Filmmakers get Swede relief Oct 27, 2009
Expect a packed house Saturday when country star Vince Gill (shown here performing recently with Melissa Etheridge) and his band hit the stage at the Hanford Fox Theatre on Saturday night. Gill is a country music hall-of-famer with a long track record of hit songs. (Fresno Bee)
Planning Makes Working With Cancer Possible Oct 15, 2009
Melissa Etheridge promotes a month-long breast cancer awareness program at the Hard Rock Cafe. Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago, went through chemotherapy, and is now cancer free. (Click2Houston, TX)
Jam For Life, Trenton, NJ Oct 11, 2009
Primarily a cover band, they can be heard singing anything from the Eagles to Melissa Etheridge to Tom Petty to Cream. The band boasts Sandy Cropper as lead vocalist, Gary Geiger as bass player and backing vocal, as well as George Geiger on keyboards and backing vocals. (Suite101.com)
Worthy of 'Idol' worship Oct 8, 2009
At Tuesday's concert, she wore black jeans and a sequined top and appeared to be thinner than she was a month ago when she ripped through "Bring Me Some Water" in the show-stopping duet with Melissa Etheridge at the VH1 Divas concert in Brooklyn ... At Tuesday's concert, she wore black jeans and a sequined top and appeared to be thinner than she was a month ago when she ripped through "Bring Me Some Water" in the show-stopping duet with Melissa Etheridge at the VH1 Divas concert in Brooklyn. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
MultiVu Video Feed: TWO-TIME GRAMMY(R) WINNER AND HARD ROCK'S PINKTOBER "ARTIST AMBASSADOR" MELISSA ETHERIDGE KICKS OFF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH WITH UNPRECEDENTED IN-FLIGHT PERFORMANCE ABOARD DELTA'S SIGNATURE "PINK PLANE" Oct 3, 2009
Oscar winner, two-time Grammy winner, breast cancer survivor and multi-platinum recording artist Melissa Etheridge kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and celebrated the launch of Hard Rock's month-long PINKTOBER(TM) breast cancer awareness program with an exclusive performance at Hard Rock Cafe New York and an unprecedented in-flight performance aboard Delta's signature pink plane ... At the event, Melissa Etheridge performed her hit single "I Run for Life." Melissa Etheridge... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Star in the sky Sep 30, 2009
Melissa Etheridge rocks out in midair for a good cause - USATODAY.com ... Melissa Etheridge rocks out in midair for a good cause ... Live in the air: Cancer survivor Melissa Etheridge performs on a special pink jet Tuesday during a flight to promote breast cancer awareness. (USA Today)
Paula Abdul Parodies Ellen DeGeneres On 'VH1 Divas' Sep 19, 2009
" It was the funniest moment in an evening packed with a range of musical performances. Miley Cyrus sang alongside Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson teamed up with Melissa Etheridge, and Jennifer Hudson stood by Stevie Wonder as he played piano and they traded lyrics on "All in Love Is Fair. " If you missed "VH1 Divas" on Thursday night, don't fret: Tune in to VH1 on Friday (September 18) at 7 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m. or Sunday at 1 p.m. to see the Divas in action. This report is provided by Services:... (VHI.com -- Music News)
VH1 Divas share a night of singing, laughter Sep 18, 2009
Featured divas (and their singing partners): (Melissa Etheridge), Jordin Sparks (Martina McBride), Jennifer Hudson (Stevie Wonder), Adele (India Arie), Miley Cyrus (Sheryl Crow) and Leona Lewis (). Mile high: Youngest diva Cyrus won the red carpet's sexiest-gown contest, hands-down. (USA Today -- Life)
'VH1 Divas' Ushers In A New Class With Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson Sep 18, 2009
" Upping the energy factor in the room, Cyrus rocked out "Party in the USA" as she danced in a short black skirt alongside dancers in top hats and sleeveless tux shirts. Sheryl Crow joined Cyrus onstage for "If It Makes You Happy" as the show began to wrap up. The two looked like nothing if not mother and daughter. Earlier in the first hour, Kelly Clarkson started out by busting into a slow-building version of "Already Gone" that had the "Idol" winner standing in an emerald gown and raising her... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Young! Talented! Divas! Adele, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus Are Set to Raise the Roof on The Brooklyn Academy of Music Tomorrow Night! Sep 17, 2009
Arie will sing with Adele, Stevie Wonder will sing with Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride will sing with Jordin Sparks, Melissa Etheridge will sing with Kelly Clarkson, Cyndi Lauper will sing with Leona Lewis, and Sheryl Crow will sing with Miley Cyrus. Newly announced musical guests include India. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Things to do: Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2009
Melissa Etheridge, 8 p.m. Monday. Table Mountain Casino, 8184 Table Mountain Road, Friant, 822-7777, (800) 541-3637, tmcasino. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Daily television guide Sep 4, 2009
Melissa Etheridge; Lucy Lawless; Chicago s Acme Missionary Baptist Church Choir. Maury at 10 a.m. on Ch. (Boston Globe)
