Those lucky enough to see a show on Tom Waits' 2008 "Glitter and Doom" tour had the chance to see one of the world's most inspired artists in his element. Waits is not only one of the best songwriters alive, he is one of the most distinctive music artists of the past 100 years.
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Jennifer 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 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 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 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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At 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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Imogen 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 »
Avant 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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“American Idol” contestants should be thankful that they have caring, sharing Ellen DeGeneres on the panel now and not Katy Perry. Full story »
Adam Lambert delivers all you can stand. Kris Allen plays it safe for the swoon demographic. Leona Lewis looks to echo success. Full story »
It isn't often that young musicians get to play music written by even younger composers, especially major orchestral works.
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In 2002, Norah Jones became a quiet sensation. Her debut album "Come Away With Me" proved her to be a rare singer who understood subtlety and nuance amongst a field of pop divas who sounded as if they were gargling on key and sang every innocuous line in every bland ditty as if they were begging for a seat for their child on the last lifeboat on the Titanic. Jones deserved every sale of the 10 million-plus that "Come Away With Me" racked up.
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Dhani Harrison is in his right mind. And his left. At Brown University, he majored in aerodynamics and industrial design and played in a rock band. After designing sports cars at McLaren Automotive, he spent more than two years helping to develop “Beatles: Rock Band” — as both a programmer and a gamer/musician. Full story »
The Grand Ole Opry and MySpace are uniting to live stream an Opry performance with video for the first time this Saturday. Opry performances between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. will be shown, including appearances by Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins, Jake Owen and others. Full story »
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