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Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown; Published: 20 September 2024

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The 10-show run begins on October 8 in Pittsburgh and concludes on October 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This tour arrives at a crucial junction in American politics, and Wonder said he’s seeking to inspire unity and healing.

Details: Written by ACCESSWIRE; Published: 25 July 2024

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PENG, former Olympian and elite gymnast, was inspired by her personal story of triumph over adversity

Details: Written by BEN FINLEY Associated Press; Published: 02 July 2024

Arthur Crudup (Dick Waterman via AP)

Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right” would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. He received scant songwriting royalties because of an exploitative record contract.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 03 June 2024

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The announcement comes from an artist who has been a powerful voice in the music industry for over two decades.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 09 April 2024

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” album art (Photo: NNPA)

With an impressive 407,000 equivalent album units, “Cowboy Carter” secures Beyoncé’s eighth chart-topping album, solidifying her status as a musical powerhouse. Fans and critics alike said the remarkable feat reflects her artistry’s enduring appeal and influence.

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Details: Written by William Nash, Professor of American Studies and English, Middlebury; Published: 02 April 2024

Country musician Linda Martell at her home in South Carolina in 2021. Sean Rayford/Getty Images

Linda Martell is the first commercially successful Black female country music artist.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 14 March 2024

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The latest report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative reflected on the strides forward and the persistent obstacles women’s professionals in the music industry face.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 22 February 2024

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With Beyoncé’s release of new country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” there is currently an increased interest in Black country music stars. Contrary to what many think, the musical genre has always consisted of multiple people of color.

Details: Written by MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 11 February 2024

Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cher, Lenny Kravitz and the late Sinéad O’Connor are some the 2024 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nods also went to Sade, Oasis and Ozzy Osbourne, who led many parents in the 1980s to clutch their pearls with his devil imagery and sludgy music. Nominations also were handed to hip-hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, soft rockers Foreigner, singer-guitarist Peter Frampton, alt-rockers Jane’s Addiction and Dave Matthews Band, and dance icons Kool & the Gang.

Details: Written by Gwendolyn Quinn; Published: 19 December 2023

Following renaming the former Vauxhall Service Area on the Garden State Parkway in honor of Whitney Houston, the New Jersey Hall of Fame joined The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and public officials on Dec. 14, to unveil the service area’s exhibits and other initiatives in her honor.