Nanci Griffith

Grammy-winning Folk Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

In Memoriam|

Photo: Nanci Griffith (AP photo by Julie Jacobson) | By Kristin M. Hall, AP News | Nanci Griffith, the... Read More → Grammy-winning Folk Singer-Songwriter Nanci Griffith Dies // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Barbra Streisand album

Barbra Streisand: ‘I’ve always had the right to sing what I want’

Music Notes|

By Mark Savage, BBC | It’s shortly after midday and Barbra Streisand is taking it easy. “I just... Read More → Barbra Streisand: ‘I’ve always had the right to sing what I want’

Ryan Tedder piano

TALENT NEEDED: Want to Write & Produce Hit Songs? Take a Class from Ryan Tedder!

Talent Needed|

Become a hit-maker in 30 days. During this one-month class, learn Ryan Tedder’s entire process for writing... Read More → TALENT NEEDED: Want to Write & Produce Hit Songs? Take a Class from Ryan Tedder!

Lee Bagby Frank Sinatra

IN MEMORIAM: Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

In Memoriam|

These names were taken from Wikipedia and are of musicians from all over the world. It is important that... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Justin Faye

KUDOS: COMBO Member & Songwriting Contest Winner Justin Faye Gets Into Finals of UK Contest

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Justin Faye writes: I am an independent recording artist based in Estes Park, Colorado USA. I used to live in... Read More → KUDOS: COMBO Member & Songwriting Contest Winner Justin Faye Gets Into Finals of UK Contest

Mary Wilson Supremes

IN MEMORIAM: Jim Weatherly – Songwriter of “Midnight Train to Georgia” // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

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Jim Weatherly wrote songs for almost 50 years. His best-known song is “Midnight Train to... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Jim Weatherly – Songwriter of “Midnight Train to Georgia” // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

Lady Day movie poster

MOVIE OF THE MONTH: Andra Day Transforms Into Lady Day in ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Trailer

Movies and Books of the month|

By John Boone, ET | This is the story of how a jazz musician became public enemy no. 1, yet still she fought... Read More → MOVIE OF THE MONTH: Andra Day Transforms Into Lady Day in ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ Trailer

Bernie Sanders

EVENTS: COMBO Announcements

Events|

COMBO is about the LOVE of Music. Our mission is to assist musicians with the ins & outs of the business... Read More → EVENTS: COMBO Announcements

Black Like Me

SONGWRITERS CORNER: Mickey Guyton: This Black Country Singer Wrote the Most Powerful Song About Race in 2020

Songwriter's Corner|

By John Blake, CNN | Until this year if Mickey Guyton’s struggles had been turned into a country music... Read More → SONGWRITERS CORNER: Mickey Guyton: This Black Country Singer Wrote the Most Powerful Song About Race in 2020

Kristi Hoopes

KUDOS: COMBO Member Kristi Hoopes Releases Her Debut EP “Life of the Party”

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Former Team Blake Shelton member of The Voice and 70s-inspired songstress Kristi Hoopes has released her... Read More → KUDOS: COMBO Member Kristi Hoopes Releases Her Debut EP “Life of the Party”

KUDOS: Shanna in a Dress and China Kent in Top 24 in the Kerrville New Folk Emerging Songwriters

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Just wanted to share that out of 800 entries in the Kerrville New Folk Emerging Songwriters song competition,... Read More → KUDOS: Shanna in a Dress and China Kent in Top 24 in the Kerrville New Folk Emerging Songwriters

IN MEMORIAM: Pete Carr, American Guitarist, Session Player at Muscle Shoals Studios // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

In Memoriam|

Jesse Willard “Pete” Carr (April 22, 1950 – June 27, 2020) was an American guitarist. Carr... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Pete Carr, American Guitarist, Session Player at Muscle Shoals Studios // Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths

IN MEMORIAM: Johnny Mandel, Writer of the M*A*S*H* Theme, Dies

In Memoriam|

John Alfred Mandel (November 23, 1925 – June 29, 2020) was an American composer and arranger of popular... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Johnny Mandel, Writer of the M*A*S*H* Theme, Dies

RESEARCH: What’s in a Name? Lady A and Lady ex-Antebellum Say It’s Very Important

Research|

By Sophie Lewis, CBS News | Lady Antebellum decides to keep new name, despite speaking with blues singer Lady... Read More → RESEARCH: What’s in a Name? Lady A and Lady ex-Antebellum Say It’s Very Important

IN MEMORIAM: Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has Died

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The Daily Mail | Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters – a pop group whose hits included Fire, Slow... Read More → IN MEMORIAM: Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has Died

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