MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On this day in 1942, soul legend Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. was born in Covington, Tennessee. Hayes was raised by his grandparents. His deep, smooth sound helped reshape soul music. He ...

This week we're throwing it back to different decades of music. Today it's the 1970s. What would you say is a quintessential song from that decade? We'll spin a set. While you're here, please ensure ...

Black artists shaped the sound of American music, and the world took notice, often without giving credit. This Black Music Month, we’re honoring the innovators, the barrier-breakers, and the ...

Rarely Seen '70s Music Legend, 81, Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Provocative Album Cover originally appeared on Parade. Sometimes the most controversial moments in music history happen completely by ...

Jeopardy! viewers were left open-mouthed during Wednesday’s (March 26) episode after all three contestants failed to recognize the actor behind one of film and television’s most famous detectives. The ...

Stax Records and Craft Recordings are serving up something special with The Best of Isaac Hayes, a newly remastered collection of ten legendary tracks. The album drops June 6, featuring classics like ...

The 2025 Academy Awards ceremony takes place this Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Elton John has the chance to make history at the event, as the pop-rock legend could become the ...

Dan Coulter was 12 years old when he bought his first jukebox. The Bloomington kid wasn’t very good in academics but he liked music and he was good with his hands. When he heard that a friend had a ...