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March 4, 2016 8:57 AM

Sinatra's daughter hit No. 1 50 years ago

"These Boots are Made for Walkin'" was written by Lee Hazelwood, who considered recording it himself, but Nancy Sinatra convinced him that it sounded too harsh when sung by a man.

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March 3, 2016 8:54 AM

Remembering Nye's piano bar queen 'Sweet Lou' Snider

Snider passed away Sunday at the age of 81.

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March 2, 2016 9:01 AM

Polica out with new album 'United Crushers' this week

Polica's new album will be released later this week, but is featured on NPR's First Listen feature online now.

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March 1, 2016 8:58 AM

Carrie Rodriguez releases first bilingual album

"Lola" is a modern take on traditional Mexican ranchera music.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 29, 2016 10:03 AM

Springsteen's 'The River Tour' rolls into St. Paul tonight

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be back at the Xcel Energy Center.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 26, 2016 8:56 AM

D Mills and the Thrills perform Dylan and compete in Tiny Desk contest

Fargo-based D Mills and the Thrills is competing in NPR's Tiny Desk contest. They'll be at Dylanfest in Fargo Saturday.

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February 25, 2016 8:58 AM

Willie Nelson, Cyndi Lauper and Santigold featured on NPR's First Listen

Music from Willie Nelson and Cyndi Lauper is on NPR's First Listen feature now. So is Santigold's song about the selfie generation.

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February 24, 2016 8:57 AM

Lou Christie hit No. 1 50 years ago

After he recorded "Lightnin' Strikes," he said an executive at his label MGM threw the tape in the garbage. Christie went to California and promoted the song on his own.

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February 23, 2016 8:58 AM

Lissie is back in the Midwest with new album

Lissie recently purchased a farm in Iowa, and released her new album "My Wild West."

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February 22, 2016 8:14 AM

Paul Simon's only No. 1 solo hit was 40 years ago

Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" was No. 1 40 years ago. It's his only No. 1 hit as a solo artist.

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