It’s been five years since Neil Diamond was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and only now is he coming to terms with it.Parkinson’s is a “progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves,” according to the Mayo Clinic, and the 82-year-old singer admits he was in […]
Continue readingIt’s all for you, Janet Jackson! The 51-year-old entertainer will receive the Icon Award at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.The honor recognizes an artist’s cultural impact, both inside and outside of the music industry; past recipients include Neil Diamond (2011), Stevie Wonder (2012), Prince (2013), Jennifer Lopez (2014), Céline Dion (2016) and Cher (2017).Jackson will […]
Continue readingFollowing a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, singer-songwriter Neil Diamond has cancelled his upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour dates, and has announced he is retiring from concert touring effective immediately.“It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring” Diamond said in a statement posted to his official website.“I […]
Continue readingFour of music’s most iconic acts will be honoured by the Recording Academy when British rockers Queen, soul/rock powerhouse Tina Turner, country singer Emmylou Harris and singer-songwriter Neil Diamond will receive Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Awards.The honour, reports Rolling Stone, is “presented to performers who have made impactful artistic contributions to the field of recording,” with […]
Continue readingEarlier today, The Recording Academy has announced its Special Merit Awards recipients and this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honorees include Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Louis Jordan, Queen and Tina Turner.”This year’s Special Merit Awards recipients are a prestigious group of diverse and influential creators who have crafted or contributed to some of the most distinctive recordings in […]
Continue readingNeil Diamond will always be a classic gem in the rock business.With over 130 million albums sold, multiple Grammy wins and a spot in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, the 76-year old singer is currently celebrating more than half a century in the music industry with his 50th Anniversary tour.To join in his […]
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