Willie Mae grew up to become the legendary Big Mama Thornton, whose vibrant growling voice on her song "Hound Dog" broke ...

American music, in all its rich diversity, owes its very foundation to Black artists. From jazz and blues to rock, disco, hip ...

The Wimberley Playhouse’s exceptional production of CRIMES OF THE HEART reminds us that we are all on a journey of ...

Issued on the 90th anniversary of Elvis’s birth on Jan. 8, Preston Lauterbach’s “Before Elvis: The African Americans Who Made ...

Mary Jamila Dozier-Jones was only 8 years old when she started the Montgomery Gospel Trio with Minnie Hendricks-McKents and ...

In addition to great music and great eats, both states have much to explore — historic downtowns, a parade of storied homes ...

Q: Elvis aficionados know that Presley's breakout song, "That's All Right," was written and performed by Arthur Crudup and ...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame foundation announced the list of 14 performers who will be considered for induction on Wednesday ...

The book highlights R&B performers like Little Junior Parker, Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, and Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup.

Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" was a hit when released in 1956. But the original was recorded several years earlier by Big Mama Thornton.

I only have 25 of the dearest ones. And here’s Big Mama Thornton right here in this pile. She’s “Hound Dog” years before Elvis, “Hound Dog.” Preston Lauterbach: Everybody knows that ...

Mariah Carey, Outkast, Bad Company, Billy Idol, The Black Crowes, Phish and other artists are nominated for induction into ...