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JD Souther, a songwriter whose collaborations with The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor helped define the Laurel Canyon-Southern California country-tinged rock sound of the 1970s, has died. He was 78.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic JD Souther, the singer, songwriter and actor who co-wrote some of the biggest hits of the Eagles, like “New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love,” and had a long solo career that included the top 10 hit “You’re Only Lonely,” died Tuesday at age 78. No cause of death was given but he was described by reps at Solters PR as dying peacefully at home in New Mexico. Souther was about to go out for joint concert dates this fall with Karla Bonoff, another veteran of the 1970s Southern California singer-songwriter scene, and had performed as recently as five days ago.

Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Sheila E were among the performers at last night’s (August 21) Democratic National Convention (DNC). Check out the footage below.The DNC’s third night took place in Chicago, Illinois and continued a streak of musical guests.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic John Legend will pay tribute to vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s home state of Minnesota by performing a medley of Prince songs Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention. The news was first reported by Rolling Stone and the Minnesota Star Tribune.

James Taylor is breaking his silence on why he didn’t perform at the Democratic National Convention despite being spotted rehearsing.

Spotted rehearsing at the United Center this afternoon were Patti LaBelle and Common, who look to be the latest performers to appear at the Democratic National Convention.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer President Biden defended his record and promised to be the “best volunteer” for Kamala Harris in a 49-minute speech on Monday night, going well past midnight on the East Coast. The convention was running more than an hour late by the time the president took the stage at the United Center in Chicago. A performance from James Taylor, slotted just before the introduction from Biden’s daughter, had to be cut for time.

Mickey Guyton, Jason Isbell and James Taylor will perform at the Democratic National Convention this evening.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music It is a plight common to most professional songwriters: Everyone knows their songs, but few people know who they are. And it’s hard to think of a more vivid example of that syndrome than Gerry Goffin, Carole King’s late ex-husband and longtime writing partner, who was responsible for the lyrics of such timeless songs as “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?,” “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman,” “Up on the Roof,” “The Loco-Motion,” “One Fine Day” and dozens more — he wrote the lyrics for a total of 114 Billboard Hot 100 hits for artists including Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Natalie Cole, James Taylor, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue and of course, King (with whom he is pictured above, in the early 1960s).

Kristen Bell surprised the audience attending Ben Platt‘s historic Broadway residency on Thursday (June 6) in New York City, and she shared some sweet stories about their friendship.

More than 30 unhoused were removed Friday from outside of Sunset Sound, the iconic recording studio used by such artists as Elton John, Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones and Van Halen.

his 18-show residency at Broadway’s historic Palace Theatre, Ben Platt didn’t just conjure up the spirits of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and other legends of the newly renovated venue.The Tony-winning star of “Dear Evan Hansen” also channeled James Taylor on a beaming rendition of JT’s 1977 classic “Your Smiling Face.” And it’s ’70s singer-songwriters such as Taylor, Cat Stevens and Paul Simon (with and without Art Garfunkel) who are the touchstone troubadours from the first notes of Platt crooning “like a canary” on his third studio album “Honeymind,” out on Friday.But right after the airy acoustic guitar balladry of opener “Right Kind of Reckless,” you realize that we’re not in Kansas anymore. The LP’s second track, “All American Queen,” comes sashaying on out as the queer anthem we needed to kick off Pride Month in June.“He was born in the sticks, right in the middle of fall/He wants to be a cheerleader, runs away from the ball/He’s got a song in his heart and a collection of dolls/And there’s a pale shade of pink on his bedroom wall,” Platt sings on this shimmering sunshine-pop bop.

Ben Platt is back on Broadway with his historic residency at the Palace Theatre.

David Sanborn, the six time Grammy-winning alto saxophonist who played at Woodstock, composed music for the Lethal Weapon movies, played in the SNL and Late Night with David Letterman bands and worked with everyone from Stevie Wonder to David Bowie, died Sunday afternoon, May 12th, after an extended battle with prostate cancer with complications. He Was 78.

Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Mötley Crüe, it’ll be tricky for 2024’s schedule to outdo its predecessor – and yet, thanks to the likes of Taylor Swift, Blink-182 and Pink, plus Coldplay, Pearl Jam and SZA, it’s poised to do just that.From debut headline shows for breakout artists to bustling festival sideshow programs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as a stellar batch of musicians make their way Down Under in 2024. Read on for NME’s roundup of all the biggest concerts and tours coming to Australia this year.James Taylor: An Evening with James Taylor & His All-Star BandWhen: April 12 – April 28Find tickets and more info hereIf there was ever a festival made for James Taylor & His All-Star Band at this juncture of his 50-year career, it’s Day on the Green.

Made in Chelsea returns on Monday night and while there are a few new faces in the reality TV line-up, fans can also expect to see couple Maeva D'Ascanio and James Taylor back on the show. Having tied the knot in December after welcoming their son Beau the year before, you would think that the pair are the midst of marital bliss. However, Made in Chelsea stars Sam Prince and Yasmine Zweegers have teased otherwise ahead of the E4 show's new series.

Roger Daltrey is about to show Who fans who he is.The 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer just announced he’s embarking on a brief, solo, acoustic North American tour this May and June with special guests KT Tunstall and Dan Bern on select dates.Along the way, the “Baba O’Riley” singer will headline at Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Sunday, June 16 and Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, June 18.At all shows, Daltrey plans on “presenting a mostly acoustic set of Who gems, rarities, solo nuggets and other surprises with an intimate rock-based band and setting as well as answering questions from the audience,” according to a press release.For fans that can’t wait to chop it up with the man who provided the vocals to timeless hits like “Who Are You,” “Pinball Wizard,” “My Generation,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Behind Blue Eyes” and so many more live, tickets can be secured as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 22, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Highland Park’s annual summer music festival stretches all the way from early June to late August.Just a few of the biggest names set to perform this year include Lynyrd Skynyrd with ZZ Top, James Taylor, Robert Plant with Allison Krauss, Daryl Hall with Elvis Costello

Ravinia is pulling out all the stops this year.Highland Park, IL’s annual summer-long music festival just announced their 2024 lineup — with over 100 concerts scheduled — and it’s a doozy.This year’s edition features big names from yesteryear like James Taylor, Robert Plant with Alison Krauss, The Beach Boys with John Stamos, Mavis Staples, and Daryl Hall with Elvis Costello.Other icons set to grace the Ravinia Festival stages this year include Norah Jones, Little Feat, Gipsy Kings, OAR, and Melissa Etheridge with Indigo Girls.As of now, tickets can be scooped up for a handful of the 2024 concerts.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Wednesday, April 24, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.All Ravinia concerts with inventory available can be found below with performers, dates, show start times, and links to buy tickets.As mentioned earlier, over 100 acts are set to stop in Highland Park this year.For a fuller picture of the expansive multi-month lineup, you can find the full 2024 slate here.Need more multi-day jamborees?Here are just five of the biggest music festivals you won’t want to miss these next few months.Who else is on the road?Check out our list of the 50 biggest concerts in 2024 here to find out.

James Taylor has been touring tirelessly across the world.2024 will be no different.From May through September, the 75-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is hitting the road with his All-Star Band once again.Along the way, he’ll spend quite a bit of time in New York, too. He’s currently slated to bring the hits like “Fire and Rain,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” “How Sweet It Is” to Buffalo (June 25), Syracuse (June 26), Long Island (Aug.

Rangers finance chief James Taylor has explained where the club stand with UEFA and Financial Fair Play by explaining the monitoring process in THREE key pillars.

Miles Nazaire has become the latest reality star to take to the rink for ITV's Dancing on Ice. The Made in Chelsea charmer is a familiar face to viewers after appearances on a host of shows including Celebrity Ex on the Beach and Celebs Go Dating.