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Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Geoff Stephens Dies From Covid-19

Geoff Stephens, the Grammy Award winning songwriter who wrote hits from The Hollies, Hermans Hermits, Boy George and Tom Jones, has died from Covid-19 at the age of 86.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Geoff Stephens, Hermans Hermits, Hot Chocolate, Mary Hopkins, songwriter, Tom Jones, UK

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Mike McClellan Delivers Powerful ‘Letter To America’ With Bob Dylan’s Approval

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has signed off on a new song ‘Letter To America’ by Australian singer songwriter Mike McLellan approving of the use of one of his lines in the song.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Bob Dylan, folk, Mike McClellan, songwriter

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Happy Birthday Marty Stuart

by Paul Cashmere

Mississippi legend Marty Stuart turned 62 this week and celebrated earlier with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry with his wife Connie Smith.

Tagged as: country, country music, Country Music Hall of Fame, Dean Dillion, Hank Williams Jr, Marty Stuart, Nick Kontonicolas, noise11.com, Paul Cashmere, Philadelphia Mississippi, songwriter, The Noise Network, USA

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Josh Pyke Scores Sixth Top 10 Album In A Row

by Paul Cashmere

Josh Pyke’s ‘Rome debuted at no 8 in Australia this week making it its sixth Top 10 album in a row.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, folk, indie, Josh Pyke, singer, songwriter

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Burt Bacharach performs at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Wednesday 28 October 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Burt Bacharach Is Back In The Studio

by Music-News.com

Burt Bacharach says recording new music during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a “lifesaver” for him.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Burt Bacharach, contemporary, singer, songwriter, USA

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65 Year Old Luka Bloom Reflects On 23 Year Old Barry Moore

by Paul Cashmere

Irish singer songwriter legend Luka Bloom recorded his first three albums under his real name, Barry Moore. 65-year old Luka doesn’t care too much for who 23 year-old Barry was.

Tagged as: 90s, folk, Ireland, Luka Bloom, singer, songwriter

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Australian Singer Songwriter Mick Hart Has Passed Away

by Paul Cashmere

Mick Hart, the ARIA nominated Australian singer songwriter, has passed away. No further details are available.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, Mick Hart, songwriter

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Marty Stuart Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame

by Noise11.com

Noise11.com’s Chief Operating Officer Nick Kontonicolas has congratulated country music legend Marty Stuart on being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as a Modern Era Artist.

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Judith Owen at the Paris Cat in Melbourne on Tuesday 7 June 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Judith Owen Covers Jess Glynne’s ‘Hold My Hand’

by Paul Cashmere

Judith Owen has previewed her upcoming ‘Both Things Are True’ album with a sultry cover of Jess Glynne’s ‘Hold My Hand’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, contemporary, jazz, Judith Owen, songwriter, UK, Wales

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Grace Turner Debuts Half Light from Half Truths

by Paul Cashmere

Grace Turner has previewed her upcoming ‘Half Truths’ EP with a new song ‘Half Light’.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, folk, Grace Turner, indie, songwriter

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John Prine Dies Aged 73 From COVID-19

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting legend John Prine has passed away at age 73 after having the Coronavirus COVID-19.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, Coronavirus, COVID-19, folk, John Prine, songwriter, USA

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Yusuf / Cat Stevens Sends A Message of Peace

by Paul Cashmere

Cat Stevens has posted a message of peace at this time as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Cat Stevens, contemporary, folk, rock, songwriter, UK, Yusuf

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Ben Lee Pays Tribute To R.E.M. With Nightswimming

by Paul Cashmere

Ben Lee has offered fans a taste of R.E.M. to mark the 40th anniversary of the first R.E.M. concert. Ben has covered ‘Nightswimming’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, acoustic, Ben Lee, R.E.M., rock, songwriter, USA

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John Prine Recovering After Contracting Covid-19

by Paul Cashmere

John Prine’s wife Fiona has confirmed that both she and her husband are recovering after contracting Covid-19.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, Coronavirus, COVID-19, folk, John Prine, songwriter, USA

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John Prine In Critical Condition With Covid-19

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary singer-songwriter John Prine is in a critical condition after complications from contracting Covid-19.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, country, COVID-19, folk, John Prine, songwriter, USA

