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The Cliburn Amateur Piano Video Contest has opened voting for the 40 entrants in this year’s video competition to get access to the seventh Cliburn Amateur Competition in summer of 2016. Online voting will be open now through August 15 for the contest. Criteria includes amateur classical pianists age 35 who do not solely rely on their music as income byt rather tickle the ivories for fun. -
Pianos in the Parks, a Playful Public Art Project in Seattle, Encourages You to Tickle the Ivories
Artist-designed pianos are popping up in public parks throughout Seattle and King County, and people are invited, nay encouraged, to stop and play them. It’s all part of an interactive public art project called Pianos in the Parks. -
Charges Against the 3 Who Threw Beer Bottles at Taylor Swift's Mansion Dropped
29-year-olds Michael Horrigan and Tristan Kading and 26-year-old Emily Kading are going into the weekend with a clean record after the charges against them were dropped yesterday. -
Put a Man on a Cookie and People Will Talk (Just Ask Danny Gokey)
Just two short weeks ago, Danny Gokey was getting kudos and pats on the back for finding out he and his wife Leyicet are expecting a little girl. Then came the cookie -- a cookie with his face on it that he dared to share on Facebook with the comment, "Umm I don't know how to put this...But I'm kind of a big deal," and those kudos turned to attacks. -
A Christian Singer Shares a "Prayer Discount" he Received and a Group of Atheists Answers With a Threat
Praying before meals is something that singer/songwriter Dan Bremnes has always done. Whether he is at home or in a restaurant, he stops to thank God for the blessing of another meal before his first bite. So when he saw a 15% discount on a restaurant tab for doing so, he was delighted enough to share it on Facebook. It went viral and 3 days later, a group of atheists threatened the restaurant with a letter from their lawyer. -
Sammy Kershaw Says the Changes in Country Music Have Been a Long Time Coming
Sammy Kershaw has a new album out so he's been on the interview circuit, talking about the new project. Being a "classic" country star, it was natural for him to be asked about the great divide in Country music (traditional country vs. pop country vs. bro country). -
Want to Win Free Tickets to the Jake Owen Concert of Your Choice?
People that go to Jake Owen's concerts usually come out raving about what a great time they had. One lucky winner in a new contest will have the opportunity to find out first hand by winning tickets to a show of your choice on the Days of Gold tour. -
Kellie Pickler and Meow Mix Say "It's Meow Time"
Kellie Pickler has teamed up with Meow Mix cat food on the "It's Meow Time" campaign to celebrate the bond between cats and their people during meal times and to inspire feline parents to share their kitty-person love. -
Music Times Casts 'Doctor Who: The Musical' and Offends Whovians Everywhere; Daleks, Cybermen and The Master
The "Symphonic Experience" sounds great, really, but being uncouth Americans like we are, we couldn't help but wonder if a more pop-oriented TV-opera is a possibility. But then of course we'd need real people to provide the vocals for the various characters. We don't want to invite controversy by even suggesting an actor to portray the titular Doctor, but we're more than happy to suggest musicians to portray his worst enemies. -
LISTEN: Smokey Robinson, Cee Lo Green Drop 'The Way You Do The Things You Do' Before 'Smokey & Friends' Release Date
Smokey Robinson is continuing his rollout for his new album Smokey & Friends. After releasing his duets with Mary J. Blige and Elton John over the last few weeks, today (Aug. 8), the legendary R&B singer released a collaboration with one of music's modern juggernauts, Cee Lo Green. Robinson and Green teamed up for a soulful, smooth and modern rendition of the classic Temptations hit "The Way You Do The Things You Do." -
5 'Abbey Road' Knockoff Album Covers: From Kanye West to The Beastie Boys
Replicas and satires of the 'Abbey Road' cover have been created ad nauseam in the 45 years since the original photo was taken and Music Times found the five knockoffs by the biggest bands for your consideration, ranked in terms of creativity and the ability to put one's own spin on the subject matter. -
Iggy Azaela, Lil Kim To Collaborate Amid Nicki Minaj Feuds, Says T.I.
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