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Khaleej Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Fairways & Airwaves: How music legends are finding their creative groove on the green
When George Strait rolled up to the Corpus Christi Country Club earlier this week, the only music in the air was the soft thwack of his driver making contact with a Titleist. There were no guitar strings, no arena lights; just palm trees swaying, a sea breeze on the fairways, and the quiet concentration of a man who's spent decades mastering rhythm in more ways than one. Strait, dressed in a blue collared shirt, navy shorts, camo cap, and reflective shades, teed off at 10 a.m. as a guest of a club member, surprising everyone lucky enough to share the course that day. The moment was very George: humble, laid-back and effortlessly cool as his 1983 hit 'Amarillo By Morning' But Strait isn't an anomaly; he's part of a growing band of musicians who find peace, focus, and creative recharge on the golf course. Golf: The Music Industry's Favourite Interlude More and more musicians, from rock legends to hip-hop moguls, are discovering that golf isn't just a game; it's a counterbalance to the chaos of the music world. It has tempo, timing, and mental discipline - everything that music requires, without the amps. Vince Gill, another country icon and former lead singer of the band Pure Prairie League, boasts a handicap as low as +1 and often plays with pros and fellow musicians alike. Alice Cooper, the shock rock king himself, plays nearly every day and has often credited golf with saving his life from addiction. A rebellious, high-energy singer who thrilled teens with mega-hits like 'School's Out, 'Poison' and 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' played in the 2013 Hero Dubai Desert Classic Challenge Match at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort in This special nine-hole exhibition also featured professional golfers such as Mark O'Meara, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, and Rafael Cabrera-Bello. Justin Timberlake, a former member of the '90s boy band NSYNC, has taken his golf obsession to the next level and owns a golf course in Memphis. Kenny G, the smooth jazz saxophone legend who scored a breakthrough hit in 1986 with 'Songbird' a beautiful, melodic saxophone ballad, is considered one of the best golfers in the music world. He's the only scratch handicap musician-golfer. Adam Levine of Maroon 5 is often seen on courses between tours, while in the world of hip-hop, golf is gaining ground. Snoop Dogg enjoys the social side of the sport, while DJ Khaled has made golf part of his brand, posting 'Let's go golf!' videos with the same gusto he brings to his records. From Studio Booths to Sand Traps Mike Mills, the multi-instrumentalist of iconic American alternative rock band R.E.M., who scored a major hit in 1991 with the multi-Grammy nominated 'Losing My Religion' described golf as a "terrific release" that helps him clear his head, noting that he sings better on days he plays. In this context, George Strait's Corpus Christi appearance is just the latest example of golf's crossover appeal, as it remains a quiet passion for many artists and sportsmen.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles Rocker, 68, Struggles With Vegas Sphere's 'Distracting' Visuals
For some concertgoers, attending a show at the Las Vegas Sphere is a dream come true. For others, one word comes to mind: overstimulation. Turns out, some performers feel the same way! Vocalist-guitarist Vince Gill, who's joined the Eagles for their Vegas Sphere residency, opened up about what it's like to perform at the esteemed venue. 'I try to ignore it,' Gill, 68, admitted during an episode of Chris Shiflett's 'Shred With Shifty' podcast, per Ultimate Classic Rock. 'I try not to watch any of the content, because it's pretty distracting. And it makes me get a little bit wobbly. Things are moving and tilting, and it's pretty neat.' 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 The singer, who joined the Eagles in 2017, continued, 'I jokingly tell people it's the most people I've ever been ignored by at a gig. But you know, they're there to see the bells and whistles, and that's the point of it all.' Gill said that while the visuals are no doubt 'unbelievable,' they've certainly thrown him off his game at times. 'I'll find myself, if I start watching it, forgetting to come back in and sing, and this and that, and get distracted,' he revealed. Related: The Eagles Sphere residency kicked off on September 20, 2024, and is set to conclude on November 8, 2025, totaling an impressive 44 shows over 22 weekends. The band performs beloved hits like "Hotel California" and "Take It Easy." The current lineup is Vince Gill, Don Henley, Joe Walks, Timothy B. Schmit, and Deacon Frey. Eagles Rocker, 68, Struggles With Vegas Sphere's 'Distracting' Visuals first appeared on Parade on May 26, 2025
Chicago Tribune
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
