NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Last year, Sheryl Crow started a petition on Change.org to shorten the U.S. presidential election cycle. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter said she was exhausted by the mudslinging and divisive language that had dominated the discussion about the candidates. “I felt like it was becoming so hateful that I had to watch to make sure … Continue reading
Brett Eldredge, “Illinois” (Atlantic/Warner Music Nashville) Brett Eldredge’s second album, “Illinois,” is a bold gambit that works. The broad-shouldered country singer achieved three hits on his 2013 debut, “Bring You Back.” But the radio success didn’t translate to huge sales or give him media attention afforded to fellow newcomers Sam Hunt or Maddie & … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Wale always wanted to feature Jerry Seinfeld in his music, but didn’t know how to reach the superstar actor-comedian, who initially knew nothing about the rapper. But then the Grammy-nominated performer met Seinfeld’s wife, a Wale fan and hip-hopenthusiast. “She’s a big hip-hop fan and of my music,” Wale said of Jessica … Continue reading
Drake, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” (Cash Money) For as long as Drake’s been around, almost everything about him — his Mr. Sensitive image, his sweater collection, his cheesy photos with various professional athletes — has been the subject of a never-ending stream of Internet memes. Still, Drake and his talent are … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Drake was featured on Beyonce’s surprise album — and now he’s taking a page from her book. The Grammy-winning rapper released a new album called “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” early Friday, Febraury 13, on iTunes. It includes 17 tracks and features Lil Wayne, Travi$ Scott and PARTYNEXTDOOR. The release … Continue reading
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