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Today in Music History for Dec. 16: In 1786, German chorister Konrad Kocher was born. He was the composer of the tune "For the Beauty of the Earth" and helped popularize four-part singing in churches.
Amarillo, Texas, native Ely was raised in Lubbock, Texas, and later moved to Austin and was part of an influential wave of ...
Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the 1980s and beyond, died Monday. The cause of death was complications from Lewy ...
Joe Ely, the Texas singer, songwriter, and member of the Flatlanders, who influenced the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, has died at 78.
From Patti Smith to Dua Lipa the best music in 2025 inspired, uplifted and offered solace in these times. This is the best of ...
Legendary singer and songwriter Bob Dylan is bringing his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour to The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, ...
These four country artists had the biggest impact on country music in the 70s, a pivotal decade for the genre.
Legendary musician Bob Dylan will perform at UT Tyler's Cowan Center in 2026 with a phone-free concert experience. Tickets go ...
The legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon has just announced he will continue "A Quiet Celebration Tour," following a highly ...
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka sits down with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan to discuss his new documentary, “Paul Anka: His Way.” ...
Nina and The Rebel Rockers, Fractal, Broadway In Bend, Kalida, The Bells of Sunriver Holiday Performance and others.
Catch the biggest Philly-area shows this week, including Jingle Ball, the artist formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly, the Happy Fits, the Starting Line, Algernon Cadwallader, and more.