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Lubbock's Delbert McClinton Has a New Album Out Today

Landon King — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:26:30 +0000

The album "Blind, Crippled & Crazy" features Delbert McClinton and Glen Clark.

Karaoke Gas Pumping…

Rachel Flores — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:24:15 +0000

People will do just about anything to get stuff free...But what if you just had to sing some random song to get your gas for free! Would you do it?! I know I would even though I can't sing to save my life.

Kai is back on Ellen…Melting the Hearts of every Woman

Rachel Flores — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:42:40 +0000

He's back...Kai sings another Bruno Mars song, "When I was your Man" and captures everybody's heart. I don't think I can express how cute he is!

Paul McCartney Performed Some Beatles Songs That Had Never Been Played Live

Landon King — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:51:10 +0000

Paul McCartney performed some Beatles songs at a concert in Brazil over the weekend…including a few that had NEVER been played live.

Fleetwood Mac Has a New EP Out on iTunes

Landon King — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:38:25 +0000

Fleetwood Mac released a four-track EP called "Extended Play" yesterday, and it's available exclusively on iTunes. It's their first collection of new music in 10 years. Their last album, "Say You Will", came out in 2003.

Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead Collapsed During a Concert Last Week

Landon King — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:54:24 +0000

Bob and Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh have been touring under the name Furthur for a few years now and on Thursday, they were wrapping up a nine-show residency in Port Chester, New York. Bob was struggling throughout the night, and during "Unbroken Chain", he collapsed. The band's crew rushed out, helped him up and sat him in a chair so he could finish the song.

Sales of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" Are Up Big Time Since the Boston Marathon Bombings

Landon King — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:08:37 +0000

Ever since the Boston Red Sox started playing Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" at all their games, the song has been linked to Boston. And last week, it became a source of comfort for the city after the Boston Marathon Bombing.

Neil Diamond Sang "Sweet Caroline" at Fenway Park on Saturday

Landon King — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:52:29 +0000

When Neil Diamond heard that Fenway Park was going to reopen on Saturday, he decided that he HAD to be there. So he caught a red-eye out of L.A. Friday night so he could hit the field and sing "Sweet Caroline" LIVE.

Neil Diamond Thanks Several Baseball Teams for Playing 'Sweet Caroline' In Honor of Boston

Landon King — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:24:42 +0000

Ever since Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon, several Major League Baseball stadiums have been showing their support by playing Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" leading into the bottom of the eighth inning. Well, Neil's been Tweeting his thanks to several teams for doing it. Read all about it on the next page!

Kool FM & the TTU Presidential Lecture and Performance Series Present an Evening With Judy Collins

Landon King — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:30:38 +0000

The Spring 2013 Presidential Lecture and Performance Series continues with the Grammy Award winning and Academy Award nominated legendary folk singer and songwriter, Judy Collins. She will perform Friday, April 12th at 7:00 pm in the Allen Theatre, located in the Student Union Building of Texas Tech University.

The Galveston Tourism Bureau Purchased the Rights to Glen Campbell's 'Galveston' Then Recorded it With a Different Singer!

Landon King — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:10:10 +0000

The Galveston, Texas tourism bureau purchased the rights to Glen Campbell's massive '60s hit "Galveston". They shelled $25,000 to use the song for the next two years and then proceeded to defile it by recording a version with a different singer.

A Signed Beatles Album Went for Almost $300,000 at Auction

Landon King — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:14:54 +0000

How much would you pay for a signed copy of the Beatles' album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"? And by "signed," I mean it was autographed by all four Beatles.

Rascal Flatts Will Bring Their "Live & Loud" Tour to The United Spirit Arena on October 4th

Landon King — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:39:36 +0000

Rascal Flatts, one of the top selling touring acts in country music today having sold over seven million concert tickets in the last 10 years, will embark on a brand new tour this summer, Farmers Insurance Presents Rascal Flatts “Live & Loud.”

Singer Dionne Warwick is in the Poor House

Landon King — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:15:37 +0000

Dionne Warwick Is BROKE! According to TMZ, she's bankrupt, and owes more than $10.2 MILLION in unpaid taxes. In her bankruptcy filing, Dionne claimed she only had $25,000 in total assets.

Bobby Smith of The Spinners Has Passed Away

Landon King — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:09:44 +0000

Bobby Smith the lead singer of the classic R&B group The Spinners...has died. He was 76. Bobbie passed away of complications from pneumonia and influenza, but he was also diagnosed with lung cancer back in November.

Don McLean to Perform at George Jones' Final Concert

Landon King — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:18:32 +0000

"American Pie" singer Don McLean, Cyndi Lauper and Billy Ray Cyrus are joining a bunch of other acts performing at George Jones' final Nashville concert, which is happening on November 22nd.

Did You Know That Drummer Ginger Baker is Completely Insane?

Landon King — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:21:09 +0000

Esquire.com recently threw together a list of 'The 10 Craziest Drummers Ever' and it includes Ginger Baker, who could be LEGITIMATELY CRAZY.

Check Out a Trailer for Al Pacino's Phil Spector TV Movie

Landon King — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:30:56 +0000

HBO has released a trailer for their upcoming TV movie "Phil Spector". It stars Al Pacino as Phil and Helen Mirren as his defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden.

The Funniest 12 Second Video You'll See Today

Big Jim — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:00:51 +0000

If you don’t laugh at this. I’m pretty sure there’s no hope for you!

Al Roker Screams at the President During Inauguration Parade

Big Jim — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:21:55 +0000

If you sat through the countless hours of the Inauguration yesterday, you probably saw Al Roker get star struck by President Obama.It is being hailed as the best part of the inauguration. Not only did Al Roker get the President’s attention, he also got the Secret Service a little ticked off!