Deanie Parker and William C. Rhodes III will receive honorary degrees at the 175th Commencement of Rhodes College on May 11. Rhodes is former president and chief executive officer of AutoZone, where he continues to serve as executive chairman of the board. Parker, who received two Grammy Awards this year, was publicist of legendary

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LOS ANGELES (MARCH 20, 2024) – Today, the Recording Academy® revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary. This year’s additions include four albums and six singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. The inducted recordings will be honored at

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MEMPHIS – Among soul music fans, few things are as emotionally charged as comparisons between Stax Records and Motown. And now the Soulsville Foundation’s 2024 Black History Month production commemorates both labels in its 2024 Black History Month original production: “Stax Meets Motown.” PLEASE REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE HERE WHAT: 2024 Soulsville Foundation Black History Month production: “Stax Meets

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In the illustrious tapestry of soul music, few voices resonate as profoundly as the incomparable Otis Redding. Revered as one of the genre’s most influential figures, Redding’s emotive vocals and poignant songwriting have left an indelible mark on the musical landscape. As we embark on a soul-stirring journey through the annals of his illustrious career,

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The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) closed 2023 with an armful of new gold and platinum certifications by the likes of Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Bobby Darin, and Justin Bieber. Among those new awards was a first-time certification for the Rance Allen Group’s classic track “Something About the Name Jesus” (Tyscot Records), which was certified gold for 500,000 sales on December

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