Duke was a multi-faceted American musician, known as a keyboard pioneer, composer, singer and producer in both jazz and popular mainstream musical genres. By popular vote, Duke was inducted into The SoulMusic...
Osborne is the lead singer for the group L.T.D. (Love, Togetherness, and Devotion). He appeared on the Michael Jackson-helmed, USA for Africa’s fundraising single, “We Are the World”...
Before becoming an international recording star, he was successful in academic fields as well. He went from being his high school Student Council President to earning a BS in Psychology from Ripon College...
She sang with an all-girl group called the Tiaras as a teenager. he had a top ten U.S. pop hit with her song "Piano in the Dark." Her song "Get Here" was a huge hit for Oleta Adams in 1991. She also co-wrote...
Singer-songwriter who sang the award-winning song "Up Where We Belong" for the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman. She was on the TV show The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. She sang the composition "One...
She is known as the Delta Lady. She graduated from Florida State University before meeting Kris Kristofferson on her way to Memphis from Los Angeles. She provided backing vocals on Joe Cocker's album Mad...
In an effort to get the Man in Black’s attention, Kris Kristofferson landed a helicopter in the Cash’s front yard to drop off some songs he’d written. Kristofferson had a job sweeping...
He started every concert off with the same line: “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash”. While in the Air Force, Johnny cash wrote short stories under the name “Johnny Dollar”. He later...
Connie Smith has earned 11 Grammy Nominations and 20 top ten Billboard country singles during her career. In 2012, Connie was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She won a talent contest at Frontier...
He was interested in sportswriting and journalism until he realized his musical skill. After he moved to Nashville to pursue a musical career, he signed with Decca Records.When he wasn't shilling for affordable...