Thirteen Yards to Victory Teams up with Multiple Grammy Winner to Launch Innovative EP and Community Service Contest Hailed by U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Others Sep 2, 2009
During its brief time on the music scene, the band has performed during the Boston date of the internationally acclaimed Vans Warped Tour in 2007, has covered 29 states via three independent national tours and has recorded under the auspices of acclaimed drummer Kenny Aronoff (Melissa Etheridge, John Fogerty and Smashing Pumpkins). Through the massive popularity of its MySpace Music page (), 13 YTV has amassed tens of thousands of fans spanning the globe. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Melissa Etheridge’s iPod Shuffle Aug 21, 2009
Melissa Etheridge s iPod Shuffle - The Boston Globe ... Melissa Etheridge, singer-songwriter ... I am ready to play for cash and prizes, Melissa Etheridge says cheerfully when we ring her up for a spin through the iPod shuffle. (Boston Globe)
Here comes Trouble: Winona native sings tonight at the Acoustic Aug 17, 2009
She s sung for Jennifer Lopez, Bill Gates, Dana Carvey, Quincy Jones and Melissa Etheridge, but on Monday night, Vanessa Trouble will sing for Winonans. The show, held at the Acoustic Caf;, marks the Winona native s first hometown gig in about eight years. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Second Cup Cafe: Mindy Smith Aug 15, 2009
Being a part of Parton's album placed Smith on an impressive lineup of artists, which includes Norah Jones, Sinad O 'Connor, Melissa Etheridge, and Alison Krauss, among others. Although Parton's hit song, "Jolene," has been done many times by many artists, Parton said that Smith's version is her favorite. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Bald Chicks: Hot or Not? Aug 9, 2009
India set out with a pair of clippers to prove that "I Am Not My Hair," a song inspired by Melissa Etheridge's bald Grammy performance ... Melissa Etheridge: Hot. (Fox News)
Mark Your Calendar Aug 6, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
No love from judges Jul 18, 2009
Moralez, who sang Melissa Etheridge s I m the Only One, and Fuller, who sang LeAnn Rimes On the Side of Angels, were both finalists last year. Cato, meanwhile, quickly established herself as the most impressive newcomer with her performance of Christina Aguilera s I Turn To You. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bringing the festival to its feet Jul 17, 2009
Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrated 12 years of democracy in South Africa with the January 2006 release of Long Walk to Freedom, a collection of recordings of classic Mambazo songs with numerous special guests, including Melissa Etheridge, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, Joe McBride, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant and Zap Mama. In addition to Shabalala and Mazibuko, the group currently includes Shabalala s four sons Msizi, Sibongiseni, Thamsanqa and Thulani Shabalala; Russel Mthembu; Mazibuko s... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The OC Super Fair Opens This Friday, July 10 Jul 10, 2009
Headline acts include Kelly Clarkson, Heart, Rick Springfield, Black Eyed Peas, Melissa Etheridge, and Duran Duran. The annual OC Fair is one of over 150 events held at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. (PR Newswire)
Bob Marley and the Wailers' B is for Bob Debuts at #1 on the Top Kid Audio and Reggae Albums Charts Jul 3, 2009
This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Island Records, which is celebrating the label's rich history of music from the luminaries Bob Marley, U2, Traffic, The Cranberries, Cat Stevens, Melissa Etheridge, PJ Harvey, Fall Out Boy and more. The Island 50th campaign will feature CD reissues, digital compilations, movie festivals and more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
OC Fair Announces Pacific Amphitheatre Complete Schedule Jun 25, 2009
DAILY CONCERTS FEATURE KELLY CLARKSON, THE BLACK EYED PEAS, MELISSA ETHERIDGE & MORE ... Melissa Etheridge: Sat, Aug 8, 8 p.m.. (PR Newswire)
Touring shows in the Valley Jun 19, 2009
Melissa Etheridge, 8 p.m. Aug. 10. Table Mountain Casino, 8184 Table Mountain Road, Friant, 822-7777, (800) 541-3637, tmcasino. (Fresno Bee)
Today's Best Bets Jun 19, 2009
Aslyn, a singer-songwriter from Atlanta, sounds like a poppier version of Melissa Etheridge. A local singer-songwriter and pianist, Morrissey's songwriting style is influenced by literature. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Music takes center stage Jun 18, 2009
Most concerts are free with paid fair admission (concerts by the three "Idol" stars and Melissa Etheridge require a separate ticket) ... Saturday: Melissa Etheridge (rock); requires separate ticket ( 30- 87). (North County Times)
'Idol' hopefuls play Foxborough Jun 16, 2009
Dayne has pride Berklee College alum Melissa Etheridge may have been the celebrity marshal for Boston's Pride events this weekend, but it was pop diva Taylor Dayne who showed up in person for the celebration. Organizers of the gay pride events said Etheridge was a no-show because of scheduling conflicts, but that revelers were more than happy to dance at an outdoor performance by Dayne, who you probably remember as the woman who sang "Tell It to My Heart" in the late 1980s (if you don't remember... (Boston Globe)
