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Rita Wilson Performs For First Time Since Recovering From COVID-19

Rita Wilson sang the National Anthem during NASCAR’s iRacing Pro Invitational Series Race in a pre-recorded video over the weekend.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, contemporary, jazz, Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, USA

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Leo Sayer Covers The Flamingoes 1959 Classic ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’

by Paul Cashmere

Leo Sayer has switched the home studio on to record a new version of the 1959 hit by The Flamingoes ‘I Only Have Eyes For You’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, contemporary, Leo Sayer, pop, rock, UK

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Christopher Cross Confirms He Has COVID-19

by Paul Cashmere

Christopher Cross has confirmed he has COVID-19, calling it “the worst illness I have ever had”.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Christopher Cross, contemporary, USA

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Dave Grohl and Sam Smith To Join Elton John Coronavirus Benefit Gig

by Music-News.com

Dave Grohl, Sam Smith, and Camila Cabello have signed on to perform from their living rooms as part of Sir Elton John’s star-studded coronavirus relief concert.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Thelma Plum Confirms She Has Covid-19

by Noise11.com

Australian singer songwriter Thelma Plum has confirmed that she has tested positive to Covid-19.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, contemporary, singer, songwriter, Thelma Plum

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David Foster and Katharine McPhee Reschedule US Tour

by Music-News.com

David Foster and his wife Katharine McPhee are rescheduling all of the dates on their upcoming spring spring tour due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, David Foster, Katharine mcPhee, USA

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Little River Country Fair Featuring Glenn Shorrock and Wendy Matthews Postponed

by Paul Cashmere

The Little River Country Fair which was to feature Little River Band co-founder Glenn Shorrock performing in the town of Little River where the Little River Band name came from, has been postponed

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Glenn Shorrock, Little River Band, pop, rock, Wendy Matthews

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Dr Chris Higgins Demands Apology From Jenny Mikakos MP

by Paul Cashmere

Dr Chris Higgins has called for an apology from Victorian Labor Minister Jenny Mikakos after her misleading statement regarding to doctor’s positive Coronavirus test result.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Chris Higgins, contemporary, Jenny Mikakos, Missy Higgins

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Rufus Wainwright Releases Joni Mitchell Tribute In Damsel In Distress

by Paul Cashmere

Rufus Wainwright’s latest song ‘Damsel In Distress’ is his tribute to Joni Mitchell.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 90s, contemporary, indie, Rufus Wainwright, USA

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Apia, Shorrock and the Songs of Paul Simon … Wendy Matthews Has Some Busy Months Ahead

by Paul Cashmere

Over the next three months Wendy Matthews fans will have the chance to see her sing the songs of Paul Simon, make her first ever public performance of ‘You’ve Always Got The Blues’ with Kate Ceberano for Apia and sing at a very special show with Little River Band founder Glenn Shorrock in Little River, the Victorian town LRB was named after.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, Australia, contemporary, Glenn Shorrock, Grace Jones, Paul Simon, Wendy Matthews

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Neil Finn manager Carl Stubner, Neil Finn and BMG MD Heath Johns

Neil Finn Signs Global Deal With BMG Publishing

by Paul Cashmere

Neil Finn OBE is now also Neil Finn BMG. Finn has signed a global publishing deal with BMG.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Crowded House, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Burrows, Neil Finn, pop, rock, Split Enz

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Elton John starts Rochford Winery show in 40 degree heat

Elton John Postpones New Zealand Shows Until 2021

by Music-News.com

Elton John has postponed his final two shows in New Zealand as he recovers from walking pneumonia.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Glenn Shorrock to Perform with a Little River band

by Paul Cashmere

Former Little River Band frontman and co-founder Glenn Shorrock will actually have a Little River band when he plays the town that gave his band its name in March.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, contemporary, Glenn Shorrock, Little River Band, pop, rock, Wendy Matthews

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Elton John Cuts Short Auckland Show Due To Illness

