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CMT Remembers Charley Pride’ in a celebration honoring his life and legacy

Nashville, Tenn. – Charley Pride, whose rich baritone voice and impeccable song-sense altered American culture, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Dallas, Texas of complications from COVID-19 at age 86. Charley Pride’s family and close friends will hold a private wake and memorial in Dallas this week, with future plans for a public celebration […]

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Jazz Vocalist Somi Kakoma, Becomes First African Artist Nominated for a Jazz Vocal Performance Grammy

East African Jazz songstress Somi Kakoma, popularly known as ‘Somi’, announces her nomination for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, where she has been shortlisted in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Album for her latest live album, ‘Holy Room’. The historical moment not only marks the first time Somi has received a nomination, but Somi also becomes the

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Ben & Jerry Creates Colin Kaepernick Inspired Vegan Ice Cream Flavor

Former NFL quarterback and social activist Colin Kaepernick is getting his own ice cream flavor courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s. The progressive ice cream brand on Thursday unveiled its new “Change the Whirled” vegan ice cream, which is made with caramel non-dairy sunflower butter and fudge chips with graham crackers and chocolate cookies swirled in. The

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Legendary Country Singer Charlie Pride-Part Owner of Texas Rangers Dies of COVID at Age 86

Trailblazer Charley Pride, country musics first Black megastar, has died due to complications related to COVID-19. He was 86. Public relations firm 2911 Media confirmed that Pride died on Dec. 12 in Dallas, Texas. Legendary Pride charted 29 No. 1 hits and another 21 Top 10 singles between the 1960s and 1980s, including “Is Anybody

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Grammy®-Winning Artist H.E.R. Perform on Walt Disney Records, “Safety” Original Soundtrack

Available today from Walt Disney Records, the Safety Original Soundtrack features score by critically acclaimed Grammy®-winning jazz musician/producer and composer Marcus Miller (“Marshall”).  The soundtrack includes the original song “Hold Us Together” performed by Grammy®-winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist H.E.R., which she wrote and produced in collaboration with Josiah Bassey and Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II.  Directed by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Reginald Hudlin,

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Critically Acclaimed Historical Drama “Underground” Heads to OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that it has acquired the critically acclaimed historical drama “Underground” to air beginning Tuesday, January 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.  The dramatic series from Sony Pictures Television will have a revitalized presentation on OWN, with newly filmed episodic introductions by cast members, never-before-seen behind the scenes footage and more.

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