Whether she’s nailing the impossibly high notes in a Mariah Carey song or singing “Part of Your World” as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, it seems there’s no song Halle Bailey can’t absolutely crush. In ...

Nobody sang “I’d Rather Go Blind” Like Etta James. And nobody plays it like guitarist Ronnie Earl, which is saying something. The song has enjoyed a revival recently thanks to Beth Hart, Joe Bonamass, ...

Mindi Abair is revamping one of Etta James’ more underrated classics. The Grammy-nominated musician and her band, the Boneshakers, cover the late R&B legend’s “Seven Day Fool” on their forthcoming new ...

Get ready to get soulful, because Kelly Clarkson just delivered one powerful performance for the latest installment of her fan-favorite “Kellyoke” segment. On Friday’s episode of her talk show, ...

The 24-year-old Harlem, New York native flipped the Etta James classic, “Something’s Got a Hold on Me,” on its head, turning the R&B standard into a ferocious rock anthem. From the first note, her ...

Etta James’ performance of the enduring classic “At Last” was the embodiment of refined soul: Angelic-sounding strings harkened the arrival of her passionate yet measured vocals as she sang tenderly ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Etta James that goes beyond voice. It’s spirit. It’s soul. It’s truth wrapped in melody. While most folks immediately think of “At Last” when her name comes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Etta James left behind an incredible legacy when she passed away in ...