"American Idol" narrowed down the competition to its top 24. But which singers made the judges' final cut to move on and sing for America's vote? One singer who left it all on the stage during the ...

An upcoming show will tell the story of R&B legend Etta James. It’s not a tribute show or like a biopic, according to its producers. It’s a party. “We’re going to have a great time. We’re also going ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. The complex life and powerful voice of Los Angeles native Etta James, whose ...

The band is the subject of CBS' special 'A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September' Samantha Stutsman is a writer and surveillance editor at PEOPLE. Gems/Redferns From ...

All week we're revisiting archival interviews with key figures in early rock and roll, rockabilly and R&B. Singer, songwriter, producer and talent scout Johnny Otis got his start leading a big band ...

James was discovered as a teen by talent scout Johnny Otis. Her career took off in the '60s with hits like "All I Could Do Was Cry" and "At Last." She died in 2012. Originally broadcast in 1994. This ...

This unlikely collaboration between James and Jones happened at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1975. As the story goes, Jones was asked to step in after James suffered a last-minute lineup change.

André Joseph is a movie features writer at Collider. Born and raised in New York City, he graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor's Degree in Film. He freelances as an independent filmmaker, ...

Etta James was an American singer popular for her deep, emotional voice and powerful stage presence. She blended blues, R&B, soul, and gospel in a way that left a lasting mark on music history. Born ...

Sometimes, the most effective way to become successful in the music industry is to be in the right place at the right time, and that’s certainly true for Brian Ray, the long-time guitarist and bassist ...