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Glenn Frey carved out one of the most important careers in modern music history before his death at the age of 67. The Eagles singer, songwriter and guitarist died on Jan. 18, 2016 -- six years ago today -- leaving behind a vast musical legacy.Born in Detroit, Mich., on Nov. 6, 1948, Frey grew up in Royal Oak and developed an early interest in music, learning piano and guitar and performing in several local groups. That brought him to the attention of Bob Seger, who became a mentor and gave...

St. Vincent, Tokimonsta, and Honey Dijon have created new remixes of David Bowie songs for Peloton’s artist series. St. Vincent took on Bowie’s 1980 track “It’s No Game (No. 1),” while Tokimonsta re-imagined 1975 hit “Golden Years.” The remixes will be available on the Peloton app and bike beginning Jan. 19. “I chose ‘It’s No Game (Pt. 1)’ because it has a part 2 on the record, and I figured maybe Bowie wouldn’t mind so much if I made a part 3,” St. Vincent said in a statement. “I wanted...

Meghan Linsey is officially off the market. The former Steel Magnolia singer and her fiancé, Tyler Cain, eloped to Hawaii, tying the knot on Sunday (Jan. 16), according to People.The couple had been engaged since June 2019, but didn't share any of their wedding plans ahead of time.As it happens, Linsey and Cain themselves didn't know the details of their wedding very far in advance. The singer tells People that they decided they were ready to get hitched on short notice, and booked a package via wedding planning service Simply Eloped."We decided...

Rachel Nagy, founding member and lead singer of the Motor City garage rock outfit the Detroit Cobras, has died. The band — which Nagy formed in the early Nineties alongside guitarist Mary Ramirez — announced Nagy’s death Saturday on social media. No cause of death was revealed, nor was Nagy’s age at the time of her death. “It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved friend and musical colleague, Rachel Lee Nagy,” Detroit Cobras’ longtime guitarist Greg Cartwright wrote. “There are...

Jay Barker issued a statement on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 16) after being arrested early Saturday morning on felony assault charges. Barker has been married to country singer Sara Evans since 2008, although new reports indicate the marriage was dissolving.Taking to Instagram, Barker, 49, shares that he's "humbled beyond words by the support I have received from friends, supporters, and so many in the Alabama family." He goes on to insinuate that reports of his arrest and the events leading up to it are incomplete. His two-slide note does not offer new details, however. He asks for...

Judas Priest have walked back their decision to tour as a quartet following outcry from the heavy metal legends’ fans. Earlier this month, Judas Priest announced plans to perform their 50th anniversary tour as “an even more powerful, relentless four piece heavy metal band,” Blabbermouth reported; Judas Priest hadn’t performed as a quartet — vocals, one guitar, bass and drums — since 1974, at which point second guitarist Glenn Tipton joined the group. While Judas Priest promised sporadic appearances by Tipton on the road — the guitarist largely retired from...

Beloved actor and Golden Girls star Betty White died on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31), just days shy of her 100th birthday. But fans are going ahead with celebrations for the big mile milestone birthday, and among them is country superstar Trisha Yearwood.Yearwood's jumping aboard the Betty White Challenge, which calls on fans to donate to animal shelters or animal rights charities on Jan. 17, which would have been White's birthday. Throughout her life, White was a champion for animal rights, and she spent five decades working with the Greater...

For the first Saturday Night Live musical performance of 2022, Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers hit the stage for an energetic, jazz-tinged performance of “How Dare You Want More.” During the track, which is the second single from Bleachers’ 2021 album Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night, Antonoff was joined by singer-songwriter Blu DeTiger on bass, indie-rocker Claud on keys and his dad Rick on guitar. Later, the super-producer returned to the stage for a moving performance of the nostalgic anthemic “Chinatown,” which features Bruce Springsteen. Antonoff stepped in to join...

Sara Evans' husband, Jay Barker, was arrested in Nashville on Saturday morning (Jan. 15) and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. As of late Saturday afternoon, he was being held on a 12-hour domestic violence hold.The 49-year-old former college football player is currently the host of a mid-day show on Tide 100.9, a Townsquare Media Station. The Tide station reports that his bond was set at $10,000. Attempts to reach him were unsuccessful.Per the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Barker was booked just after 4AM on Saturday morning. He's listed...

Celine Dion has canceled her upcoming North American tour due to continued recovery from recent health issues, the singer announced Saturday. The North American leg of the Courage World Tour was scheduled to begin March 9 in Denver and run through April 22. However, Dion has “recently has been treated for severe and persistent muscle spasms which are preventing her from performing, and her recovery is taking longer than she hoped,” her site said Saturday. Dion said in a statement, “I was really hoping that I’d be good to go...

Ralph Emery, a legendary country music broadcast personality and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died. Nashville's Tennessean newspaper reports that Emery died in Nashville on Saturday morning (Jan. 15). He was 88 years old.According to a statement from his family, the broadcasting legend "passed away peacefully" at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, surrounded by his loved ones."Ralph had a deep love for his family, his friends and his fans," the statement reads.This is a developing story and will be updated.Remembering the Country Stars Who've Died...

Thirty years ago today (Jan. 15, 1992) was an unforgettable day for Johnny Cash: It was on that date that Cash was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, proving that his music defies genre limits.Lyle Lovett inducted Cash during 1992's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, explaining that the country icon "helped show the world what happens when rural sensibilities and values mix with an urban environment.""Over the years," Lovett continued, "he has demonstrated a broad musical perspective, never being afraid to record songs of social...

Kanye West has released the new song “Eazy” featuring The Game. The rapper legally known as Ye has been in the studio working on the follow-up to Donda. On the new track, Ye throws shade at soon-to-be ex-wife Kim Kardashian and makes multiple allusions to their high-profile divorce. “‘Mr. Narcissist,’ tell me ’bout my arrogance/ No more counselin’, I don’t negotiate with therapists,” he boasts, later claiming the couple is “havin’ the best divorce ever.” Kardashian’s family is also seemingly put on blast, with Ye calling the famous reality TV...