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By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
(Friday, July 3, 2009)
The nonprofit organization that puts on the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival in Helena-West Helena will charge admission for its main stage for the first time in its 24-year history. » Read story.
By Evie Blad
(Thursday, July 2, 2009)
Blythe McCauley plans to spend the next five days doing vocal exercises and singing her favorite songs to decide which ones best display the sweet, soulful tones in her voice. » Read story.
bloomberg news
(Friday, June 26, 2009)
Police investigating Michael Jackson’s death looked into his medical treatment Friday, seeking to interview one of the pop king’s doctors and seizing a car that they said may contain drugs or other evidence. » Read story.
the associated press
(Thursday, June 25, 2009)
Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted “King of Pop” who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world’s most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. » Read story.
By Jack Hill
(Thursday, June 4, 2009)
Merle Haggard reckons he is one lucky guy. » Read story.
By ArkansasOnline
(Friday, May 29, 2009)
Citadel Broadcasting has called off its Summer Jam 2009 concert, citing circumstances out of its control in an anemic economy. » Read story.
By Jennifer Christman
(Sunday, May 24, 2009)
Kris Allen can’t remember the last concert he attended at Alltel Arena. » Read story.
By Alex Daniels, Jane Fullerton
(Saturday, May 23, 2009)
Arkansas’ senators took time during a busy week of legislative work to congratulate a fellow Arkansan who knows how to garner votes — American Idol winner Kris Allen. » Read story.
by jocelyn noveck, the associated press
(Thursday, May 21, 2009)
Adam Lambert fans, take heart: At least your guy doesn’t have to sing the hokey “No Boundaries,” this year’s much mocked “American Idol” ballad, ever, ever again. » Read story.
By ArkansasOnline
(Wednesday, May 20, 2009)
Who should wear the American Idol crown this year? Adam Lambert or hometown favorite Kris Allen? » Read story.
By Ellis Widner
(Wednesday, May 20, 2009)
It was kind of tempting to download Bobby Vinton’s 1962 ballad “Rain, Rain Go Away” during these past few rainy weeks, hit the repeat function and hope Mother Nature took the hint. » Read story.
Conway singer battles Californian in finale
By Jennifer Christman, Laura Stevens
(Wednesday, May 20, 2009)
Cheerleaders. Nachos. Fandom.
All the features and fervor of football filled the University of Central Arkansas’ Estes Stadium on Tuesday night. But the sport on view was singing. » Read story.
Lee:Allen, Lambert both deserve win
By Linda Caillouet
(Wednesday, May 20, 2009)
Little Rock musician John Lee had a hand in Conway singer Kris Allen’s decision to try out for American Idol, but said, “I’m not hung up on who wins,” as he watched Allen and Adam Lambert compete in the show’s finale Tuesday night. » Read story.
By Jack Hill
(Sunday, May 17, 2009)
Chances are unlikely that anyone will ever catch a trout in the Arkansas River. But you can find Trout Fishing in America down by the river during Riverfest, as the Northwest Arkansas-based duo will perform two out of three days of the festival’s schedule. » Read story.
Friends say Allen is humble and has a big heart.
democrat-gazette
(Sunday, May 17, 2009)
And then there were two. » Read story.
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