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Country Music Hall of Fame shines spotlight on the life of Maine country singer Dick Curless

by Ray Routhier January 16, 2023January 15, 2023

The Nashville museum will host a yearlong exhibit on Curless, who died in 1995 and whose soulful music continues to inspire.

Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe Competition

by Associated Press January 15, 2023January 15, 2023

Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas, has been crowned Miss Universe.

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Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60

by KEN RITTER Associated Press January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

Robbie Knievel, who promoted himself as ‘Kaptain Robbie Knievel,’ set several stunt records, but also failed in several attempts.

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Lisa Marie Presley will be buried at Graceland next to son

by ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

Presley’s final resting place will be next to her son, Benjamin, who died in 2020, said a representative of actor Riley Keough, who is Presley’s daughter.

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Robbie Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive dies at 69

by Associated Press January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

His death was announced on social media Thursday by his brother and bandmate, Randy Bachman, who did not cite a cause.

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North Yarmouth Academy grad has hands full as music coordinator for Broadway and TV

by Ray Routhier January 13, 2023January 14, 2023

Maine native Haley Bennett has built a career as music supervisor, musician and conductor for a wide variety of filmed and live productions, including ‘Schmigadoon!’ on Apple TV+ and the musical ‘& Juliet’ on Broadway now.

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Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, dies at 54

by KRISTIN M. HALL and HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

The announcement came just hours after Priscilla Presley confirmed that Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to the hospital earlier Thursday.

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Dr. Dre reportedly selling music assets for more than $200 million

by Peter Sblendorio Tribune News Service January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

The hip-hop mogul is selling assets including his artist royalties from N.W.A. and for two solo albums, along with producing royalties and other entities.