EXCERPT "Three local roots artists are gaining national and international recognition for recent projects. William Bell, Jontavious Willis, and Blackberry Smoke are all receiving wide acclaim for their Georgia music.
William Bell attained local living legend status some time ago. While not born or raised in Atlanta, he has called the city home for decades (he moved here from Memphis in 1969)… END OF EXCERPT
Read moreThis year’s additions include four albums and six singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. Among the singles inducted is the 1961 debut single written and recorded by William Bell and released on Stax Records, You Don't Miss Your Water. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy comments, “We’re proud to unveil…
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Article By Bo Emerson Feb 18, 2024
Excerpt "It’s a given that most original American music — country and western, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, the blues — came from the South. READ FULL ARTICLE
Story by Jessica Nicholson
Mavis Staples to Celebrate 85th Birthday With All-Star Concert Featuring Chris Stapleton, Black Pumas & More© Provided by Billboard
"Music legend Mavis Staples will celebrate her 85th birthday in style, with a star-studded celebration to be held Thursday, April 18, at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, and produced by Blackbird Presents.
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William Bell tribute will appear on duo's upcoming 'Ohio Players' LP
The Black Keys JIM HERRINGTON*
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NEW YORK – It's a little late for John Leventhal to be considered a hot young thing in music.
He's won six Grammy Awards for songwriting and producing records, the latter a role that he essentially fell into as a journeyman guitarist in New York who befriended artists like Shawn Colvin and Jim Lauderdale. READ ALL ABOUT IT
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