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Legendary folk singer-songwriter and social activist Joan Baez is about to turn 75. To celebrate her over 55 year-long career as a musician, she's throwing a star-studded birthday concert at the historic Beacon Theatre on January 27th. Special guests joining Baez on stage include Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris, the Indigo Girls, Damien Rice, David Bromberg, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Judy Collins and Nano Stern; more performers are to be announced as the date nears. -
Paul Simon, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley Perform at All For The Hall Benefit [WATCH]
An all-star cast of musicians came together for the annual All for the Hall concert, this year at the new Playstation Theater in Times Square Tuesday night, for a private acoustic performance to raise money for Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and music education programs. Performers included Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and Vince Gill. -
Jean Ritchie, 'Mother of Folk,' Dead at 92; Kentucky Roots Shined in Music
Jean Ritchie, a musician that many have dubbed the "mother of folk" thanks to her huge impact on popularizing the form, has died at the age of 92. -
Bruce Springsteen Tribute Concert to air on PBS, Includes Covers by Neil Young, Elton John and John Legend [WATCH]
The tribute concert that took place for Bruce Springsteen's MusiCares Person of the Year honor in 2013 will air on PBS Dec. 9. Fans will be able to see Mumford & Sons, Neil Young and Elton John, among others, perform tunes by The Boss. Jon Stewart hosted the event, which will be broadcast as A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen. -
Linda Ronstadt Talks about Her Parkinson's Disease in Rare Interview Since Announcing the Diagnosis Last Year
Linda Ronstadt revealed her Parkinson's disease diagnosis in August 2013 after announcing her retirement from music two years earlier. The iconic singer hasn't spoken about the disease much since, but recently Ronstadt broke her silence. -
Emmylou Harris Tribute Concert Adds Alison Krauss, Conor Oberst
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration, will take place Jan. 10 in Washington D.C. -
Dolly Parton Talks Giving Songs To Whitney Houston, Emmylou Harris In 'Sonic Highways' Clip [WATCH]
On the most recent episode of HBO's Foo Fighters Sonic Highways, Dave Grohl interviewed country music legend Dolly Parton about the decision to give away hit songs to other artists and her beginnings in the Nashville music scene. She said she moved to Nashville to write songs for both herself and other artists to perform. -
'Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited' Brings Back Yesteryear
With multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Carl Jackson at the helm, 'Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited' will bring back the iconic recordings, honoring them while giving them a 21st century flair. -
All For The Hall Los Angeles 2014
The annual fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will make a trip to Los Angeles this year. -
The 14th annual Country Music Critics Poll Live Acts Winners
Every year, some of the top country music writers in the country are asked to vote on their favorites in the genre. This year, nearly 100 writers voted and named some of the newest kids on the country block the best.
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