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Featured Artist: Jackson Browne
In many ways, Jackson Browne was the quintessential sensitive Californian singer/songwriter of the early '70s. Only Joni Mitchell and James Taylor ranked alongside him in terms of influence, but neither artist tapped into the post-'60s zeitgeist like Browne. While the majority of his classic '70s work was unflinchingly personal, it nevertheless provided a touchstone for a generation of maturing baby boomers coming to terms with adulthood. Not only did his introspective, literate...
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Jackson Browne Calls 'Time' On New Album
It's been six years since Jackson Browne released an album of new material, but the veteran singer/songwriter hardly feels like he's been scarce during that interim.
August 26, 2008
Jackson Browne Sues McCain Over Song Usage
Singer/songwriter Jackson Browne is suing Republican presidential nominee John McCain and the Republican party for using his song "Running on Empty" in a recent TV commercial.
August 14, 2008
Chart Beat
Fred discusses Janet Jackson, Alan Jackson, Jackson Browne and more!
March 12, 2008
Foo Fighters Blast McCain Use Of 'My Hero'
The Foo Fighters have blasted the campaign of Republican presidential candidate John McCain for using the band's song "My Hero" at rallies without its permission.
October 08, 2008
Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and the Journey of a Generation
Weller's look at King, Mitchell and Simon is half collective biography, half music-industry dish about three singer-songwriters who represented a generation of women on "a course of self-discovery,...
May 21, 2008
McCain Fights Back Against Jackson Browne
John McCain may have lost the presidential election to Barack Obama, but his campaign seems absolutely determined not to lose to Jackson Browne. The candidate has filed two motions as part of Browne's...
November 20, 2008
Metallica Scores Third Week Atop Billboard 200
Despite a 61% drop in sales, Metallica's "Death Magnetic" holds tight at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 for a third week. The Warner Bros. set moved 132,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen...
October 01, 2008
Billboard Bits: 'Juno,' Travis, 'Yes We Can'
Rhino will aim to extend the "Juno" phenomenon by combining the soundtrack and the subsequent collection "Juno B-Sides: Almost Adopted Songs" into a single, deluxe edition of the album.
September 22, 2008
Billboard Bits: James Taylor, Bon Jovi, MySpace Karaoke
James Taylor will play five shows in North Carolina in the coming days in support of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
October 15, 2008
Crosby, Stills & Nash To Record With Rick Rubin
Crosby, Stills & Nash are plotting their first studio album since 1994 -- a covers set for Columbia Records helmed by Rick Rubin.
July 17, 2008
Alan Jackson Bests Janet To Top Billboard 200
Country king Alan Jackson scores his fourth No. 1 on The Billboard 200 with his new set "Good Time." The Arista Nashville set sold 119,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan....
March 12, 2008
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Burke, Take That Reign Again On U.K. Charts
As Alexandra Burke's "Hallelujah" (Syco Music/Sony BMG) started a third week as the U.K.'s No. 1 single yesterday (Jan. 4) and Take That's "The Circus" (Polydor) a fifth atop the album chart, top newcomer status went to much-feted electronica star Lady GaGa. Her U.S. hit "Just Dance" (Polydor) featuring Colby O'Donis, took its U.K. bow at No. 3.
China Targets Big Web Sites In Internet Crackdown
China has launched a crackdown on websites as the country enters a politically sensitive year, with officials accusing search engines including Baidu and Google of spreading pornography and vulgarity.
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