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A jury found musician Ed Sheeran, who stood accused of copying Marvin Gaye’s 1973 hit “Let’s Get It On” when he composed his 2014 single “Thinking Out Loud,” not liable Thursday in the copyright infringement lawsuit brought against him, according to NBC News.
A jury found musician Ed Sheeran, who stood accused of copying Marvin Gaye’s 1973 hit “Let’s Get It On” when he composed his 2014 single “Thinking Out Loud,” not liable Thursday in the copyright infringement lawsuit brought against him, according to NBC News.
 
Legendary Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot, famous for songs including “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” “Carefree Highway,” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” has died at the age of 84.
Legendary Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot, famous for songs including “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Sundown,” “Carefree Highway,” and “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” has died at the age of 84.
 
Kacey Musgraves and Reese Witherspoon announced plans for a new country music reality TV competition series called “My Kind Of Country” on Apple TV Plus.
Kacey Musgraves and Reese Witherspoon announced plans for a new country music reality TV competition series called “My Kind Of Country” on Apple TV Plus.
 
Country music legend Willie Nelson announced on Tuesday that he’ll celebrate his 90th birthday with a star-studded summer concert tour headlining music festivals across the United States.
Country music legend Willie Nelson announced on Tuesday that he’ll celebrate his 90th birthday with a star-studded summer concert tour headlining music festivals across the United States.
 
Kid Rock got everyone’s attention on Monday when he shared news on his Instagram that he will be headlining several concerts this summer as part of his “No Snowflakes Summer Concerts.”
Kid Rock got everyone’s attention on Monday when he shared news on his Instagram that he will be headlining several concerts this summer as part of his “No Snowflakes Summer Concerts.”
 
Singer Ed Sheeran recently revealed that his wife was diagnosed with a tumor while she was pregnant but chose not to pursue treatment until she gave birth to the baby.
Singer Ed Sheeran recently revealed that his wife was diagnosed with a tumor while she was pregnant but chose not to pursue treatment until she gave birth to the baby.
 
Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and his wife didn’t hold back in ripping former bandmate Roger Waters, denouncing him on Twitter as a “misogynistic, anti-Semitic Putin apologist.”
Legendary Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and his wife didn’t hold back in ripping former bandmate Roger Waters, denouncing him on Twitter as a “misogynistic, anti-Semitic Putin apologist.”
 
Country star Ricky Skaggs said concert goers at his shows are more open these days to hearing about the gospel after all “the latest craziness,” “the virus,” and more.
Country star Ricky Skaggs said concert goers at his shows are more open these days to hearing about the gospel after all “the latest craziness,” “the virus,” and more.
 
Guitar great Jeff Beck has died at the age of 78, according to a statement from his family.
Guitar great Jeff Beck has died at the age of 78, according to a statement from his family.
 
The Turnage Theater celebrated Christmas early: "The Cowboy Way."
The Turnage Theater celebrated Christmas early: "The Cowboy Way."
 
As I grow older, I am reverting back to my years of listening to music.
 
An alternative Christian band, Indie Recording Artists Fernando Rivera and Tiffany Elaine, "Fern and Tiff", based in North Carolina are on a mission to bring their compelling lyrics and soulful journeys to the music stage.
An alternative Christian band, Indie Recording Artists Fernando Rivera and Tiffany Elaine, "Fern and Tiff", based in North Carolina are on a mission to bring their compelling lyrics and soulful journeys to the music stage.
 
Melodies I Like to Play: "Brothers in Arms"
 
The eclectic playlist of melodies that I am drawn to in inspiration to learn, and play, has just been enriched by one melody from my childhood that concurrently found its place into the collective consciousness of generations, rightly seeking that bittersweet space where happiness lives.
The eclectic playlist of melodies that I am drawn to in inspiration to learn, and play, has just been enriched by one melody from my childhood that concurrently found its place into the collective consciousness of generations, rightly seeking that bittersweet space where happiness lives.
 
People grow old with music, as I have as well; and, on strong occasion, what they learn to love early in life influences what they love as they grow older.
People grow old with music, as I have as well; and, on strong occasion, what they learn to love early in life influences what they love as they grow older.
 
I heard this Johnny Cash rendition of the Nine Inch Nails original from a video years ago, and then again recently was reminded when listening to music while traveling.
I heard this Johnny Cash rendition of the Nine Inch Nails original from a video years ago, and then again recently was reminded when listening to music while traveling.
 
