People.com — From Katy Perry to Carole King, the presidential candidate has enlisted some of the best female powerhouses to perform on the campaign trail more info

Stereogum — Last night, in a historic moment, Hillary Clinton became the first woman ever to accept a major party’s nomination for President of the United States. The Democratic National Convention had already featured live music from people like Paul Simon an... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — There has been much chatter recently about the lack of leading roles for women in Broadway musicals. Yet for every Sweeney Todd, Phantom and Hamilton there also has been a Mama Rose, an Evita, a Carole King and the Big and Little Edies of “Grey Gar... more info

DrownedInSound — For an hour or so, we all forgot about the uncertainty, the division and the hate that have clawed their way past decency lately more info

Rolling Stone — Smokey Robinson will receive the Library of Congress' Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, The New York Times reports. The Motown legend will be the eighth recipient of the award, joining a group of luminaries that includes Willie Nelson, Billy ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, the married songwriting team behind "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "On Broadway" and some of the most enduring hits in the history of pop music, have been finishing each other's songs — and each other's sentenc... more info

Sky News — The singer songwriter plays her hits from the album for the first time in 45 years, as her fans sing along word-for-word. more info

BBC News - UK — Singer-songwriter Carole King is given an affectionate welcome at her first UK concert in more than 25 years, playing her classic album Tapestry in full. more info

Guardian Music — The Observer’s pop critic picks the highlights of the next couple of months, including Beyoncé’s Formation tour, Carole King in concert, and the return of De La Soul, LCD Soundsystem and The AvalanchesCurrently wowing North America, ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical” is that rare Broadway offering – a jukebox musical with a soul. The touring production, which opened Friday at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, reveals the reason this show has become the... more info