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George Jones: new country music needs a new name
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones isn't a big fan of where the genre has moved in recent years.
People:Alan Jackson George Jones Carrie Underwood Ray Charles Johnny Cash Source:(AP)
2009-11-02
Bluesman who recorded as Freddy Robinson dies
LANCASTER, Calif. - Bluesman Abu Talib, who recorded and toured with Ray Charles and Little Walter under his given name, Freddy Robinson, has died. He was 70.
Nations:U.S. People:Ray Charles Source:(AP)
2009-10-12
Ray Charles' children, ex-manager battle
Ray Charles' children are accusing his longtime manager of mismanaging his estate and trusts and tarnishing his legacy by releasing two posthumous CDs the late singer never would have approved, according to a published report.
Nations:U.S. People:Ray Charles
2008-04-20
Grammy tradition of weird winners abides
To the list of Jethro "Say What?" Tull and Steely "Freaking" Dan, we may now add Herbie "Huh?" Hancock.
People:Amy Winehouse Norah Jones Corinne Bailey Rae Lauryn Hill Kanye West Joni Mitchell
2008-02-12
Ray Charles' hometown erects statue
Ray Charles is back in his hometown. Albany unveiled a revolving, lighted bronze statue of Charles on Friday in the middle of a new downtown plaza that bears the R&B legend's name.
Nations:U.S. People:Ray Charles
2007-12-08
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