Young Bettye LaVette didn’t differentiate between gospel, blues or country. That attitude has served her well, as she's covered songs from every corner of the music industry over her long career.
In this Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 photo, children's songwriter and performer Ella Jenkins poses for a portrait two days before her 90th birthday in Chicago. Jenkins died this past weekend at age 100. (AP ...
He had a long run as a bass player and lead male vocalist with The Texas Trailhands, a group that was named International Western Music Association Western Swing Group of the year in 2004, 2005 and ...