New album captures the real tom jones Nov 28, 2008
" Jones was "grinding the gears," as one member of his management teams says, so he retreated to the road, going on tour in South America. From those original sessions, only two songs made it onto the new album, most notably "The Hitter," a gripping Springsteen song about a fighter. The production team of Steve Greenberg, Michael Mangini and Betty Wright (the trio behind the first two Joss Stone albums; Greenberg is also chief executive of S-Curve) had Jones take "The Hitter" from its acoustic... (Juneau Empire)
Kanawha to hold Labor Day celebration Aug 28, 2008
Dudley Johnson and Ward and Betty Wright will perform during the Saturday suppertime. On Sunday, a community choir will sing at the outdoor worship service, and later that night a gospel trio will perform at the same venue. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Lil Wayne Sued By Rolling Stones Publisher Over 'Playing With Fire' Jul 26, 2008
In the song's chorus, blues belter Betty Wright growls the line, "But you can't blame me if I set this stage on fire," which has similar wording to the Stones tune's chorus: "But don't play with me/ 'Cause you're playing with fire." Wright sings the line with a different cadence and emphasis than Stones singer Mick Jagger. Wayne's song begins with Wright singing, "So you've got so many diamonds/ You wear all the finest clothes/ And you grill is shining/ As you're driving down the streets of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Osibisa readies for final romp Jul 13, 2008
Abrahams is a big-time manager and has handled artistes like Betty Wright and Gil Scott-Heron. He has the right connections and is determined to make the re-union a reality. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gospel singer Timothy Wright 'holding on,' family says Jul 8, 2008
While the Rev. Timothy Wright, pastor of Grace Tabernacle Christian Center Church of God in Christ in Brooklyn, knows his grandson has died, he has not yet been told the fate of his wife and co-pastor, Betty Wright. "He's holding on," said his son David Wright. (Newsday)
Gospel singer Wright hurt in Pa. car accident Jul 6, 2008
State police said 58-year-old Betty Wright of Roosevelt, N.Y., died in the three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80. The driver of the car that was going the wrong way also died. (MSNBC -- Music)
US gospel singer Timothy Wright seriously hurt in car accident that killed wife Jul 6, 2008
Betty Wright, 58, died in the three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80, state police said. The driver of the other vehicle, John Pick, 44, also died, police said. (International Herald Tribune)
'They don't make 'em like me Jun 24, 2008
Besides Jay-Z and Babyface, there are fine cameos by Fabolous and Busta Rhymes (other rappers step up their vocabularies around Wayne) as well as rediscovered 1960s soul belter Betty Wright. Based on my first few listens, I could do without the ultrasmooth mid-disc interventions of R&B crooners Robin Thicke and Bobby Valentino, who push Wayne too far to the side and threaten to reduce their tracks back to mere songs. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Listen Up: Lil' Wayne goes big with 'Carter' Jun 10, 2008
Jay-Z, T-Pain, Babyface, Robin Thicke, Busta Rhymes and Betty Wright are among the visitors he welcomes, but there's no doubting that this is Wayne's world. Steve Jones. (USA Today -- Life)
Wayne's World Jun 7, 2008
And his outstanding new album Tha Carter III - which features guests as diverse as Rnd Betty Wright, and Jay-Z who appears on the album's highlight Mr. Carter - finally solidifies his "Best Rapper Alive" proclamations. But the acclaim means little. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Photos: Miami Gardens Fast Becoming the Adult Winterbreak Destination with the 2008 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival Apr 5, 2008
Miami native and Grammy award winning vocalist Betty Wright was seen eagerly enjoying the entire weekend of musical classics and rising stars. Jazz in the Gardens is becoming one of the premiere jazz festivals in Florida and if 2008's audience was any indication, it's rising to national recognition status as well, raising the bar each year with its star-studded line up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Funk Fest gets funk on at Metropolitan Park Apr 4, 2008
