For most folks, country music and 'American Idol' begin and end with Carrie Underwood. But there are other Nashville-inclined singers who sprang from the bosom of the most popular singing contest on TV.
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- Helping after Hurricane IkeHelping after Hurricane Ike
Help young Galveston musicians get back on their feet.
- Free the BossFree the Boss
That Bruce Springsteen -- whatta guy.
- Some 'Chinese Democracy' statsSome 'Chinese Democracy' stats
Crunch some numbers on the long-awaited release of Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy.
- Congrats to the top club in the countryCongrats to the top club in the country
Set foot inside Dallas' House of Blues lately? Then you've been inside the best club in America, according to Billboard magazine.
- Random Acts of Music: Nov. 24Random Acts of Music: Nov. 24
Call 'em tunes to baste a turkey by.
- Concerts just announcedConcerts just announced
10th annual Christmas Songwriters Showcase: Roger Creager, Willy Braun, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Max Stalling, Trent Willmon, Paul Overstreet Dec. 14. House of Blues, Dallas. $25, on sale Friday. Ticketmaster.
- This may signal the arrival of the 'Day and Age’ of KillersThis may signal the arrival of the 'Day and Age’ of Killers
Plus reviews of new CDs from Ludacris, Rivers Cuomo and Trace Adkins.
- Britney Spears 'Circus’ act sends her comeback off courseBritney Spears 'Circus’ act sends her comeback off course
A year ago, Britney Spears was hanging by a thread. Now she's back but not necessarily better than ever.
- Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s 'Home for the Holidays’ offers simple joysFort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s 'Home for the Holidays’ offers simple joys
The angel we heard on high Friday night at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's "Home for the Holidays" program is Nicolas Gutierrez.
- 25 new Christmas discs25 new Christmas discs
Everyone from timeless crooners to hard rockers is cashing in on Christmas with a new album. Find out who made the naughty and nice lists.
- Jonas Brothers thrill teens in Cowboys crowdJonas Brothers thrill teens in Cowboys crowd
The NFL has gone to the kids. Or at least the halftime shows have.
- Usher piles on sex appeal in intimate showUsher piles on sex appeal in intimate show
DALLAS — The songs changed, but the sentiment remained the same Tuesday night at the House of Blues: Usher was in the mood for love.
- Five Questions With . . . Joe and Eric IllickFive Questions With . . . Joe and Eric Illick
Joe and Eric Illick
The New Yorker calls Taylor Swift a prodigy. Is she?
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Just in time for the holiday, Preston and Ryan give thanks for the Okie rockers All-American Rejects and Fort Worth darlings Black Tie Dynasty. Heck, they're in such good moods this week, they even come up with a few nice words for the debut CD from American Idol winner David Cook. Read more
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A year ago, Britney Spears was hanging by a thread. Now she's back but not necessarily better than ever.
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- New CD signals the 'Day and Age' of The KillersNew CD signals the 'Day and Age' of The Killers
Plus reviews of new CDs from Ludacris, Rivers Cuomo and Trace Adkins.
- Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s 'Home for the Holidays’ offers simple joysFort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s 'Home for the Holidays’ offers simple joys
The angel we heard on high Friday night at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's "Home for the Holidays" program is Nicolas Gutierrez.
- 25 new Christmas discs25 new Christmas discs
Everyone from timeless crooners to hard rockers is cashing in on Christmas with a new album. Find out who made the naughty and nice lists.
- A sensual, stylish 'One Night Stand'A sensual, stylish 'One Night Stand'
At the House of Blues on Tuesday night, Usher was in the mood for love.
- Usher piles on sex appeal in intimate showUsher piles on sex appeal in intimate show
DALLAS — The songs changed, but the sentiment remained the same Tuesday night at the House of Blues: Usher was in the mood for love.
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A year ago, Britney Spears was hanging by a thread. Now she's back but not necessarily better than ever.
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- New CD signals the 'Day and Age' of The KillersNew CD signals the 'Day and Age' of The Killers
Plus reviews of new CDs from Ludacris, Rivers Cuomo and Trace Adkins.
- Mini CD reviews: Scott Weiland, Beyonce, ColdplayMini CD reviews: Scott Weiland, Beyonce, Coldplay
The past decade has been turbulent, artistically and personally, for head Stone Temple Pilot Weiland.
- A predictable work of mediocrityA predictable work of mediocrity
Archuleta is going the way of Clay, resigned to a career of sappy ballads and dull pop songs.
- CD reviews: 'Play’ by Brad Paisley; 'A Hundred Million Suns’ by Snow Patrol; 'Ode to J. Smith’ by TravisCD reviews: 'Play’ by Brad Paisley; 'A Hundred Million Suns’ by Snow Patrol; 'Ode to J. Smith’ by Travis
Brad Paisley
- A real JemA real Jem
The Welsh singer/songwriter's new CD is chock full of chill-inducing melodies.
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Punk musician Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM will perform together for the first time since the duo survived a fiery plane crash in South Carolina.
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- Chris Brown a big hit with on-demand viewersChris Brown a big hit with on-demand viewers
Chris Brown is in demand with on-demand viewers.
- Raconteurs call on Ricky Skaggs for new recordingRaconteurs call on Ricky Skaggs for new recording
Jack White and his band the Raconteurs called on Ricky Skaggs to help them record a bluegrass-inspired version of their song "Old Enough."
- Boy George denies he intended to hurt escortBoy George denies he intended to hurt escort
Singer Boy George admits in a recording played in a London court that he restrained a male escort with handcuffs.
- Bedroom Bach? YouTube starts a cyber symphonyBedroom Bach? YouTube starts a cyber symphony
There's a new way to get to Carnegie Hall - YouTube, YouTube, YouTube.
- Britney Spears tops Yahoo searchesBritney Spears tops Yahoo searches
She did it again: Britney Spears was the most popular search term on Yahoo for the fourth year in a row - her seventh time topping the list.
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Rush Limbaugh has seldom been a fan of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. But the conservative radio pundit has given his blessing to her selection as the next secretary of state.
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- `Four Christmases' coasts to $31.1 million debut`Four Christmases' coasts to $31.1 million debut
Audiences spent Thanksgiving with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, whose holiday comedy "Four Christmases" took in $31.1 million to open as the top weekend movie. The film opened Wednesday to get a head start on the long weekend.
- August Wilson's 'Joe Turner' returns to BroadwayAugust Wilson's 'Joe Turner' returns to Broadway
"Joe Turner's Come and Gone," one of August Wilson's 10 plays chronicling the black experience in 20th century America, is returning to Broadway.
- Chris Brown a big hit with on-demand viewersChris Brown a big hit with on-demand viewers
Chris Brown is in demand with on-demand viewers.
- Paris auction of Impressionist works falls shortParis auction of Impressionist works falls short
A benchmark Paris sale of Impressionist and Modern paintings that belonged to French fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin fell well short of pre-sale expectations Monday, in a clear signal the financial crisis is hitting the previously resilient art market.
- Former UCLA hospital worker admits selling recordsFormer UCLA hospital worker admits selling records
A former employee of UCLA Medical Center pleaded guilty Monday to selling information from the medical records of celebrities and high-profile patients, including Britney Spears and Farrah Fawcett, to the National Enquirer.
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