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Blake Shelton Benefit for Victims |
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton is planning a televised benefit to raise money for victims of the massive tornado that swept through Moore, Oklahoma, this week, music magazineBillboard reported Wednesday.
"The Voice" judge Shelton, a native of Ada, Oklahoma, which is 75 miles northwest of Moore, said he would have more information on the NBC concert in the next 24 hours.
I'm hoping it will raise a lot of money. Obviously it will be televised and will happen really quickly," Shelton told Billboard after the conclusion of Tuesday's "The Voice."
Representatives for NBC and Shelton did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The singer opened Tuesday's reality singing competition show with his ballad "Over You," which he sang with wife Miranda Lambert as a tribute to the tornado's victims.
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Allman Brothers Band - Statesboro Blues (VH1 Classic Video) |
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Prince Reigns Over Music Rights |
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LONDON (Reuters) - Singer Prince has signed a new deal with Kobalt Music Group to market and distribute his future work without giving up control over his rights, the company said on Monday.
The singer-songwriter, who is famed for changing his name to an unpronounceable symbol in a wrangle over musical rights, will release his own work as well as a slate of new music by other artists that he produces, Kobalt said.
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Guide to Summer Music Festivals |
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The summer music festival season has been under way since April, but there's a broad range of events still to come. Whether your taste is country, rock, EDM, hip-hop or anything beyond, there's plenty to choose from. Here's a sampling of what's out there. Check official websites for details and ticket information.
Sasquatch!
George, Wash.
May 24-27
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Diamond Donates Royalties |
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Neil Diamond is donating royalties from the surging sales of his pop anthem, “Sweet Caroline,” to the charity supporting victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. As reported by Billboard.com, the veteran singer re-tweeted news that “Sweet Caroline” had sold 19,000 copies since April 15, adding the words, “Donating these royalties to #OneFund!”
The playing of “Sweet Caroline” – the adopted anthem of the Boston Red Sox – has become integral to the healing process in the wake of the Boston tragedy.
Diamond delivered a rousing rendition of the song on April 20 at Fenway Park,
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Lynyrd Skynyrd Song for ‘Pawn Stars’ |
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The Skynyrd tune, called “Winning Isn’t Everything,” will be played during the opening of the show at 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, in conjunction with the show’s new season, according to EW. The Southern rock legends put together the custom-made tune, called “Winning Isn’t Everything,” just for the show.
Skynyrd is also taking part is some promotions for the show’s new season. The gents will play a free show at a “Party Like the Pawn Stars”
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