Even big name artists have to start somewhere. These are three singing icons who began as backup singers before they made it big.

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Recorded by Franklin in New York City in 1967 with members of The Swampers, Aretha’s singing transformed the song, which ...

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The1984 holiday hit "Last Christmas" from Wham! is shattering new records. The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 ...

Headliners for the 2026 Cincinnati Music Festival have been announced. Mary J. Blige and Charlie Wilson have been tapped as headliners by the popular event, which occurs at Paycor Stadium from ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) -The Cincinnati Music Festival has announced that Mary J. Blige, Nelly, and Charlie Wilson are returning to ...

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Next year's Cincinnati Music Festival returns to Paycor Stadium July 23-25. And now we know who's playing. Drumroll, please.

Mary J. Blige says fans dressing up as her on Halloween is proof that she's a household name. She tells People she looks forward to seeing the Mary J. costumes for that very reason. "I love it so much ...

A copyright infringement lawsuit against Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love” has been dismissed. Universal Music Group helped Mary J. Blige avoid any damage to the legacy of her 1992 hit “Real Love” by ...

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