Recording Academy records John Prine song for charity

Big Loud Records has signed singer-songwriter Ben Burgess, who was recently featured on the track “Heartbreak” from Diplo’s new country album Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley’s Chapter 1: Snake Oil.Born and raised in East Dallas, Texas, Burgess got his start performing at clubs on Sixth Street in Austin before landing his first big cut as a songwriter with the Jonas Brothers’ “Chillin’ In the Summertime.” After signing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell in 2015, he began accumulating cuts across

website and social media channels.House Party, as the fundraiser is titled, coincides with World Gin Day. Viewers will be able to donate to Nordoff Robins, the UK’s largest musical therapy charity, during the livestream.

John Prine’s widow and manager, Fiona Whelan Prine, shared some candid thoughts about the final days of his life after he contracted the coronavirus in March. Prine’s family announced his death at age 73 in April after a lengthy hospitalization that came after he and his wife contracted COVID-19 following a European tour.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterKacey Musgraves, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Bill Murray, Eric Church and Stephen Colbert are just a few of the many artists confirmed for “Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine,” an online celebration of the legendary singer-songwriter, who died earlier this year of coronavirus complications.The show will premiere Thursday, June 11 at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT/4:30pm PT across multiple platforms including Prine’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitch

According to the brother of Lauren Sanchez, she and her new boyfriend, Jeff Bezos, threw him under the bus amid their selfie scandal. Page Six reported on comments today from Michael Sanchez, the brother of Lauren, in which he said he was wrongly blamed for leaking nude pics between Lauren and Jeff Bezos, the Amazon boss.

Many Manchester United fans are convinced that the path is now clear for their club to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.

The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.

The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday (June 2) to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.Fiona Whelan Prine, who also contracted the coronavirus and has since recovered, told a Senate panel that allowing more people to cast an absentee ballot is critical in ensuring that people would remain safe and healthy during the 2020 election.“This is not nor should

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.

Excellent!

Jason Wilber, "Time Traveler” (WilberTone)

Manchester United have offered Alexis Sanchez to Borrusia Dortmund in part-exchange for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.

The residents of Greater Manchester are being encouraged to sing on their doorsteps this Thursday (May 28)