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Obama honors Carole King at White House concert

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:42 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.

Pop songwriters find excitement in stage musicals

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:41:57 -0400

NEW YORK - There was a time when most of the songs played on the radio came from Broadway. Now some popular hit makers like Cyndi Lauper and Sting are finding it still feels like home.

Library honors Carole King with US pop music prize

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:39:12 -0400

WASHINGTON - Carole King isn't done with music - not yet anyway.

Obama to host concert honoring Carole King

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:04:39 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is putting on a show at the White House next week for singer-songwriter Carole King.

Morrison joined by Robinson, Ramone on new album

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:22:17 -0400

NEW YORK - Matthew Morrison has a guy crush, and it's someone more than twice his age: Smokey Robinson.