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has had another snipped concert, this time in New Zealand. Sir Elton cut short his Auckland performance last night because of pneumonia.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Billy Ocean Releases His First From First Album In 11 Years

by Music-News.com

Billy Ocean has dropped the new soulful ballad Nothing Will Stand in Our Way, the second single from the music legend’s first record in over a decade, ‘One World’, and revealed it’s not only about the relationship with two people, but putting differences aside politically to “let the light of love shine through”.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Bahamas, Billy Ocean, contemporary, pop

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Sam Smith plays the Town Hall in Melbourne at an intimate show put on by iHeart Radio, KiisFM and Optus Yes. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Sam Smith Has A New Song ‘To Die For’

by Paul Cashmere

Sam Smith has released the first song from this third album. Its called ‘To Die For’.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, contemporary, pop, Sam Smith, To Die For, UK

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Tim Freedman Is Taking The Whitlams Back On the Road

by Paul Cashmere

Tim Freedman of The Whitlams is on a mission from God. He is getting the band back together. Guitarist Jak Housden, bassist Warwick Hornby and drummer Terepai Richmond will join Tim for a 2020 Whitlams tour.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 90s, Australia, contemporary, rock, The Whitlams, Tim Freedman

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Remember When Zucchero and Paul Young Got Together And Had A Global Hit

by Paul Cashmere

In 1992 Italian superstar recorded a duet with Paul Young. ‘Senza una donna’ became a global hit.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Europe, Italy, Paul Young, pop, Zucchero

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Apia Good Times Tour Reveals Its Biggest Line-up Ever

by Paul Cashmere

The Apia Good Time Tour is back for 2020 with Brian Cadd, Deborah Conway, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, Leo Sayer, Vika & Linda Bull and Wendy Matthews.

Tagged as: APIA, Australia, Brian Cadd, contemporary, Deborah Conway, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, Leo Sayer, pop, rock, Vika & Linda Bull, Wendy Matthews

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Brian Cadd and Kate Ceberano Present A Wonderful One Off In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Every once in a while a show happens on a punt. Sometimes it is all about a good idea and the right timing. Brian Cadd and Kate Ceberano sounds like a longshot put it hit the bull-eye.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Brian Cadd, contemporary, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock

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Elton John Rochford Winery Show Shut Down After Torrential Rain

by Paul Cashmere

Crowded House said it best with their song about Melbourne weather ‘Four Seasons In One Day’. Elton John experienced just that with his Rochford Winery A Day On The Green show when torrential rain brought an end to the show.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, A Day On The Green, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Billy Joel’s Motorcycles Trashed In Robbery

by Music-News.com

Billy Joel’s motorcycles have been destroyed after thieves broke into the star’s Long Island home.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Billy Joel, contemporary, pop, rock

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James Taylor To Release American Standard Album

by Paul Cashmere

James Taylor’s 19th studio album is a collection of 14 American standards titled ‘American Standard’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, James Taylor, songwriter, USA

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Ed Sheeran Is Helping Out Amy Shark For Her Next Album

by Paul Cashmere

Ed Sheeran and Amy Shark are writing songs together.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Amy Shark, Australia, contemporary, Ed Sheeran, pop

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Rod Stewart Pleads Not Guilty To Battery Charges

by Music-News.com

Rod Stewart and his son Sean have pleaded not guilty to battery charges relating to an alleged bust-up with a hotel security guard on New Year’s Eve.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, pop, rock, Rod Stewart, UK

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Sam Smith To Perform At Mardi Gras In Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Sam Smith will head to Australia in February for a performance at the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Sydney.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, contemporary, pop, Sam Smith, UK

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Adele Teases Comeback

by Music-News.com

Adele sent fans into a frenzy when she recently uploaded a mysterious new video to her YouTube channel.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Adele, contemporary, pop, UK

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Elton John To Release 1979 Live Russia Album

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John was one of the first Western acts to play in Russia. He recorded one of those shows. It will be released as his next album ‘Live From Moscow’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, Moscow, pop, rock, Russia, UK