Other scheduled performers are Betty Wright and Charlie Wilson from the Gap Band. Gates open at 3 p.m., and the show starts at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $75 and are available online at www. (Florida Times-Union)
C.A.R. name change aims to 'inspire a revolution' Mar 6, 2008
The Betty Wright Aquatic Services program offers side-by-side swim lessons for disabled and non-disabled children, with water as the "great equalizer," Steele said. And the nonprofit's Milestones Preschool teaches children with disabilities alongside non-disabled children. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
2008 Grammy award winners and nominees Feb 19, 2008
"Same Girl," R. Kelly Featuring Usher "Disrespectful," Chaka Khan Featuring Mary J. Blige "Hate That I Love You," Rihanna Featuring Ne-Yo "Baby," Angie Stone Featuring Betty Wright "Bartender," T-Pain Featuring Akon. Best R&B Song. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
2008 Grammy Nominees Feb 11, 2008
2008 Grammy Winners List, Kanye West, Amy Winehouse Lead The List - The ShowBuzz. 2008 Grammy Winners List. (CBS News)
Critics' picks - classical music Feb 11, 2008
This concert takes place at Redbones BBQ, and admission includes dinner and the chance to hear works by Lee Hyla, Jonathan Holland, Aaron Trant, Betty Wright, and many others. Tomorrow at 6 and 8 p.m. at Redbones, 55 Chester St., Somerville. (Boston Globe)
Grammy 2008 Winners List Feb 11, 2008
"Baby" Angie Stone (featuring Betty Wright) Track from: The Art of Love & War. "Bartender" T-Pain (featuring Akon) Track from: Epiphany. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Iowa students will take dental exam despite questions Feb 4, 2008
"If they can't pass a section of the exam, what are they going to do when they get in the office?" said Betty Wright, executive director for the Kansas Board of Dentistry. "It's a concern. Why are they taking the WREB? Do they think it's an easier exam?". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Criteria Studios marks 50 golden years Dec 30, 2007
50 golden years for Criteria Recording Studios - 12/29/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Click for Full Story Dec 21, 2007
Singer Betty Wright is 54. Tennis star Chris Evert is 53. (KWTX.com, TX)
50th annual Grammy Awards nominations Dec 7, 2007
RORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS"Same Girl" - R. Kelly Featuring Usher; Track from: "Double Up" [Jive]"Disrespectful" - Chaka Khan Featuring Mary J. Blige [Burgundy/Sony/BMG]"Hate That I Love You" - Rihanna Featuring Ne-Yo; Track from: "Good Girl Gone Bad" [Def Jam Recordings]"Baby" - Angie Stone Featuring Betty Wright [Stax]"Bartender" - T-Pain Featuring Akon [Jive. TRADITIONAL RL PERFORMANCE"Walk A Mile In My Shoes" - Otis Clay; Track from: "Walk A Mile In My Shoes" [Echo Records]"All... (Variety)
50th annual Grammys nominees announced Dec 7, 2007
"Baby" Angie Stone Featuring Betty Wright. "Bartender" T-Pain Featuring Akon. (KHOU.com, TX)
Kanye West, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Justin Score Big Grammy Nominations Dec 7, 2007
Best Rormance by a Duo or Group With Vocals R. Kelly (featuring Usher) - "Same Girl" Chaka Khan (featuring Mary J. Blige) - "Disrespectful" Rihanna (featuring Ne-Yo) - "Hate That I Love You" Angie Stone (featuring Betty Wright) - "Baby" T-Pain (featuring Akon) - "Bartender". Best R India. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Old School Dating Nov 8, 2007
now I m think of that old school jam by Betty Wright. when folks think you and your man going thru a lil sum in they cook up a lil food and throw a get together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Angie Stone talks music, weight and reality TV Oct 27, 2007
AP: How was it working with soul great Betty Wright on Baby. Stone: That was a blessing in itself. (MSNBC -- Music)
Currie Goes Solo Oct 21, 2007
