Faith Hill News

Sir_Paul_20010101 Yesterday, June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.

It's difficult to put Nita Whitaker into one category. Graced by gospel, trained in opera, honed in pop, Nita's voice is a remarkable instrument that's difficult to define. But when you hear her power chops and sweet bell tones, you know you are in the presence of greatness.

Cabaret at the Castle Proudly Presents Nita Whitaker in The Courage to Dream. The concert will feature Musical Direction by Nelson Kole.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Cabaret at the Castle Proudly Presents Nita Whitaker in The Courage to Dream. The concert will feature Musical Direction by Nelson Kole.

Elaine Stritch and Donna McKechnie stopped in to see GOOD OL' GIRLS which only runs, as scheduled, through April 11th. They meet with the cast after the show.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party will host the return of successful songwriter & performer Victoria Shaw and her celebrated showcase Under The Covers With Victoria Shaw, Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running concert series Broadway at Birdland.

The off-Broadway musical GOOD OL' GIRLS is set to record its cast album today, March 23. The cast features Sally Mayes, Teri Ralston, Lauren Kennedy, Liza Vann, and Gina Stewart. A release date for the recording has yet to be announced.

Jazz Forum Arts Presents 9-Time Grammy-Winner! EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE Friday, March 26 at 8pm Tarrytown Music Hall.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the return of successful songwriter & performer VICTORIA SHAW and her celebrated showcase Under The Covers With Victoria Shaw, Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:00pm, as part of the long-running concert series Broadway at Birdland.

The hit Off-Broadway show, GOOD OL' GIRLS, is pleased to announce that audience members will receive a complimentary gourmet cupcake from Sugar Mama NYC at 8 p.m. performances on Wednesday from March 17 through April 7th. Customers who call Sugar Mama NYC will receive 10% off their order if they mention, GOOD OL' GIRLS. The musical which opened February 14th, will now play Wednesday evening performances, beginning March 17th.

Blue Note Recording Artist and Multi-Grammy-Award Winner Cassandra Wilson is a world renowned vocalist, songwriter and producer. At heart Cassandra is a Mississippi girl whose art reflects her deep musical and cultural roots. After studying with Ellis Marsalis in New Orleans, she established her career in New York City. She has since moved back and rediscovered her Mississippi roots. Cassandra makes her return to The Music Hall on the heels of her 2009 Grammy-Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Loverly.

On March 5th, Blue Suede Shoes: the 75th Anniversary Double Elvis Extravaganza, will play at the Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale. The event will feature Elvis impersonators Mike Albert and Scott Bruce. Together, these two dynamos make the 'king' come alive again, in an exciting multi-generational concert. Tickets are $29-$39 and can be purchased at http://parkerplayhouse.com.

GOOD OL' GIRLS, the new musical which opened Off-Broadway, at the Black Box Theatre at The Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues) on Sunday, February 14th will have a change in performance schedule.

Blue Note Recording Artist and Multi-Grammy-Award Winner Cassandra Wilson is a world renowned vocalist, songwriter and producer. At heart Cassandra is a Mississippi girl whose art reflects her deep musical and cultural roots. After studying with Ellis Marsalis in New Orleans, she established her career in New York City. She has since moved back and rediscovered her Mississippi roots. Cassandra makes her return to The Music Hall on the heels of her 2009 Grammy-Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Loverly.

On March 5th, Blue Suede Shoes: the 75th Anniversary Double Elvis Extravaganza, will play at the Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale. The event will feature Elvis impersonators Mike Albert and Scott Bruce. Together, these two dynamos make the 'king' come alive again, in an exciting multi-generational concert. Tickets are $29-$39 and can be purchased at http://parkerplayhouse.com.

The Hollywood Bowl - one of the premier outdoor music venues in the world and the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic - was honored at the 21st Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards on February 17, 2010, as the Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue.

Actress Liza Vann talks about her new Off-Broadway show Good Ol' Girls co-starring Sally Mayes and Lauren Kennedy, in addition to her own one woman show.

White Sand Entertainment (Ken Denison, executive producer) announces GOOD OL' GIRLS, a new musical set to open Off-Broadway, at the Black Box Theatre at The Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues) on Sunday, February 14th.

White Sand Entertainment (Ken Denison, executive producer) announces GOOD OL' GIRLS, a new musical set to open Off-Broadway, at the Black Box Theatre at The Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues) on Sunday, February 14th.