Melissa Etheridge Rock Legend & Cancer Survivor Joins The Noreen Fraser Foundation Jun 16, 2009
Melissa Etheridge Rock Legend & Cancer Survivor Joins The Noreen Fraser Foundation - Yahoo ... Melissa Etheridge Rock Legend & Cancer Survivor Joins The Noreen Fraser Foundation ... The Noreen Fraser Foundation is thrilled to announce that Grammy & Academy Award winning rock music icon, cancer survivor and influential activist, Melissa Etheridge, has joined the Board of Directors of the Noreen Fraser Foundation. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Summer music in the Central Valley May 29, 2009
Melissa Etheridge: Rock singer/songwriter is another big one at Table Mountain. She plays Aug. 10. (Fresno Bee)
Scene 13: Blues, Folk & Soul Converge May 28, 2009
Though she's been compared to soul standouts Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, there's no denying she's got as much grit and edge as Melissa Etheridge and the smoky weariness of Bonnie Raitt. Durrett's songs have color and drive, managing to showcase her understanding and experience, but they never come off as tired or world weary. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Amber Norgaard and friends play a free concert Thursday in Sahaurita. Photo by Annette Kelly/Special to The Sahuarita Sun May 27, 2009
Norgaard, whose style is often compared to Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan and Melissa Etheridge, weaves her strong, clear voice with multi-layered harmonies. Her music is always upbeat, and she enjoys people and touching their souls with her music. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Stars react to Calif. Prop. 8 decision May 27, 2009
That s really going to drive them crazy, Melissa Etheridge, who exchanged vows with her longtime partner in a 2003 ceremony, said in a statement. I am hopeful as I see more and more states turn to the inevitable future of equality, California will get there. (KHOU.com, TX)
Celebrity Birthdays For The Week Of May 24-30 May 22, 2009
Actor Ted Levine ("Monk," ''The Silence of the Lambs") is 52. Actress Annette Bening is 51. Actor Rupert Everett is 50. Singer Melissa Etheridge is 48. Actress Lisa Whelchel ("The Facts of Life") is 46. Guitarist Noel Gallagher of Oasis is 42. Guitarist Chan Kinchla of Blues Traveler is 40. Guitarist Mark Lee of Third Day is 36. Cartoonist Aaron McGruder ("Boondocks") is 35. Singer Melanie Brown ("Scary Spice") of the Spice Girls is 34. Rapper Playa Poncho is 34. May 30: Country fiddler Johnny... (KIRO TV, WA)
Prime concert viewing doesn't require prime prices May 17, 2009
You can save $31 a ticket for the Melissa Etheridge show on Aug. 27 by choosing row O over row K.. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
Aug. 27: Melissa Etheridge. Aug. 29: Steve Miller Band. (Boston Globe)
DEL MAR: Fair unveils summer concert lineup (33) May 15, 2009
June 13: Melissa Etheridge: Paid show with dinner package available ... Veteran rockers Melissa Etheridge and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, as well as Rnd Smoky Robinson and country stars Clint Black and Loretta Lynn will headline shows, as will San Diego's own alternative rock group Switchfoot. (North County Times)
Berklee scholarship winners ready to face the music May 3, 2009
Music giants John Mayer, Quincy Jones, Kevin Eubanks, Natalie Maines and Melissa Etheridge studied at Berklee, which has students from more than 70 countries. The scholarships are valued at $10,000 apiece. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Melissa Etheridge Mar 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009 Edition. Today's Weather Palm Springs, CA. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Butt Out, Feds Mar 26, 2009
Singer Melissa Etheridge is happy about that. When she got breast cancer, chemotherapy took her hair and made her sick. (Townhall.com)
Great River Days organizers hope LoCash Cowboys bring top dollar Mar 25, 2009
Sue has a voice that sounds like Melissa Etheridge, but she plays guitar like Jimi Hendrix. More to come. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Travel to a PrideFest this year Feb 28, 2009
This year s celebrity parade marshal is Melissa Etheridge. Key West PrideFest 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Billy Joel Kicks Off Grand Opening Weekend at 'The Show' at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Feb 14, 2009
Upcoming performers include: Chicago 2/20 (sold out), Tony Bennett 3/6 (sold out), Melissa Etheridge in her only Southern California appearance 4/2, Trace Adkins 4/3, Jay Leno 6/12, and many more. For a complete list, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Why no female Grammy nominees for best solo rock performance? Feb 8, 2009
If you wanted to stick with Grammy favorites, regardless of the popularity or quality of the album or song - as the Recording Academy often does - you could also rope in releases by Alanis Morissette and Melissa Etheridge. Or you could venture farther off the beaten path to the likes of Cat Power and Sam Phillips, or to previous winners of the award who aren't usually thought of as "rock" singers, such as inaugural winner Donna Summer in 1980 or 2002 victor Lucinda Williams. (Boston Globe)
