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Celine Dion Sister Shares Update On Celine’s Health

Celine Dion’s older sister has shared an update on the singer’s health following her recent diagnosis with Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS).

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

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James Blunt Finishes Of Seventh Album ‘Who We Used To Be’

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James Blunt announced his new album, ‘Who We Used To Be’, whilst “locked in a cupboard”.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, contemporary, James Blunt, pop, UK, Who We Used To Be

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US Senate Declares Tony Bennett Day

by Music-News.com

The United States Senate has declared 3 August as Tony Bennett Day.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, contemporary, jazz, Tony Bennett, USA

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Tony Bennett Dies At Age 96

by Music-News.com

Tony Bennett has died at the age of 96. The legendary pop and jazz crooner passed away on Friday morning in New York City following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, contemporary, jazz, Tony Bennett, USA

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Jane Birkin Dies At Age 76

by Paul Cashmere

English singer and actor Jane Birkin, best known for the song ‘J’Taime’, has died in Paris at age 76.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, contemporary, France, Jane Birkin, pop, Serge Gainsbourg, UK

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Andy White Premieres ‘Take Me Back Home’ Video From His Recent Merri Creek Tavern Gig

by Paul Cashmere

Andy White has two new music projects running concurrently. ‘AT’ is the 2023 album with Tim Finn. ‘This garden is only temporary’ is his 2022 album.

Tagged as: 20s, Andy White, AT, Australia, contemporary, rock, Tim Finn

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Hindley Street Country Club Cover George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’

by Paul Cashmere

When Hindley Street Country Club formed in 2017 no-one expected they would pop up over 100 million YouTube views in the not so far away future.

Tagged as: Australia, contemporary, covers, George Harrison, Hindley Street Country Club, live music, My Sweet Lord

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Harry Connick Jr photo supplied TEG Dainty

Harry Connick Jr To Play Australian Dates In December 2023

by Paul Cashmere

Harry Connick Jr will play six cities around Australia in December 2023.

Tagged as: 90s, contemporary, Harry Connick Jr, jazz, pop, USA

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Kate Ceberano Treats Fans To A Taste Of Her Upcoming Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Collaboration

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Ceberano has previewed a sample of what to expect on her upcoming ‘My Life Is A Symphony’ album with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, classical, contemporary, Kate Ceberano, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, My Life Is A Symphony, pop

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John Farnham Finding The Voice Trailer Premieres and Soundtrack Album Is Also Coming

by Paul Cashmere

A trailer for the upcoming document ‘John Farnham: Finding The Voice’ by Poppy Stockell has premiered as well as a opening date for May 18, 2023.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, Finding the Voice, John Farnham, pop

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Simply Red perform at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda Melbourne on Tuesday 16 February 2016.

Simply Red Cover Paul McCartney and Premiere New Song ‘Better With You’

by Paul Cashmere

Simply Red have covered the Paul McCartney classic ‘My Love’ for the new album ‘Time’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Better With You, contemporary, My Love, Paul McCartney, Simply Red, Time, UK

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Kate Ceberano To Release Album With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Ceberano’s next record will feature her biggest ever backing band. That’s right, it doesn’t get bigger than the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, contemporary, Kate Ceberano, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, pop

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Elvis Costello Plays Tribute To Burt Bacharach

by Paul Cashmere

Elvis Costello has paid tribute to his friend and collaborator Burt Bacharach performing three of his classics ‘Baby Its You’, ‘Please Stay’ and ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ at his New York concert.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Burt Bacharach, contemporary, Elvis Costello, rock, UK, USA

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Songwriting Genius Burt Bacharach Dies At Age 94

by Paul Cashmere

Burt Bacharach, one of the greatest songwriters of the last century, has died at the age of 94.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Burt Bacharach, contemporary, pop, songwriter, USA

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Cadd, Morris, Shorrock, Schneider and Anderson Sing For The Wayside Chapel

by Paul Cashmere

Australian songwriting legend Brian Cadd and music educator Jamie Rigg have written a song for the Wayside Chapel and put an all-star cast together to perform it.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Angry Anderson, Australia, Brian Cadd, contemporary, Glenn Shorrock, Jamie Rigg, Melinda Schneider, Russell Morris, Wayside Chapel

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Celine Dion Diagnosed With Rare Disorder

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Celine Dion has been diagnosed with a “very rare” neurological disorder called Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS).

