Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Johnny Cash Estate Suing Coca-Cola Over Ad They Claim Illegally Mimics His Voice
The estate of Johnny Cash has filed a federal lawsuit in Nashville against Coca-Cola, accusing the company of illegally using a tribute singer, Shawn Barker, to mimic Cash's distinctive voice in a col...
Erik Thompson Nov 30, 2025

Jackson Browne’s Son Ethan Dies At 52
Ethan Browne, son of singer Jackson Browne and actress Phyllis Major, was found dead at age 52 in his home on Tuesday (November 25), with the cause of death listed by the Los Angeles Coroner's Office ...
Erik Thompson Nov 30, 2025

Simon Cowell Admits That He Is “Not A Fan” Of Bob Dylan
During an appearance on Monday's (November 24) episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Simon Cowell revealed that he is "not a fan" of Bob Dylan. The 66-year-old British TV personality also ma...
Erik Thompson Nov 25, 2025

Joni Mitchell Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At 2026 Juno Awards, While Nelly Furtado Will Be inducted Into Canadian Music Hall Of Fame
Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Juno Awards on March 29 in Hamilton, Ontario, becoming only the third recipient of this honor...
Erik Thompson Nov 25, 2025

Yes Keyboardist Rick Wakeman Reveals That He Has Undergone “Corrective” Brain Surgery
Legendary Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman recently underwent successful corrective brain surgery to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus, a neurological disorder that is also currently affecting Billy Joe...
Erik Thompson Nov 24, 2025

The Beach Boys Will Celebrate 60 years Of ‘Pet Sounds’ With London Show At Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Beach Boys announced on Monday (November 24) that they will celebrate the 60th anniversary of their iconic album, Pet Sounds, with a major open-air show at London's Royal Hospital Chelsea on June ...
Erik Thompson Nov 24, 2025

Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Legend Behind ‘The Harder They Come,’ Dead At 81
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, known as the original "rude boy" and a key figure in bringing Jamaican reggae to the global stage, has died at the age of 81. Cliff's wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed the mu...
Erik Thompson Nov 24, 2025

Dolly Parton Set To Open ‘Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop’ In 2026
Dolly Parton is expanding her empire into the truck stop business by partnering with Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand their flagship location in Cornersville, Tennessee, as 'Dolly's Tennessean Travel...
Erik Thompson Nov 23, 2025

Fugees Co-Founder Pras Michel Gets 14-Year Prison Term
Pras Michel, co-founding member of the Fugees, received a 14-year prison sentence for participating in a billion-dollar Malaysian money laundering scheme. The 53-year-old was convicted in April 2023 o...
Ozzy Nov 21, 2025

Dolly Parton Misses Another Event Due To Ongoing “Health Challenges”
On Wednesday (November 19), Dolly Parton took to Instagram to share an apology video for missing the Nov. 17 induction of her Dollywood theme park into the International Association of Amusement Parks...
Erik Thompson Nov 20, 2025
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