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Coming off the heels of an extraordinary month, Beyoncé was honored with the highly coveted Innovator Award at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards. The accolade came shortly after the release of her new album, COWBOY CARTER. During her acceptance speech, Beyoncé expressed her gratitude to Wonder, who notably contributed to the 27-song offering by playing harmonica on "JOLENE."
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Black country artists have long struggled to get country radio play. So with "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé created her own station: KNTRY Radio Texas.
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Construction means Milwaukee Repertory Theater will perform several 2024-'25 shows offsite
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will perform a full schedule of 12 productions in 2024-'25. But construction means some shows will be in new places.
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TV review: PBS stirs the soul with documentary on gospel music
PBS has a history of taking deep dives into musical genres, most notably through "The Blues," shepherded by Martin Scorsese, and Ken Burns' tributes to both country and jazz. "Gospel," which kicks off with the concert special "Gospel Live" at 9:30 p.m. Friday, isn't as rich as those previous series. But it may be more eye-opening. Even those who regularly attend Black churches may not be ...
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Our Editors Pick Their Albums of the Year
After listening to countless albums throughout the year, here are the ones that resonated most with our editors. Who determines the best albums of the year? Ultimately, it’s you. The best albums are the ones you love, without explanation. Here are ours. Bob Guccione Jr., Acting Editor in Chief Killer Mike, Michael I’m not a fan […]
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A pair of Arkansans are hitting the right notes on NBC's "The Voice," continuing a long tradition of Natural State performers who shined in the singing spotlight.