Before recording even started, he spent a year touring with a Scottish soul-and-jazz-cover band called Button Up ("I was able to keep my voice in shape by doing really challenging things like 'Hercules' by Aaron Neville and 'Clean Up Woman' by Betty Wright, which was good fun"). The 42-year-old Glasgow native also devoted some time to singing with a real folk outfit called Blazin' Fiddles ("they are like the best Scottish fiddle players in one band") and recording an album with a fake '60s beat... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Auditions Added for ``The Next Pop Star'' Television Show as Danity Kane's D. Woods Joins Betty Wright and Other Industry Professionals Oct 17, 2007
Judging the competition with Aubrey was Multiple Grammy-award winning recording artist, vocal producer and vocal coach, Betty Wright, and reality-show veteran and professional choreographer, Moy, who was a finalist for the 2004 national televised competition entitled "Fame" for "triple threat" performers (singing, dancing & presentation) ... The first audition for "The Next Pop Star" was highlighted by the appearance of Grammy-award and two-time triple Platinum award winning singer/songwriter,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Read on... Oct 10, 2007
Three songs that mean a lot to me: Dont Play Me Cheap, Ike and Tina Turner Shes Got Papers On Me by Dimples and Betty Wright The Joker by Billy Myles. Ever feel that certain song lyrics were written with you in mind. (Variety)
Young R&B star may be better known than her music Sep 25, 2007
She headed to Miami to record soul classics with producer Betty Wright, the voice of the hit Cleanup Woman. Stone considered her first two recording projects her lessons in the music business. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Listen Up: Chamillionaire's abnormal 'Victory' for rap Sep 18, 2007
Baby, her team-up with Betty Wright, bridges the soul generation gap. Jones. (USA Today -- Life)
Albums set to drop Sep 14, 2007
Angie Stone, The Art of Love & War: James Ingram and Betty Wright offer assists on the neo-soul singer's disc for the reactivated Stax label. Dan Wilson, Free Life: The Closing Time hitmaker (with Semisonic) and songwriting collaborator to the stars (Dixie Chicks, Aly & AJ) makes his solo debut. (USA Today)
Stone cold fever May 11, 2007
It's also the first to reflect her musical vision, not that of her producers or record company, which preferred to have her focus on vintage hits by Franklin, the Isley Brothers, Joe Simon and veteran R&B vocalist Betty Wright (who co-produced and sang on The Soul Sessions ). Capitol Music Joss Stone turned 20 last month, but her position as one of the most popular female singers in the world has been a matter of record since 2003. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Second Cup Caf: Joss Stone Mar 25, 2007
The record label paired Stone with soul legend Betty Wright as a mentor. Stone's first disc, 2003's EP "The Soul Sessions," was recorded in only four days. (CBS News)
Secada visits Trumann Feb 23, 2007
This landmark success was followed in 1994 by Jon's second album, Heart Soul and Voice (EMI), which featured members of The Miami Sound Machine and guests Arturo Sandoval (trumpet) and Betty Wright (background vocals). The album went Platinum in the U.S. and spun off the Top Ten Pop hit "If You Go" and a Top 30 hit "Mental Picture." His third album on EMI, Amor, was released in 1995 and earned the singer his second Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Seeing red over Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2007
Free that was very moving and inspiring I too am divorced with a baby in tow but it is all good I am looking ahead adn wont be sucked in by the hype what did Betty Wright say about Roses and trust everything that glitters aight gold I will just keep it real with me. That was a great post. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
An Albertville man proposes to his fiancee on a wagon ride Jan 10, 2007
The group of helpers included Stobb s sisters Debbie Boos and Sobotta, along with her mother Delores Rothbauer, daughter Ashley and John s mother Betty Wright and sister Boehm and neighbor Sharon Buck. They all waited in Irvine Park at their designated spot, holding a sign that read, Kathy will you marry me. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
