Bob Wills was one of the earliest stars of country music in Texas just as radio became popular. Wills was one of the pioneers of western swing and inspired generations of country music artists.

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Frankie Beverly, 77 Beverly's iconic R&B music was a staple for decades ... start at church before joining her siblings in a family gospel act. She gained commercial success in the 1960s as ...

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Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, led by Jason Roberts, will return to Cain’s Ballroom Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 to keep ...

Grammy-winning artist Samara Joy is 25, but critics say she reminds them of jazz royalty from the 1940s and 1950s. It isn't the music she grew up with, but Joy is making jazz her own.

This holiday, add some flavor to your playlist of Christmas standards with the soulful sounds of gospel music.

Joy may not have been read in on the jazz scene when she started at Purchase College in New York, but the Bronx native grew up in a musical family ... surrounded by gospel music inspired Joy ...

Nathaniel Bassey remains one of Nigeria’s most celebrated gospel artistes, known for creating music that inspires deep worship. In 2024, he became the second most-streamed gospel artiste in Sub ...

Oma loved to sing and loved the Lord. She sang with the Britt Family Gospel Singers for 25 years. She loved to play cards; her favorite card game was Skip-Bo. Oma is survived by her three sons ...