Beverly Keel

dean of the College of Media and Entertainment at Middle Tennessee State University

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Kris Kristofferson, an acclaimed singer-songwriter in Nashville and a movie star in Hollywood, died on Saturday at his home in Maui. He was 88 years old.

Remembering Kris Kristofferson, who changed country music

Kris Kristofferson, an acclaimed singer-songwriter in Nashville and a movie star in Hollywood, died on Saturday at his home in Maui. He was 88 years old.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Three women over age 75 are topping the Billboard charts — Brenda Lee, Dolly Parton, and Cher. They’ve been making music for decades.

Why are Brenda Lee, Dolly Parton, Cher beloved? They’re unapologetically themselves

Three women over age 75 are topping the Billboard charts — Brenda Lee, Dolly Parton, and Cher. They’ve been making music for decades.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Music legend Loretta Lynn died today at age 90. Her legacy paved the way for outspoken women in country music.

‘She was like your country aunt’: The impact of Loretta Lynn

Music legend Loretta Lynn died today at age 90. Her legacy paved the way for outspoken women in country music.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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