BECKLEY — As the Bill Withers Music Festival continues to expand its reach, the music — and legacy — of the Hall of Famer from Raleigh County remains at the core. The fifth annual festival unfolds on ...

The Bill Withers Committee is seeking contest entries of art, music, and literature from local youth who are inspired by Bill Withers’ songs and his life. The purpose of the contest is to expose local ...

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The special Mother's Day event will take place in New York City. Bill Withers’ iconic song “Grandma’s Hands” has been released as an illustrated book and an animated music video to celebrate the ...

*The passing of Bill Withers is the topic of our latest “For The Record” podcast. Host Lee Bailey and “The Music Man,” Steven Ivory take a moment to remember the artist behind the legendary hits ...

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart ...

Bill Withers is an American original. His voice is as clear as the wind and just as carefree. Withers has that gift from the gods so overlooked in popular songwriters: a well-tuned ear. Ringtones of ...

Beloved Cedar Rapids Blues musician Kevin Burt recently released an album dedicated to a major influence on his music career and life, Bill Withers. On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined ...

SUN MIDNIGHT SUN, by Sara Watkins Product Details Audio CD (May 8, 2012) Original Release Date: 2012 Number of Discs: 1 Label: Nonesuch ASIN: B007NUQHG6 singer-songwriter Michael KiwanukaBig Hassle ...

The city of Beckley will host a dedication ceremony to unveil the new plaza and statue. The West Virginia town of Beckley will recognize legendary singer and songwriter Bill Withers with two new ...