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Competitions

Competitions

Enter prize draws for the chance to win concert tickets, CDs, DVDs, cash, the latest gadgets, holidays and more.

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New releases

New releases

Check the new and upcoming CD, Blu-ray and DVD music releases.

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Elvis Presley's Concept Album

Elvis Presley's Concept Album

Harley Payette explains why he thinks that the "I'm 10,000 Years Old - Elvis Country" album "tells us as much about the man who created it as anything he ever did."

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Song of the week

Song of the week

Each week we showcase a classic track as Song of the Week. Check the current and past choices.

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Johnny Otis obituary - 1921-2012

Johnny Otis obituary - 1921-2012

The "Godfather of R&B," Johnny Otis, passed away on January 17 at the age of 90.

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Bruce Springsteen releases We Take Care Of Our Own single

Bruce Springsteen releases We Take Care Of Our Own single

Take a listen to Bruce Springsteen's new single, released ahead of his upcoming 17th studio album "Wrecking Ball."

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Before they were famous - high school yearbook photos

Before they were famous - high school yearbook photos

See if you can identify these stars before they were famous.

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Paul McCartney to perform at 54th Grammy Awards

Written by admin on January 19, 2012 – 8:16 pm -

Paul McCartney has confirmed that he will be performing at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony which takes place on February 12 in Los Angeles.

McCartney is nominated in the Best Historical Album category for the “Band On The Run – Deluxe Edition.”

54th Grammy Awards

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Paul McCartney named the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year

Written by admin on September 14, 2011 – 4:34 pm -

Paul McCartney - 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year Paul McCartney will be honoured as the 2012 MusiCares® Person of the Year at its 22nd annual benefit gala on February 10, 2012. He is being recognised for both his creative achievements and his many philanthropic activities.

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Neil Young receives person of the year award

Written by admin on January 31, 2010 – 8:06 am -

Neil Young became the 20th recipient of the MusiCares Person of the Year award on Friday night.

Neil Young - MusiCares Person of the Year The Grammy Week event was held at Los Angeles Convention Center on 29 January, with more than 2,000 people in attendance. The host Jack Black was reportedly in hilarious form as he introduced a lineup of nearly 30 artists performing 20 Neil Young songs.

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