Connect2Culture Preview: May Events
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Music
Concert of Hope to raise money for Missouri Baptist Children's Home
Pastor Kyle Beverlin of the Emmanuel Baptist Church talked with Michael Hayslip about the upcoming Concert of Hope in Webb City, Missouri. The event featuring a performance from Chosen Road will benefit the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
JHS Theater Department returns to the stage with 'The Drowsy Chaperone
Theater students at Joplin High School are preparing for their next performance, "The Drowsy Chaperone".
MSSU's 'Southern Showcase, Onstage!' to highlight Broadway classics
The Missouri Southern State University music and theatre departments will present some of the best from Broadway in its "Southern Showcase, Onstage!" show.
Tulsa Opera fires composer of Greenwood massacre piece
The Tulsa Opera has canceled a piece written for a concert on the city’s 1921 race massacre after the composer of one of four pieces for the event refused a request to remove a curse on America from the piece.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are engaged: 'Yes please!'
Blake Shelton popped the question to girlfriend Gwen Stefani and she said yes.
Marvin Gaye tops new Rolling Stone list of 500 best albums
Rolling Stone gave its list of "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" a "less rock-centric" update, with Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" in the top spot.
2020 Billboard Music Awards: Here's the full list of nominees
The 2020 Billboard Music Awards were rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct. 14 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kelly Clarkson is set to host.
ACM Awards 2020: Check out the list of winners and scenes from the show
Entertainer of the year, the top ACM prize, was presented last and produced a surprise. Here's the full list of winners as well as photos from the night's festivities.
ACM Awards brings live performances back to TV. Here's a look at who's nominated and what to expect
At the Academy of Country Music Awards on Wednesday, there won't be fake fans, canned applause or pre-taped acceptance speeches. Here's a look at what to expect.
'The Best of Cher': Why her '70s variety show is still so bingeable
These nine DVDs collect a nice chunk of the icon's work, from Vegas concerts to TV appearances. Most bingeable are 10 episodes from her 1975–76 variety show. Here's why.
Vinyl record sales top CD sales for 1st time since '80s
Vinyl records accounted for $232.1 million of music sales in the first half of 2020, compared to $129.9 million from CD sales, a report says.
2020 CMA Awards: Miranda Lambert leads with 7 noms, Luke Combs' streak continues
The CMAs announced Tuesday that Miranda Lambert earned seven nominations. She's followed by Luke Combs, who continues his streak of success as one of country music's biggest streaming artists with six nominations.
MTV Video Music Awards recap: The winners, top moments and photos from Sunday's show
Gaga's masks, Weeknd's advocacy and a tribute to Chadwick Boseman highlighted Sunday's VMAs. Here's a recap, list of winners and photo gallery from the show.
'American Idol' reveals judges panel and host for Season 19
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan are back, but what about Ryan Seacrest? Find out.
2 men charged in killing of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay
NEW YORK (AP) - Two men have been indicted in the 2002 slaying of hip hop artist Jam Master Jay, which until now had been one of New York City's most notorious unsolved killings, three law enforcement officials told the…
Dolly Parton addresses Black Lives Matter, protests and more in new interview
"And of course Black lives matter. Do we think our little white a**es are the only ones that matter? No!"
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga lead 2020 MTV VMA nominations
This year's awards show is introducing new categories in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, including, "Best Music Video From Home," and "Best Quarantine Performance."
Area band teachers, musicians collaborate for jazz concert
In the third concert of Pittsburg Virtual Festival of the Arts, to be streamed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, some of the area’s most talented musicians will perform selections from "The Great American Songbook" and other jazz standards. The festival is…
The film scores of Ennio Morricone: 5 tracks to listen to by the late, great composer
In honor of one of cinema's greatest names, here are five Ennio Morricone tracks everyone should hear.
Country music fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at 83
Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with "Devil Went Down to Georgia,"' has died at age 83.
Dalai Lama marks his 85th birthday with his first ever album release
By Toyin Owoseje, CNN (CNN) -- The 14th Dalai Lama is marking his 85th birthday by releasing his first ever album. The Tibetan spiritual leader, who celebrates the milestone Monday, hopes "Inner World" -- an album of mantras and Buddhist teachings --…
Dixie Chicks drop word Dixie, change name to The Chicks
Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks.
World War II forces sweetheart singer Vera Lynn dies at 103
LONDON (AP) — Dame Vera Lynn, the endearingly popular “Forces’ Sweetheart” who serenaded British troops abroad during World War II, has died at 103. During the war and long after, Lynn got crowds singing, smiling and crying with sentimental favorites…