What to do in Chicago: Sueños in Grant Park, lakefront fireworks and the Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade: Retired Major Gen. William J. Walker will serve as this year's Memorial Day parade grand marshal, honoring his more than 30-year career that included tenure as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. House of Representatives. Walker served as the commanding general of the Washington, D.C., National Guard, where he led the response to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, as well as President Joe Biden's inauguration. Walker will offer a keynote address at a wreath-laying ceremony before the parade. Sueños Music Festival: Shakira, Peso Pluma, Don Omar and Grupo Frontera headline Sueños, which returns to Grant Park this weekend. Expect more than 100,000 people, as the Latin music festival expands to include a second stage, a larger footprint and a dance zone for even more fun. Fingers crossed, the weather will be better than last year. AC/DC: They're back in black, again, after nearly a decade. Still rocking a schoolboy uniform at age 70, Angus Young continues to lead the band on their 'Power Up' world tour. The tour rolls into Soldier Field this weekend. Matt Berninger: Best known as The National's frontman — you know that voice — Berninger brings his introspective solo work to Thalia Hall. Synth-heavy indie pop artist Ronboy, aka Julia Laws, also performs. Seems an ideal pairing. Vince Gill: The country music star takes a break from performing with the Eagles at the Sphere to play his own songs this weekend at the Chicago Theatre. The tour celebrates Vince Gill's 50th year as a professional musician. The Eagles resume their Las Vegas stand in September. Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest: Hop on the 'L' to Belmont for Lakeview's 40th anniversary Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest. It's a classic Chicago festival: tribute bands, artisan vendors, a community stage and, of course, food and drink. Rockin' in the Park: Rosemont's free summer concert series returns this weekend with alt-rock's Pino Farina Band and post-show fireworks. Throughout the summer, the series features pop and rock tribute bands spanning decades. Randolph Street Market Festival: Browse some 200 vendors as Randolph Street Market kicks off the summer season with a garden party. Live music and DJs will offer a soundtrack for your antique and vintage shopping. 'Marvel's Spider-Man — Beyond Amazing': Look out, here comes Spider-Man, in a Museum of Science and Industry exhibit. Perhaps more industry — as in, the MCU industrial complex — than science, the interactive exhibit promises rare comic books, costumes, props, statues of characters and drawing opportunities. Navy Pier Fireworks: No need to wait 'til Independence Day; summer fireworks are back. Starting this weekend, Navy Pier launches its twice-weekly lakefront display.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Organizers: Nashville Symphony fundraiser nets record $960K for education, programming
In its 20th year, the Nashville Symphony Fashion Show reached a historic crescendo in fundraising with a record-breaking $960,000 raised for education and community engagement programs. The fashion show was held April 29 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, featuring a runway show of the fall and winter 2025 collection by American eveningwear designer Pamella Roland. A performance by Vince Gill was considered a highlight of the show, Hall Strategies director Nancy Floyd said in a statement via email. The event welcomed about 650 guests to the Schermerhorn Center. Floyd said $660,000 of the proceeds raised will serve more than 60,000 students and adults this year. The programs funded included: Young People's Concerts, dynamic live orchestra performances and lesson plans tailored for K-12 students that reach thousands of students each year Free Community Concerts, which take place each summer in parks across the region, connecting the Nashville Symphony with tens of thousands of Middle Tennesseans Classroom visits from Nashville Symphony musicians to inspire students and introduce them to live orchestral music Hands-on instruction and mentorship for local music students, including side-by-side performance experiences And the Nashville Symphony's groundbreaking Accelerando program, which provides music instruction and mentorship to Tennessee students. The program prepares highly gifted young performers to pursue careers in music, and provides opportunities for musicians from diverse backgrounds who are underrepresented in today's orchestras. Reach reporter Craig Shoup by email at cshoup@ and on X @Craig_Shoup. To support his work, sign up for a digital subscription to This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Report: Nashville Symphony fundraiser nets record $960K for education
Epoch Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
An Evening With Vince Gill
