Faith Hill Ill, Cancels Tribute to Aretha Franklin Fri. February 08.2008 4:21 PM EST
Diagnosed with a bronchial infection, Faith Hill has canceled a Friday night (Feb. 8) performance honoring Aretha Franklin, one of the major events leading up to Sunday night's Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Franklin is being honored as the Recording Academy's MusiCares person of the year. MusiCares provides assistance for those in the music industry during times of financial, medical or personal need. Others scheduled to perform during the tribute at the Los Angeles Convention Center include the Blues Brothers (Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi), Fantasia, Ledisi, John Legend, Patti Austin, Shirley Caesar, Herbie Hancock and Andrea Bocelli. In a statement, Hill said, "I am devastated and deeply disappointed that I will not be able to sing at the MusiCares dinner honoring Aretha. I have been looking forward to being a part of this event for months, and even after being diagnosed with a bronchial infection, I came to L.A. anyway hoping that I'd be able to sing. I simply can't." Hill and husband Tim McGraw's recording of "I Need You" is up for a Grammy in the category of best country collaboration with vocals. Jason Aldean Postpones Three Tour Dates Fri. February 08.2008 4:21 PM EST Jason Aldean has postponed three concerts because of illness, his management company confirms. Aldean apparently contracted a flu-like virus that has hit several communities near Nashville. The cancellations include a Friday (Feb. 8) show in Milwaukee and a Saturday appearance in Petosky, Mich. A Thursday (Feb. 7) performance in Burlington, Iowa, has already been rescheduled for March 2. Big Kenny Challenges Novice Filmmakers Fri. February 08.2008 4:21 PM EST Kenny Alphin -- Big Kenny of Big & Rich -- and his wife, Christiev, have challenged students at Nashville's Watkins College of Art and Design to create a short film aimed at making the world a better place. The couple recently visited the school in downtown Nashville to meet students and to explain the importance of using one's talents to inspire others. Alphin has been outspoken in his efforts to help fight the genocide that continues in the Darfur area of Sudan. The couple will award a $2,500 budget to the two students or teams who win the competition. The money will then be used to create a more extensive film with the assistance of personnel from Alphin's Love Everybody Web site. Kay --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
