New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Annie F. Downs partnered with fellow author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker for the “Here For You Tour” this June, raising over $45,000 for local small businesses along the way. Each night they featured a local small business owner and surprised them with a mini- giving blitz amongst
“A Covenant Knight at the Grand Ole Opry House” — the latest event to benefit Nashville’s Covenant School in the wake of March 27’s tragic shooting — is set for Aug. 7.
The Staple Singers were an influential American gospel, soul, and R&B group formed in the 1950s. The group consisted of family members Roebuck “Pops” Staples, his daughters Mavis, Cleotha, and Yvonne, and later, son Pervis. Known for their distinctive blend of soulful harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, the Staple Singers made a significant impact on
John Lennon, born John Winston Lennon, was an iconic English singer, songwriter, and peace activist who is best known as one of the founding members of the Beatles. Born in 1940 in Liverpool, England, Lennon’s talent, creativity, and outspoken personality made him one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music. As
INXS was an Australian rock band that rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, known for their infectious blend of new wave, pop, and rock music. The band’s lineup consisted of lead vocalist Michael Hutchence, guitarist Tim Farriss, bassist Garry Gary Beers, brothers Andrew Farriss on keyboards and Jon Farriss on drums, and guitarist
One Direction was a British-Irish boy band that gained international fame and became a global sensation in the early 2010s. The band was formed on the reality TV show “The X Factor” in 2010, and its members—Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson—were brought together to create a musical group. One
Patti LaBelle, born Patricia Louise Holt, is an American singer, actress, and entrepreneur known for her powerful and dynamic vocal abilities. Born in 1944 in Pennsylvania, LaBelle has enjoyed a long and illustrious career spanning several decades, earning her the title of “Godmother of Soul” and establishing herself as one of the most iconic voices
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