Music
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Reality TV land helps Tamar Braxton get to GrammysJan 22, 2014 11:38 am - CHICAGO — When Tamar Braxton’s “Love and War” debuted at No.2 on Billboard’s 200 albums chart last September, her sisters sent their congratulations via Instagram and Tw...
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The Mortons: Father and son up for Grammy AwardsJan 22, 2014 4:45 am - ATLANTA — The Grammy Awards are a family affair for the Mortons. Both Bishop Paul S. Morton and PJ Morton are nominated for best gospel album for “Best Days Yet,” the el...
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Common to North Central audience: 'Greatness is within you'Jan 22, 2014 4:30 am - He first paid homage to the “great” Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., then challenged his audience to likewise be great. Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist, actor and autho...
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Opera star to sing national anthem at Super BowlJan 21, 2014 5:41 pm - NEW YORK — The Super Bowl will have a touch of the classical this year: Opera star Renee Fleming will sing the national anthem. The four-time Grammy winner will perform ...
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Old favorites join Arcada lineupJan 21, 2014 3:50 pm - The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles has added a number of shows to its 2014 lineup, including longtime musical favorites Three Dog Night and Gordon Lightfoot. Tickets are...
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Libertyville High School’s Jazz FestivalJan 21, 2014 2:52 pm - Jazz musicians from the Oak Grove Middle School in Green Oaks and Highland Middle School in Libertyville attended Tuesday’s Jazz Festival at Libertyville High School. A...
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Introducing Jennifer Nettles as a solo artistJan 21, 2014 9:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Jennifer Nettles is a bit nervous about starting over. She’s spent years drawing fans and accolades as a part of Grammy Award-winning S...
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Celebs flock to honor Ringo Starr before GrammysJan 21, 2014 8:51 am - LOS ANGELES — Ringo Starr got an early start to Grammy week, with famous friends honoring him for his life and work. The former Beatle received the Lifetime of Peace and...
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Best bets: American Grands XIX tickles the ivoriesJan 21, 2014 4:00 am - Many keys Nearly 500 local performers of all ages and abilities play 12 grand pianos in the American Grands XIX concert Saturday at Elgin Community College's Blizza...
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Sting and Paul Simon rehearsing for upcoming tourJan 20, 2014 4:34 pm - PASADENA, Calif. — Sting and Paul Simon are rehearsing for their upcoming tour, a couple of longtime friends and neighbors preparing to take turns singing some of each o...