MUSIC NEWS: WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016
CRAIG MORGAN - SON
Funeral arrangements are still pending for Craig Morgan's son. Jerry Greer's body was recovered from the waters of northwestern Tennessee _ a day after an accident in which Greer and a friend were tubing. Something went wrong and both went under.
The other boy was able to get out, but Greer didn't make it. A statement from Morgan through his publicist says the family is grateful for the support _ and is asking for prayers.
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KENNY CHESNEY, MEGHAN TRAINOR HELP BOOST RATINGS FOR FIREWORKS SHOW
Sure, people watched for the fireworks _ but they also listened for the music. And so, it's only fair that Kenny Chesney and Meghan Trainor get some of the credit for the ratings for the annual Macy's Fourth of July show. It finished eighth among the top shows for last week. The Nielsen ratings company says it drew just over seven million pairs of eyes to the set. Also performing at the show were Pitbull and 5 Seconds of Summer.
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U.S. OPEN SHOW WILL FEATURE MUSIC
There's always plenty of tennis at the U.S. Open.
But there is also going to be plenty of music on hand, too. Flo Rida will be among to perform at Arthur Ashe Kids' Day. The annual event named after the late tennis star is set for Aug. 27 _ two days before the start of the tennis tournament in Flushing, New York.
Other musical acts include Troye Sivan and Jordan Fisher. And no worries about a rain date; there is now a retractable roof at the main stadium _ and it can be put into service if the skies threaten.
The event will air on ABC on Aug. 28.
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RICH HOMIE QUAN APOLOGIZES FOR BOTCHING BIGGIE SONG
It isn't quite as bad as botching the national anthem before a big sporting event. But it is considered a ``Biggie'' when it comes to Rich Homie Quan. The Atlanta rapper says he's sorry for messing up the words to the Notorious B.I.G. classic ``Get Money.'' It happened during a live performance at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors. And as soon as it did the Twitterverse went nuts with criticism _ including comments that wondered why someone from Biggie Smalls' native Brooklyn didn't get to sing the song. Through a spokeswoman, Quan said he meant no disrespect to Biggie and says he's sorry to everyone upset by his high-profile goof.
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FANTASIA - UNREST
Fantasia says the nation needs a new approach to repairing the racial gulf _ because what's being done now _ as she put it _ ``ain't working.'' The singer and former ``American Idol'' champ says we need to try something different to help bring people together. She spoke in New York as she walked the red carpet at the Hip Hop Honors on V-H-1.
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J-LO - LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA ORLANDO BENEFIT
It was just a month ago that a gunman opened fire in an Orlando nightclub, killing 49 people. Now, Jennifer Lopez and ``Hamilton'' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda are partnering on a benefit single. They were on the ``Tonight Show'' last night to perform ``Love Make the World Go Round.'' The song honours the victims, with the proceeds benefiting the Hispanic Federation's Orlando fund. It was also a chance to see Miranda's new look. He cut his long locks, following his final performance Saturday in his Broadway smash Hamilton.
(Associated Press)
