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‘Honey, I’m Home’: ACM host Shania Twain sees herself as a country girl

Friday, May 8 by ABC News

Even though she's a global pop/country superstar, Canadian Shania Twain sees hosting the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas as a homecoming of sorts. "This is fun to me," she says. "Hosting the ACMs is a chance to go celebrate all... Read More.

50th anniversary of iconic Grateful Dead Boston show to be celebrated with special event

Friday, May 8 by ABC News

The 50th anniversary of an iconic Grateful Dead concert will be celebrated in Boston in June.The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and Rhino Records have teamed for a special event marking the anniversary of the band's June 11, 1976, concert at the Boston... Read More.

Music Notes: Snoop Dogg, ‘The Chi’ and Ludacris

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Snoop Dogg has rapped, acted, coached and commentated, but his latest project finds him voicing a character in a video game. Snoop now appears in the Stranger Than Heaven video game and also contributed to the soundtrack. He voices Orpheus, a character who works... Read More.

Gene Simmons says KISS has recorded a new song

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Sounds like we may be getting some new music from KISS.During a YouTube interview with KISSbySienna, Gene Simmons gave fans an update on what they've been up to, and it's good news for fans anxious for new tunes."KISS is in... Read More.

Patti Smith to take part in Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Patti Smith is one of the artists booked for Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment, a live event happening June 14 at Town Hall in New York City.The event is being put on by the free speech advocacy group Read More.

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler in medically induced coma as she recovers from surgery

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Bonnie Tyler has been put in a medically induced coma as she recovers from emergency intestinal surgery, a rep for the 74-year-old singer confirms to ABC Audio."Bonnie has been put into an induced coma by her Doctors to aid her recovery," her rep says... Read More.

Former sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade convicted of reckless homicide in shooting of Casey Goodson

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- A jury in Columbus, Ohio, reached a partial verdict on Thursday in the retrial of a former Ohio deputy Jason Meade, who was charged in the 2020 shooting death of 23-year-old Casey Goodson, Jr.The jury found Meade guilty of reckless homicide,... Read More.

Kelly Clarkson returning for ‘The Voice’ season 30

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Fans of The Voice won't get a chance to sing "Since U Been Gone" to Kelly Clarkson - because she's coming back next season.Kelly, Adam Levine and John Legend recently faced off in season 29's Battle of the Champions, which Adam won. Kelly has... Read More.

‘Minions & Monsters’ final trailer finds the Minions taking over Hollywood

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

The final trailer for Minions & Monsters has arrived.Universal Pictures and Illumination have released a new trailer for the upcoming animated family film set in the Despicable Me universe.This new film follows "the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of... Read More.

Nashville notes: Reba’s live video + Brad Paisley’s on the news

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

The music video for Reba McEntire's new song, "One Night in Tulsa," was recorded live during her April concert at her restaurant and bar, Reba's Place, in Atoka, Oklahoma. Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley will be featured on Friday's NBC... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘Honey, I’m Home’: ACM host Shania Twain sees herself as a country girl

50th anniversary of iconic Grateful Dead Boston show to be celebrated with special event

Music Notes: Snoop Dogg, ‘The Chi’ and Ludacris

Gene Simmons says KISS has recorded a new song

Patti Smith to take part in Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler in medically induced coma as she recovers from surgery

Former sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade convicted of reckless homicide in shooting of Casey Goodson

Kelly Clarkson returning for ‘The Voice’ season 30

‘Minions & Monsters’ final trailer finds the Minions taking over Hollywood

Nashville notes: Reba’s live video + Brad Paisley’s on the news

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