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, adult, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

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Carly Simon’s Two Sisters Pass Away A Day Away From Each Other

by Paul Cashmere

Carly Simon has lost her two sisters Lucy and Joanna one day apart from cancer.

Tagged as: 70s, Carly Simon, contemporary, USA

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Alicia Keys To Release Christmas Album

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Alicia Keys will celebrate Christmas this year with her first-ever holiday album.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Alicia Keys, contemporary, pop, USA

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Adele Wins An Emmy

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Adele was thrilled to win a Creative Arts Emmy for her Adele One Night Only special over the weekend.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Adele, contemporary, pop, UK

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Update on the Health of John Farnham

by Paul Cashmere

The family of John Farnham has issued another update on the condition of John.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, Jill Farnham, John Farnham, pop

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Joni Mitchell Receives Doctorate From Berkeley

by Paul Cashmere

Joni Mitchell has accepted an honorary doctorate degree from the Berklee College of Music.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Canada, contemporary, folk, jazz, Joni Mitchell, USA

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The Farnham Family celebrating Jill & John's 45th wedding anniversary in 2018 Jill, James, Rob and John Farnham

Update On The Condition of John Farnham Following Cancer Operation

by Paul Cashmere

Jill Farnham, wife of Australian music icon John Farnham, has updated fans on the condition of her husband after his surgery for cancer on Monday.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, Jill Farnham, John Farnham, pop

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John Farnham Admitted To Hospital For Cancer Treatment

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music legend John Farnham has been diagnosed with cancer and has been admitted to hospital in Melbourne for treatment.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, John Farnham, pop

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New Zealand’s Margaret Urlich Has Passed Away At Age 57

by Paul Cashmere

New Zealand singer Margaret Urlich has lost a two and a half year battle with cancer at the age of 57.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, contemporary, Daryl Braithwaite, Margaret Urlich, New Zealand

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Joni Mitchell Pops To Record New Music Again

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Joni Mitchell’s ex-husband Larry Klein says the veteran singer is hoping to return to the studio to record new music.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Canada, contemporary, folk, jazz, Joni Mitchell, USA

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Ed Sheeran Pops Up At A Snow Patrol Concert

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Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance with Snow Patrol at Latitude festival on Sunday night (24.07.22).

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, contemporary, Ed Sheeran, pop, Snow Patrol, UK

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Adele To Return To Las Vegas

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Adele has finally unveiled the rescheduled dates of her postponed Las Vegas residency.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Adele, contemporary, pop, UK

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One of the Last Things Peggy Lee Did Was With Gilbert O’Sullivan

by Paul Cashmere

Gilbert O’Sullivan has duets with Mick Hucknall and K.T. Tunstall on his new album ‘Driven’ but his first duet was one of the last recordings of Jazz legend Peggy Lee.

Tagged as: 70s, contemporary, Driven, Gilbert O'Sullivan, jazz, KT Tunstall, Mick Hucknall, Peggy Lee, pop, UK

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Loot Is A Hoot and Maya Rudolph Is Hilarious So Lets Talk About Minnie Riperton

by Paul Cashmere

Maya Rudolph is fronting one of the surprise hit shows of 2022. ‘Loot’ on Apple+ is great stuff … so enough about that. Let’s talk about Minnie Riperton instead.

Tagged as: 70s, adult contemporary, Apple, contemporary, Loot, Lovin You, Maya Rudolph, Minnie Riperton, Stevie Wonder, television, USA

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Billy Joel Melbourne Concert Is Officially A Sell-Out

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Joel’s one-off Australian show at Melbourne MCG in December sold 71000 tickets this morning when it went on sale.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australian Tour, Billy Joel, contemporary, MCG, pop, rock, Steve Dimopoulos, USA, Victorian Government

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