Today an unknown artist can post a snippet of a song on TikTok on a Friday and be famous 48 hours later. But in the 1990s, building that type of name recognition often took years. After a 60-date arena tour as a backup vocalist for Ginuwine and Aaliyah in 1997, …
Read More »H.E.R., Chris Stapleton Sing 'Hold On' at 2021 CMT Music Awards
Chris Stapleton was joined by singer-guitarist H.E.R. at the 2021 CMT Music Awards, where the two artists performed the latter’s “Hold On.” It marked H.E.R.’s first time performing at the annual fan-voted event. H.E.R. led off the first verse and handled the song’s signature guitar riff, while Stapleton chimed in …
Read More »H.E.R. Debuts Protest Song 'I Can't Breathe'
H.E.R. debuted a new song, “I Can’t Breathe,” which she wrote in response to the recent spate of police killings of unarmed black citizens and the swell of protests against police brutality and systemic racism. The musician shared the song during her performance on the iHeartRadio Living Room Concert Series. …
Read More »Gary Clark Jr., Alice Cooper to Play MusiCares Tribute to Aerosmith
UPDATE (1/22): Melissa Etheridge, Nuno Bettencourt, Jessie J and Kesha have been added to the previously announced MusicCares Person of the Year Tribute lineup. *** The Recording Academy has announced its performer lineup for the 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute. This year, for its 30th tribute show, the …
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