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Nation World
Depeche Mode founding keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies at 60
Nation World
'Blade Runner' composer dies at 79
Vangelis started playing the piano at age 4, although he got no formal training and claimed he never learned to read notes.
Entertainment News
Texas band Bowling For Soup 'finally' answers age-old question about its name
"Are they bowling to earn soup or bowling on behalf of soup?" The rock band has responded.
Music
Pat Benatar reacts to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with class of 2022: See what she's saying
Pat Benatar is among 14 inductees selected for the 2022 Rock Hall induction ceremony taking place in Los Angeles on Nov. 5.
Entertainment News
Texas bishop files lawsuit against Ye, multiple record labels, claiming rapper sampled his sermon without permission
Bishop David Moten says the musician formerly known as Kanye West used the sermon for his song from the 2021 album "Donda." Record labels are also named in the suit.
Nation World
'I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today' | Naomi Judd inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
It was an emotional scene as Naomi Judd's daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, accepted the Country Music Hall of Fame induction amid tears.
Entertainment
George Strait is coming to Fort Worth for a special concert event. Here's how to get tickets
The country star from Texas will be playing two nights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth this November.
Music
'I'll accept gracefully': Dolly Parton addresses potential Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction after wanting to bow out
Dolly holds fifth place in the 2022 fan vote behind Duran Duran, Eminem, Pat Benatar and Eurythmics.
Nation World
Andrew Woolfolk, saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire, dead at 71
Andrew Woolfolk helped Earth, Wind & Fire to six Grammy Awards and multiple top 10 hits including "Shining Star" and "After The Love Has Gone."
Nation World
Garth Brooks announces he'll stop doing stadium tours
Garth Brooks says he doesn't plan to do more stadium tours after this one wraps up, citing constant rescheduling due to the pandemic and the weather.
Music
Do you look like Selena? You could win a cash prize in this look-alike contest
Selena Night will be held on April 15 at the Good Kind Southtown to celebrate a day ahead of what would have been Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's 51st birthday.
Events
Go-Go's bassist to visit Permian Basin
The event is the third installment of Odessa Arts’ Authors @ The Ector series.
Nation World
'Blade Runner' composer dies at 79
Vangelis started playing the piano at age 4, although he got no formal training and claimed he never learned to read notes.
Entertainment News
Texas band Bowling For Soup 'finally' answers age-old question about its name
"Are they bowling to earn soup or bowling on behalf of soup?" The rock band has responded.
Music
Pat Benatar reacts to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with class of 2022: See what she's saying
Pat Benatar is among 14 inductees selected for the 2022 Rock Hall induction ceremony taking place in Los Angeles on Nov. 5.
Entertainment News
Texas bishop files lawsuit against Ye, multiple record labels, claiming rapper sampled his sermon without permission
Bishop David Moten says the musician formerly known as Kanye West used the sermon for his song from the 2021 album "Donda." Record labels are also named in the suit.
Nation World
'I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today' | Naomi Judd inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
It was an emotional scene as Naomi Judd's daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, accepted the Country Music Hall of Fame induction amid tears.
Entertainment
George Strait is coming to Fort Worth for a special concert event. Here's how to get tickets
The country star from Texas will be playing two nights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth this November.
Music
'I'll accept gracefully': Dolly Parton addresses potential Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction after wanting to bow out
Dolly holds fifth place in the 2022 fan vote behind Duran Duran, Eminem, Pat Benatar and Eurythmics.
Nation World
Andrew Woolfolk, saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire, dead at 71
Andrew Woolfolk helped Earth, Wind & Fire to six Grammy Awards and multiple top 10 hits including "Shining Star" and "After The Love Has Gone."
Nation World
Garth Brooks announces he'll stop doing stadium tours
Garth Brooks says he doesn't plan to do more stadium tours after this one wraps up, citing constant rescheduling due to the pandemic and the weather.
Music
Do you look like Selena? You could win a cash prize in this look-alike contest
Selena Night will be held on April 15 at the Good Kind Southtown to celebrate a day ahead of what would have been Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's 51st birthday.
Events
Go-Go's bassist to visit Permian Basin
The event is the third installment of Odessa Arts’ Authors @ The Ector series.
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