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Thelma Plum Confirms She Has Covid-19

by Noise11.com

Australian singer songwriter Thelma Plum has confirmed that she has tested positive to Covid-19.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, contemporary, singer, songwriter, Thelma Plum

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John Prine Bluesfest Performance Cancelled Due To Illness

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting legend John Prine has cancelled his Bluesfest performance on doctors advice.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, country, folk, John Prine, songwriter, USA

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James Taylor To Release American Standard Album

by Paul Cashmere

James Taylor’s 19th studio album is a collection of 14 American standards titled ‘American Standard’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, James Taylor, songwriter, USA

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Grimes Confirms Pregnancy

by Music-News.com

Grimes has confirmed her pregnancy news in a Twitter post.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Canada, Elon Musk, Grimes, pop, singer, songwriter

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Grimes and Elon Musk Hint At A Baby

by Paul Cashmere

Canadian singer songwriter Grimes has posted a naked pic of herself with a photoshopped fetus on her belly indicating she is pregnant to her billionaire boyfriend Elon Musk.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Canada, Elon Musk, Grimes, pop, singer, songwriter

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Songwriter Allee Willis Dies Aged 72

by Paul Cashmere

Allee Willis, co-writer of some of the greatest hits of the 70s and 80s, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. She was 72.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Allee Willis, Earth Wind & Fire, pop, songwriter, The Rembrants

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Ed Sheeran Declared UK Artist of the Decade

by Music-News.com

Ed Sheeran’s incredible run of chart success is reaffirmed today as he is crowned by the Official Charts Company as the UK’s Official Number 1 Artist of the Decade.

Tagged as: 10s, contemporary, Ed Sheeran, pop, rock, songwriter, UK

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Ed Sheeran Plays A Stormtrooper In ‘Star Wars – The Rise of Skywalker’

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Sheeran has a cameo in the upcoming Star Wars movie ‘The Rise of Skywalker’.

Tagged as: 10s, Ed Sheeran, pop, songwriter, Stars Wars, UK

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Jason Mraz Will Tour Australia A Week After The US Election

by Paul Cashmere

Jason Mraz will team up with James Blunt to perform shows for A Day On The Green shows plus a few arenas in Australia in 2020 just one week after the American election.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, A Day On The Green, acoustic, contemporary, James Blunt, Jason Mraz, songwriter

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Gordon Ramsey Paid Ed Sheeran £500,000 To Play At Daughter’s Party

by Music-News.com

Chef Gordon Ramsey booked Ed Sheeran – who typically commands the six-figure sum for private gigs – to sing five of his hits before leading a rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ to his daughter Tilly at her birthday party on Saturday (16.11.19).

Tagged as: 10s, Ed Sheeran, Gordon Ramsey, pop, songwriter, UK

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Elton John Concludes 2019 North American Dates … Australia Is Next

by Paul Cashmere

Sir Elton John wrapped up the 2019 leg of his American ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour in Uniondale, New York on Saturday. Next stop … Perth Australia.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australian Tour, Chugg Entertainment, contemporary, Elton John, piano, pop, rock, songwriter, UK

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Don McLean Gets A Star On Las Vegas Walk of Fame

by Paul Cashmere

Don McLean was in Las Vegas this week for his induction into the Las Vegas Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Don McLean, folk, songwriter, USA

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James Blunt Covers Bruce Springsteen for Zoe Ball on BBC 2

by Paul Cashmere

James Blunt has performed a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Dancing In The Dark’ for Zoe Ball on BBC 2.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, Bruce Springsteen, James Blunt, Leo Sayer, songwriter, UK, USA, Zoe Ball

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David Furnish Drank To Escape Elton John’s Fame

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John’s husband David Furnish hit the bottle because he could not cope with his partner’s worldwide fame.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, David Furnish, Elton John, piano, pop, rock, songwriter, UK

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Taron Egerton and Elton John Perform at Greek Theatre Screening of Rocketman: Live In Concert

by Paul Cashmere

‘Rocketman’ star Taron Edgeton joined Sir Elton John on stage at the Greek Theatre Los Angeles for the one-night only ‘Rocketman: Live In Concert’ with the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra on Thursday 17 October 2019.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, Hollywood Symphony Orchestra, piano, pop, rock, Rocketman, songwriter, Taron Edgeton, UK