http://www.mail.com/people/197818-john-mayer.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/197818-john-mayer.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2047108-young-musicians-cling-to-cajun-zydeco-traditions.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Singer John Mayer sang his hits after local-born bluesman Dr. John performed hometown favorites such as "Iko Iko" on Friday to close out the sun-drenched first day of the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. They were among the final performers on a day heavy on Louisiana-influenced music, such as T'Monde, a band of 20-something... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:04:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2047108-young-musicians-cling-to-cajun-zydeco-traditions.html 2013-04-27T01:04:50Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2030696-rush-jams-rock-roll-hall-fame.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rush fans can relax. The band is now officially in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Canadian rockers were welcomed into the musical fraternity at Thursday's 28th annual induction ceremony by the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins. At the beginning of the Nokia Theatre event, the audience was already administering a standing ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:37:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2030696-rush-jams-rock-roll-hall-fame.html 2013-04-19T20:37:41Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2028520-newman-adler-inducted-rock-hall-fame.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Randy Newman is now a hall of famer. The singer-songwriter kicked off Thursday's 28th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles with a performance of "I Love L.A." He was joined by Jackson Browne, John Fogerty and Tom Petty. "I didn't think it would happen until I died o... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:18:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2028520-newman-adler-inducted-rock-hall-fame.html 2013-04-19T04:18:54Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2018306-richards-joins-clapton-crossroads-festival.html NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Clapton's Crossroads festival has become the mecca for riff worshippers, so it was appropriate that guitar deity Keith Richards made a surprise appearance to perform with Clapton. The Rolling Stone received perhaps the most sustained standing ovation of the night as he joined his old pal toward the end of Crossroads, a two-night conce... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 13:19:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2018306-richards-joins-clapton-crossroads-festival.html 2013-04-14T13:19:57Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2004740-surprised-than-luke-bryan-acms-win.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — Luke Bryan heard his name called at the end of the Academy of Country Music Awards, accepted the entertainer of the year trophy and then things became a blur. "It was like I was on the tilt-a-whirl," he said. Bryan pulled off a dizzying upset, all right, beating out the night's top winner Miranda Lambert, two-time entertainer of the year ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:04:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2004740-surprised-than-luke-bryan-acms-win.html 2013-04-08T13:04:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2003528-luke-bryan-miranda-lambert-win-big-acms.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everything went to script Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards until the end, when Luke Bryan pulled off an amazing upset and won entertainer of the year. Bryan immediately overshadowed top winner Miranda Lambert's big night by beating out some of country music's top performers, including Lambert and her husband Blake Shelt... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:34:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2003528-luke-bryan-miranda-lambert-win-big-acms.html 2013-04-08T03:34:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881166-whitney-death-clive-davis-gala-presses.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A year after Whitney Houston's death, music executive Clive Davis remembered her in words — and video. Houston died last year just hours before the annual Clive Davis Gala was to start. On Saturday, Davis said his world continues "to be so shattered by her passing" and that Houston's death still feels "unreal." ... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881166-whitney-death-clive-davis-gala-presses.html 2013-02-10T17:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858790-hunter-hayes-path-to-grammy-noms.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Being nominated for three Grammy Awards has only emboldened Hunter Hayes to take chances. Hayes played every instrument on his self-titled debut album, something he called an "intimidating experiment" in a town full of legendary hired hands. He also went hard against the current trends in country music in another way, pursuing his ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858790-hunter-hayes-path-to-grammy-noms.html 2013-01-31T18:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1839968-mayer-aguilera-rock-hall-fame-performers.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Mayer, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson are among the stars set to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Mayer will perform in honor of Albert King with Gary Clark Jr., then induct the late bluesman. Aguilera and Hudson will salute Donna Summer. Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins will induct Rush and ha... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1839968-mayer-aguilera-rock-hall-fame-performers.html 2013-01-23T13:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1836984-smaller-crowd-excitement-this-time.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Schoolteacher Patricia Cooper gazed out at the many hundreds of thousands of people lining the National Mall, moments after Barack Obama had been sworn in for the second time as president. "The media kept saying there were going to be so many fewer people," said Cooper, 51, from Upper Marlboro, Md. "But look out there!" she beamed. "We s... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1836984-smaller-crowd-excitement-this-time.html 2013-01-22T08:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1835360-beyonce-hudson-star-turns-inauguration.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was her "Dreamgirls" co-star Jennifer Hudson. If President Barack Obama's first inaugural theme seemed to be summed up b... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1835360-beyonce-hudson-star-turns-inauguration.html 2013-01-22T04:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1835672-quick-hits-moments-obama-inaugural.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A wistful moment for President Barack Obama came shortly after his public swearing-in ceremony. As he began walking off the inaugural platform to go into the U.S. Capitol for the traditional luncheon with lawmakers and other dignitaries, Obama stopped and turned around to look at the scene on the National Mall, filled with hundreds of th... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1835672-quick-hits-moments-obama-inaugural.html 2013-01-21T21:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1828456-john-mayer-organizes-sings-benefit-concert.html BOZEMAN, Montana (AP) — John Mayer performed at his first concert in nearly two years, a fundraiser he helped organize to benefit firefighters that helped save his home and others from a Montana wildfire. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported (http://bit.ly/SajIra ) that Mayer started with his first live performance of "If I Ever Get Around to Living," at ... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1828456-john-mayer-organizes-sings-benefit-concert.html 2013-01-18T11:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1827482-billy-joel-fleetwood-mac-to-headline-jazz-fest.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Billy Joel, Maroon 5, Willie Nelson, Fleetwood Mac and Hall & Oates are among the acts headlining this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The outdoor spring music festival spans seven days over two weekends in such genres like jazz, gospel, rhythm and blues, Cajun and zydeco. In all, hundreds of acts will perform on about a... Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1827482-billy-joel-fleetwood-mac-to-headline-jazz-fest.html 2013-01-17T15:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1782452-ap-music-writers-top-10-albums-year.html Mesfin Fekadu's picks: 1. Nas, "Life is Good": "I am a graphic classic song composer," Nas raps on the intro to his latest album. And he's right. You may disagree, but Nas is the best rapper alive, and with "Life is Good," he's got the year's top album, regardless of genre. On "Life," he's spitting rhymes about his ex-wife, Kelis — like the soulful "Bye B... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1782452-ap-music-writers-top-10-albums-year.html 2012-12-21T20:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1769582-springsteen-gaga-join-stones-newtown.html NEW YORK (AP) — Only at a Rolling Stones concert could appearances by Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga seem almost like afterthoughts. Those superstars and other top acts including the Black Keys and John Mayer jammed with the Stones on Saturday night, winding down a series of concerts celebrating the 50th year of rock's most enduring band (the occasion wa... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1769582-springsteen-gaga-join-stones-newtown.html 2012-12-16T13:36:00Z