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Gordon Stoker–Tenor Singer with The Jordanaires–Passes at 88

Skeeter Nash — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:27:59 +0000

Gordon Stoker, tenor singer for Country Music Hall of Fame vocal group the Jordanaires, died Wednesday morning, March 27, 2013, at Alive Hospice in Nashville. He was 88.

The Jordanaires’ harmonies can be heard on some of the most famous recordings from the 1960s and early ‘70s, particularly the Elvis Presley classics “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Are You Lonesome Tonight,” and “It’s Now or Never.”

Kelly Clarkson Name-Checks Reba McEntire, Elvis + More in New Song 'Ain't Gonna Like This'

Christina Vinson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:03:25 +0000

Kelly Clarkson was on fire at the 2013 Country Radio Seminar, as she introduced a new song that everyone is talking about called 'Ain't Gonna Like It'. With help from a trio of girlfriends, she hit every note and delivered in such a way that pulled everyone to their feet.

Elvis Tribute Show Saturday

Rob Garrett — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:44:34 +0000

There will be an awesome show at the Victoria Fine Arts Center on Saturday called Donny Edwards 'A True Tribute To Elvis'. The show will start around 7p.m.

Donny will take you through the early years and Elvis' Las Vega

Jerry Leiber, Co-Writer of Songs for Elvis Presley and Other Legends, Dies

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:30:57 +0000

Lyricist Jerry Leiber, who with composer and longtime collaborator Mike Stoller wrote songs recorded by Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones and many others, died Monday in Los Angeles. Leiber, 78, had been battling cardiopulmonary disease. “He was my friend, my buddy, my writing partner for 61 years,” Stoller said in a [...]

This Day in History for July 7 – US Annexes Hawaii and More

Amory Gritta — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:30:17 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – The US begins its first military draft; exemptions cost $300 (More info)

1898 – President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States (More info)