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Charlotte ‘I Tell Lies’

1824 days ago

Kings of A&R — UK based Charlotte releases her impressive debut single I Tell Lies. She was discovered by hit maker Toby Gad (John Legend, Beyonce) who offered Charlotte a pub deal. The latest track comes off the Nowhere To Hide EP. Citing influences like Sam Cooke... more info

Chicago Gospel Music Festival lineup includes Aretha Franklin tribute

1829 days ago

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — "This is one of the most ambitious rosters of artists that we have presented in years,” said one festival official. more info

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'Wheel of Fortune' coming to Detroit to find contestants

1830 days ago

Detroit Free Press — The popular game show's 'Wheelmobile' will be scouting for candidates from noon to 4 p.m. on May 18-19 at the Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre more info

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Pulitzer exec on Aretha Franklin's award: Queen of Soul 'reflects the best of the best'

1831 days ago

Detroit Free Press — The Detroit singer's vast, rich body of work made the case for the special citation bestowed Monday by the Pulitzers, the board administrator says. more info

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Pulitzer Prizes award Aretha Franklin a special citation for music

1832 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Aretha Franklin received a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee on Monday, placing the soul titan in a prestigious class of musicians previously recognized, including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Hank Williams, John Coltr... more info

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Pulitzer Prizes award Aretha Franklin a special citation for music

1832 days ago

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Aretha Franklin received a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee on Monday, placing the soul titan in a prestigious class of musicians previously recognized, including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Hank Williams, John Coltr... more info

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Aretha Franklin wins 2019 Pulitzer Prize

1832 days ago

Consequence of Sound — The Queen of Soul was honored for her "indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades." more info

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Aretha Franklin awarded Pulitzer Prize

1832 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — Aretha was given a special award for 'her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades.' In other news, composer Ellen Reid was awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Music for her work 'p r i s m.' Continue reading… more info

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