There are so many outstanding songs written over the last seventy years since the advent of hi-fidelity stereophonic equipment's development, which stands to reason, music played well and properly presented sticks perfectly to our better spirits.
There are so many outstanding songs written over the last seventy years since the advent of hi-fidelity stereophonic equipment's development, which stands to reason, music played well and properly presented sticks perfectly to our better spirits.
 
The renovated and recently revived Turnage Theater has fallen on some pretty hard times as of late, and is being forced to shutter its doors.
The renovated and recently revived Turnage Theater has fallen on some pretty hard times as of late, and is being forced to shutter its doors.
 
I recently heard that Neil Diamond is retiring from touring due to a Parkinson's diagnosis.
I recently heard that Neil Diamond is retiring from touring due to a Parkinson's diagnosis.
 
Missy brought the boys to town to play the Turnage Theater and their unique, functioning blend of jazz, rock, country, and bluegrass blew me away.
Missy brought the boys to town to play the Turnage Theater and their unique, functioning blend of jazz, rock, country, and bluegrass blew me away.
 
The Barefoot Movement returned to the region to play Greenville's Concert in the Park, Sunday, July 29, 2012, and it was a rousing success.
The Barefoot Movement returned to the region to play Greenville's Concert in the Park, Sunday, July 29, 2012, and it was a rousing success.
 
My first exposure to Bob Dylan was in 1963
 
Creedence Clearwater Revival released their Cosmo's Factory album in 1970. With all the hard rock and drug culture music on the scene it was nice to get back to some good old rock and roll driving guitar and down home lyrics.
Creedence Clearwater Revival released their Cosmo's Factory album in 1970. With all the hard rock and drug culture music on the scene it was nice to get back to some good old rock and roll driving guitar and down home lyrics.
 
Leo Kottke has been a personal favorite of mine for decades. The baby-faced acoustic guitar picker, who managed to create his own robust expressive style, has grown older as I have, but, he is still the master, maybe better.
Leo Kottke has been a personal favorite of mine for decades. The baby-faced acoustic guitar picker, who managed to create his own robust expressive style, has grown older as I have, but, he is still the master, maybe better.
 
Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Central Park, New York City, Graceland, stan's music,
 
"Mona Lisas and Madhatters", from Elton John's Honky Château, was that special ballad of heart wrenching sincerity, forever etched on the collective soul of generation, which saved a lyrical moment in time, and became a gift to so many.
"Mona Lisas and Madhatters", from Elton John's Honky Château, was that special ballad of heart wrenching sincerity, forever etched on the collective soul of generation, which saved a lyrical moment in time, and became a gift to so many.
 
It's Friday night, I'm out of energy, the funds are tight, and I just want to kick back, and 'keep the home fire burning' with 'The Missus'.
It's Friday night, I'm out of energy, the funds are tight, and I just want to kick back, and 'keep the home fire burning' with 'The Missus'.
 
Some songs are performance songs and some songs are just there for you to cry in you beer songs. Bob Dylan wrote both types during his pre-mailing it in days.
Some songs are performance songs and some songs are just there for you to cry in you beer songs. Bob Dylan wrote both types during his pre-mailing it in days.
 
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits holds a special place in my musical heart for many reasons; not least of which, Dire Straits, led by the Knopfler brothers, came onto the musical scene with their first album, Dire Straits, 1978, at the height of the dreaded Disco craze.
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits holds a special place in my musical heart for many reasons; not least of which, Dire Straits, led by the Knopfler brothers, came onto the musical scene with their first album, Dire Straits, 1978, at the height of the dreaded Disco craze.
 
"Why Does Love Got to be so Sad?" will always be among my favorite rock 'n' roll songs, but only one version of it - the version that appears of "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs".
"Why Does Love Got to be so Sad?" will always be among my favorite rock 'n' roll songs, but only one version of it - the version that appears of "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs".
 
Apparently, one of the best ways to start an argument over music is to discuss the inter-personal relationships of the various members of The Band.
Apparently, one of the best ways to start an argument over music is to discuss the inter-personal relationships of the various members of The Band.
 
I'm sure this is not a first, maybe it is: But when has Bath, NC ever had a musician at the precipice of talent as Missy Raines with her New Hip in tow?
I'm sure this is not a first, maybe it is: But when has Bath, NC ever had a musician at the precipice of talent as Missy Raines with her New Hip in tow?
 
Like many, I first heard this song in 1963 when a popular folk group, Peter Paul and Mary, sang in on their album.
Like many, I first heard this song in 1963 when a popular folk group, Peter Paul and Mary, sang in on their album.
 
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