Young Bettye LaVette didn’t differentiate between gospel, blues or country. That attitude has served her well, as she's covered songs from every corner of the music industry over her long career.

Shake out your favorite Christmas sweater. The holiday season hasn’t officially started yet, but it’s never too early to start celebrating — or to mark your calendar for holly-jolly events at ...

The State of Alabama and the City of Birmingham both have poet laureates in Ashley Jones and Salaam Green, respectively. Meet ...

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