Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Clive Davis Shares His Five Favorite Duets From 50 Year History Of His Pre-Grammy Gala
For 50 years, Clive Davis has hosted his celebrated Pre-Grammy Gala, which takes place annually on the night before the Grammy Awards ceremony. The event, which partners with the Recording Academy, al...
Erik Thompson Jan 30, 2025

Ringo Starr Confirms Rumor That His First Time Smoking Weed Was With Bob Dylan
On an appearance on the January 28 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ringo Starr was asked about the legend that he smoked weed for the very first time with Bob Dylan. "Yeah," Starr confirmed, before cla...
Erik Thompson Jan 29, 2025

2025 American Music Honors Class Features Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris, Tom Morello, And Joe Ely
The 2025 American Music Honors are set to take place on April 26 at Monmouth University in New Jersey, hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. The event celebrates th...
Erik Thompson Jan 29, 2025

Dave Matthews Withdraws From FireAid And MusiCares Grateful Dead Tribute Due To Family Emergency
Dave Matthews has dropped out of his scheduled appearances at FireAid and the MusiCares Grateful Dead Tribute events this week due to a family emergency. Matthews made the last-minute announcement on ...
Erik Thompson Jan 29, 2025

Twelve New Performers Added To Grammy Awards Star-Studded Live Music Lineup
On Wednesday (January 29), the Recording Academy announced twelve new live performers that will be taking part in the upcoming 2025 Grammy Awards ceremony. The night's star-studded live lineup now inc...
Erik Thompson Jan 29, 2025

Amy Irving Set To Release A Willie Nelson Tribute Album
Amy Irving is releasing a new album titled, Always Will Be, featuring her interpretations of ten Willie Nelson songs. The project arrives 45-years after Irving and Nelson starred in Honeysuckle Rose t...
Erik Thompson Jan 28, 2025

Dolly Parton Announces Nashville Premiere Of ‘Dolly: An Original Musical’
On Tuesday (January 28), Dolly Parton announced that the Nashville premiere of Dolly: An Original Musical will take place at Belmont University's Fisher Center For the Performing Arts. The musical wil...
Erik Thompson Jan 28, 2025

Bob Dylan Announces 2025 U.S. Tour Dates
Bob Dylan has announced the initial dates for the 2025 leg of his Never Ending Tour, with a series of stops in small music markets not frequently visited by high-profile acts. The tour begins on March...
Erik Thompson Jan 28, 2025

Questlove’s ‘Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music’ Doc Debuts
On Monday night (January 27), NBC aired Questlove's new documentary, Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music. The 3-hour program started with a brilliantly edited montage of hosts and musical ...
Erik Thompson Jan 27, 2025

AmericanaFest Grammy Week Event Becomes MusiCares Fire Relief Benefit Featuring All-Star Tribute To John Hiatt
On the night before the Grammys, the Americana Music Association typically hosts an annual event at the Troubadour in Los Angeles to salute a music legend. This year's AmericanaFest will take place on...
Erik Thompson Jan 26, 2025
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