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James Taylor audio memoir coming early next year

NEW YORK – James Taylor isn’t working on a typical rock star memoir. The singer-songwriter has a deal with producer-distributor Audible for the audio-only “Break Shot,” focusing o...

DATE: Nov 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

10 reasons to see Glass’ pharaoh

The MET Live explores Akhnaten’s rise and fall

DATE: Nov 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Doobie Brothers unite with Michael McDonald for tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers are joining with singer and songwriter Michael McDonald for a 50th anniversary tour next year. McDonald, w...

DATE: Nov 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Creator of Lizzo’s signature slogan could get a Grammy nod

NEW YORK – Mina Lioness’ longstanding battle to finally receive writing credit on Lizzo’s megahit song “Truth Hurts” is paying off in more ways than one: It could win her a potential Grammy ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

New Mexico vineyards cultivate community

Small but dedicated, winemaking in Four Corners is often a family affair

DATE: Nov 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Singer Andrea Bocelli: ‘Absurd’ to shun opera legend Domingo

MIAMI – Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is staunchly defending opera legend Placido Domingo, calling it “absurd” that opera houses have canceled the star’s performances over sexual harassment a...

DATE: Nov 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Beatles album cover photographer Robert Freeman dies at 82

LONDON – Photographer Robert Freeman, who helped define the image of The Beatles with some of the band’s best-known album covers, has died aged 82. A statement on The Beatles’ off...

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

A “kaleidoscopic view of jazz” comes to Farmington

Blue Note Records 80th Anniversary Tour brings an eclectic mix of jazz to Farmington

DATE: Nov 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Durango to host iconic singer-songwriter, guitarist Bruce Cockburn

When iconic Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Cockburn takes the stage at Henry Strater Theatre on Nov. 16, he’ll be joined by his nephew, John Aaron Cockburn, a whole bunch of ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Artwork that’s serving a higher calling

Christ the King Lutheran Church to host annual gala

DATE: Nov 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Prince’s anticipated, posthumous memoir is ready for fans

NEW YORK – Panic, joy, shock: Dan Piepenbring felt them all when Prince plucked him to collaborate on his first memoir, followed by more shock and profound sadness at news of the superstar’s...

DATE: Oct 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Nashville sheriff reveals Johnny Cash was once deputized

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville’s sheriff said there’s proof that Johnny Cash was granted law enforcement authority four decades ago. At the Johnny Cash Museum this week, Nashville S...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music