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Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather, chains and handcuffs into his. They will be among more than a dozen performers at Sunday’s ceremony, and they took time out Thursday to perfect their performances. Full story »
Big Country's Empty Bottle ready to kick into gear
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009Big Country's Empty Bottle formed through casual meetings, performs casual, intimate gigs and is casually accruing a following in Knoxville. The band's laid-back approach can be attributed to the fact that its members are still in college, but upon graduation, the group intends to reach full swing in terms of recording and touring.
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Ashley Cleveland's spirit continues to be nourished by rock
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009Ashley Cleveland is one of contemporary Christian music's most respected artists. She's earned three Grammys for Best Rock Gospel Album, a Dove Award for Best Praise and Worship Album of the Year, and regularly earns accolades from critics and peers. Her new album, "God Don't Never Change" is a collection of vintage black gospel songs delivered in Cleveland's own style.
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Amanda Palmer is more than just doll parts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009Amanda Palmer is jet-lagged. "I was in China and Singapore for a week," she says. "I slept all day yesterday." She's currently touring to support her latest album with the band Nervous Cabaret.
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With debut album forthcoming, jazz man Rocky Wynder isn't winding down
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009At 81, Rocky Wynder is a Knoxville legend. A saxophonist from the smooth, melodic school, he's been a fixture on the scene since the 1950s. Yet, Wynder's new album, "Edwin and Catherine," is also his debut album.
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Bledsoe: Imogen Heap’s breakthrough song still stays in the game
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009Imogen Heap has a brand new album out, but her 2005 breakthrough song “Hide and and Seek” was just recently on the top of the pop charts in an extensive sample adapted by Jason DeRulo into the song “Whatcha Say.” Full story »
Influential composer Terry Riley to play 2nd annual Big Ears music fest
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009Avant garde music legend Terry Riley will be the artist-in-residence for the 2010 Big Ears Festival. Riley is widely considered to be the dean of minimalist classical music and one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.
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Katy Perry plots next album, does ’MTV Unplugged’
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009“American Idol” contestants should be thankful that they have caring, sharing Ellen DeGeneres on the panel now and not Katy Perry. Full story »
Campbell: Tuned In: Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Leona Lewis
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009Adam Lambert delivers all you can stand. Kris Allen plays it safe for the swoon demographic. Leona Lewis looks to echo success. Full story »
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