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Stax's past influences future musicians in Memphis

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:53:38 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - One by one the teenage singers practice the opening lines to "Boogie Wonderland," a disco-funk hit from an era before they were born, as dancers work on hip-swinging moves that require perfect choreography.

Houston-born singer Mendoza honored with US stamp

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:35:31 -0400

SAN ANTONIO - Lydia Mendoza's heartbreaking voice and 12-string guitar could, in the words of Flaco Jimenez, sound "like the stars falling from the sky."

Work stalls on rebuilding burned Ind. music hall

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:35:56 -0400

NASHVILLE, Indiana - No construction has started at a southern Indiana concert hall that authorities say was destroyed by arson in 2009, even though a sign there suggests it will reopen this year.

Johnny Cash home in Dyess set for 2014 opening

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:28:17 -0400

DYESS, Arkansas - Organizers haven't set a date yet but the restoration of the Johnny Cash home in Dyess is on track to open in 2014.

New Nashville convention center to open in May

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:30:16 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - A new convention center in Nashville is transforming the look of downtown with a wavy roof dominating six city blocks, but tourism officials hope the eye-catching facility will also show business travelers a revitalized Music City.

Accidental outlaw Willie Nelson celebrates 80th

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:32:02 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - America loves its outlaws, and few are as admired and lionized as Willie Nelson.