American Songwriter

On This Day in 1965, We Lost an Architect of Western Swing and Renowned Nashville Musician Who Worked With the Likes of Patsy Cline and Roy Orbison

Cecil Brower, who brought classical jazz violin to Western swing, died unexpectedly on this day in 1965. He was 50 years old.

Hugh Jackman coming to Milwaukee for 'Song Sung Blue' premiere

In the new movie, Hugh Jackman portrays real-life Milwaukee musician Mike Sardina, who was part of the Neil Diamond tribute ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2003, Country Music Said Goodbye to the Sad Poet Whose Songs Were Recorded by the Likes of Johnny Cash, Neil Young, and Patsy Cline

To date, more than 700 artists have covered “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” For instance, Ray Charles recorded a version in 1962 and took it to the top of the Hot 100. Kitty Wells released her cover in ...
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Today-Music-History-Nov16

Today in Music History for Nov. 16: ...