For the past eight years, country singer-songwriter Vince Gill has toured with the popular rock band The Eagles. After group member Glenn Frey's passing, Gill stepped in to provide guitar work and vocals to songs that required the late Eagles member's musicianship. He calls his time spent with the hit-making group since 2017 an 'amazing experience.' This summer, he's heading in a different direction. In February 2025, Gill While 'I've spent 40 plus years creating that body of work, and I'm extremely proud of it.' When asked about his upcoming headlining tour, he said he wanted to get his music back out on the road in part because, 'I miss those songs.' It's been years since he's performed his own music for live audiences, and this time around, he's bringing along an eight-piece band to back him up, including acclaimed steel guitarist Eddy Dunlap. Related Stories 9/13/2024 4/9/2025 Concert-goers can expect to hear new material, as well as Gill's classic hits from the 1990s. One of those classics just so happens to be the single he misses performing the most. A Smile Sparks a Song Gill spent the fledgling years of his career in the 1970s and early 1980s playing in different bands. He spent time collaborating with country-rock group Pure Prairie League, who experienced great success with their surprise hit, 'Amie,' before Gill's tenure. After joining the band, he provided vocals for their subsequent hit, 'Let Me Love You Tonight.' Over the years, he's also dedicated time to playing with western swing group The Time Jumpers, who collaborated with Miranda Lambert on her 2014 album 'Platinum' for the fiddle-heavy, country-western inspired track, 'All That's Left.' But he's best known for his work as a solo country artist. (L) Cover for Vice Gill's 1990 album "When I Call Your Name" and his 1992 album cover for "I Still Believe in You" featuring hit song "Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away." Internet Archive. Public Domain His breakout hit came in 1990 with the release of the longing ballad, 'When I Call Your Name.' After it reached the second spot on Billboard country charts, more hits followed, and the singer became well-known for his distinctive tenor voice and emotionally driven songs about love and relationships. Other popular songs that solidified Gill as one of country music's authoritative voices include 'Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away,' 'I Still Believe in You,' and the spiritual tribute, 'Go Rest High on That Mountain.' Compact disc pamphlet from Vince Gill's 1994 album "When Love Finds You," featuring hit song "Go Rest High On That Mountain." Internet Archive. Public Domain The country artist began writing 'Go Rest High on That Mountain' in 1989 after the passing of Keith Whitley, one of the genre's influential singer-songwriters. It wasn't until 1993 that Gill finished writing the song after his older brother, Bob, passed. Though the song would go on to become one of Gill's signature country releases, the languid, intimate ballad could equally pass as a stirring contemporary hymn. Gill bravely explored the nuances of his grief within the lyrics, and the song quickly became a comforting respite to those who had experienced similar losses. Country music giants Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs contributed harmonies to the tribute's original recording. While Gill loves playing all his biggest hits and fan-favorite tracks, there's one he's most excited to perform again: his 1994 hit single, 'Whenever You Come Around.' It's another one of his signature ballads that allows his voice to take the lead. He wrote it for his wife, fellow vocalist Amy Grant. The inspiration for it came from an endearing observation. Amy Grant and Vince Gill perform together on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios in Burbank, Calif. in 'Whenever You Come Around,' he shared, 'That song I wrote about her smile is my favorite song to sing.' The couple tied the knot 25 years ago. A Half-Century Milestone The country singer is also excited to introduce fans to some of his new material. He's been hard at work songwriting in between touring, and he's penned over 100 new compositions in the last few years. A few of those should make the final cut for the 'An Evening with Vince Gill' set list. 'I've written 150 songs in the last two or three years, and I don't want to see them all sit in a desk drawer somewhere and never be heard.' The Oklahoma native feels that even after five decades in the country music business, he's still improving his skillset. 'My heart tells me I'm writing better songs. My ears tell me I'm singing better.' His summer 2025 tour starts on May 8 in Rochester, New York, and concludes in August with four shows at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. Other stops include The Chicago Theatre in Illinois on May 23, The Johnny Mercer Theatre in Savannah, Georgia on June 7, and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 14. While remarking on how it feels to still be performing after so many years in the music business, Gill What arts and culture topics would you like us to cover? Please email ideas or feedback to
