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The wonderful harmonies of The Mamas and The Papas. The smooth tones of Nat King Cole. The innovative country of Hank Williams. (Not Junior, though. Because the theme to Monday Night Football only takes you so far.)
Singers: The Supremes
Okay, this fact shocked me: The Supremes are America’s most successful vocal group. Not the Beach Boys. Not the Temptations. This...
Read MoreSinger: George Strait
He didn’t seek a crossover to rock, as Garth Brooks did. And he didn’t get caught up in his own persona, as Hank Williams, Jr....
Read MoreSinger: Buddy Holly
He died at the way-too-young age of 23. He’d only been recognized on the music scene for a year and a half. And yet he managed...
Read MoreSinger: Linda Ronstadt
There are those who are just good singers. “Just” isn’t meant to be pejorative; certainly we welcome all the good singers...
Read MoreSinger: Sam Cooke
Smooth, distinctive, soulful. Words just don’t exist to explain the sound that Sam Cooke brought to rhythm and blues in America....
Read MoreSinger: Stevie Wonder
Who has won more Grammy Awards than any other male solo artist? Why, that’s right, it’s Stevie Wonder. It’s amazing that...
Read MoreSingers: The Eagles
Someone may point out an exception that hasn’t occurred to me, but to the best of my recollection, The Eagles have never recorded a...
Read MoreSinger: Dolly Parton
She was born in the poor community of Locust Ridge, Tennessee. One of 12 children. Started singing on a radio station at age 11. Moved to...
Read MoreSingers: The Temptations
Close your eyes, and you can see The Temptations performing in your mind. One lead singer, four (usually) dancing and singing along. Flashy...
Read MoreSinger: Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett has only had one single hit the top ten of the Country chart, “Cowboy Man” (1986). But he’s won four Grammy...
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