Morning Edition: Music

December 22, 2015 8:57 AM

Tennessee Ernie Ford song about coal mining hit No. 1 60 years ago

The song was written and first performed in 1946 by Merle Travis. It's about the life of a Kentucky coal miner.

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December 21, 2015 8:55 AM

Dreaming of a white Christmas

If you are dreaming of a white Christmas, meteorologist Paul Huttner says it looks like you'll get your wish if you live in the northwestern two-thirds of the state where they already have a few inches of snow.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 18, 2015 8:58 AM

Keith Richards has had a good year

Rolling Stones' Keith Richards has had a good year as he turns 72 today.

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December 17, 2015 8:55 AM

American Scarecrows to play Cedar Cultural Center

American Scarecrows will play Cedar Cultural Center, and since it's Christmas time, maybe they'll play "Snoopy's Christmas."

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December 16, 2015 8:57 AM

Seeger acknowledged King Solomon in writing 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'

Pete Seeger gave King Solomon credit for helping to write the hit song "Turn! Turn! Turn!"

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December 15, 2015 8:54 AM

Johnny Cash, Gordon Jenkins settled dispute over 'Folsom Prison Blues'

Johnny Cash had to settle a dispute over writing "Folsom Prison Blues."

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December 14, 2015 8:57 AM

Adele to kick off North American tour in St. Paul

The Grammy winner will play at the Xcel Energy Center on July 5-6. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

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December 11, 2015 8:55 AM

Adam Sandler updates 'Hanukkah Song'

The comedian recently updated the lyrics to include actress Scarlett Johansson and singer Adam Levine, among others, during a live concert in San Diego, Calif.

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December 10, 2015 8:57 AM

Ramsey Lewis to play holiday classics at the Dakota

Lewis has won three Grammys and in 2007 earned a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award.

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December 9, 2015 8:56 AM

Transgender actress in Lou Reed song dies

Holly Woodlawn passed away Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 69. She had been battling cancer.

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