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D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer and musician who helped usher in the neo-soul movement, died Tuesday after a private battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 51. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” his family said in a statement to multiple news outlets. “After a prolonged and courageous battle with …

Brett James, the Grammy Award-winning songwriter known for megahit “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” has died in a small-engine plane crash. He was 57. James was one of three people on board a Cirrus SR22T aircraft that crashed near Franklin, North Carolina, on Thursday in an incident that the National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating. The Nashville Songwriters Hall …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for penning hits including Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” died in a plane crash on Thursday, according to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was 57. A plane registered under James’ legal name, Brett Cornelius, crashed into a field in Franklin, North Carolina, about 270 miles southeast of Nashville, …

TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. Today’s guest is bluegrass singer, songwriter and guitarist Billy Strings. He spoke with FRESH AIR’s Sam Briger. Here’s Sam. SAM BRIGER, BYLINE: If you ever find yourself at an arena concert where tens of thousands of fans of all ages are stomping about to the Bill Monroe tune “Roanoke” or …

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Flaco Jiménez, 86, Grammy-Winning Master of the Tex-Mex Accordion, Dies  The New York Times Conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez dies at 86  San Antonio Express-News Flaco Jiménez, Grammy award-winning tejano music legend, dies at 86  The Guardian Accordion master Flaco Jimenez has died at 86  NPR Country Music Icon Dies After Long Illness  parade.com Source link

Jeannie Seely, Grammy-winning country singer and trailblazing Grand Ole Opry star whose soulful voice and sharp wit made her a beloved figure in country music for more than six decades, died today after months of declining health. She was 85. Known as Miss Country Soul, Seely‘s hit songs include “Don’t Touch Me,” “A Wanderin’ Man,” and “I’ll Love You More …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is engaged to Grammy-winning R&B singer Coco Jones, the NBA star revealed Friday in an Instagram post that captured the romantic moment. Mitchell shared both a photo of the couple together and a video showing him down on one knee proposing to Jones, with her song “You” playing in the background. Jones also …