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Despite its title, Gavin DeGraw's 'Soldier' is not about war, but instead deals with going the extra mile to help someone you love. The song's music video picks up on that theme by shining the spotlight on regular folks doing heroic things for people in need.

Of all the versions of Carley Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe', this version from the residents of Waverley Mansion Retirement Home in Ontario, Canada might just be my favorite.

Gobble gobble 'X Factor' fans, and welcome to the live Thanksgiving edition of the show! The decision to air a live show is kind of confusing and awfully inconvenient, given our current tryptophan induced coma, but we've put our maternity pants on (we're not pregnant) and are (kind of) glad to be joining the folks over at FOX.

Sixteen years ago, Tracy Broussard packed up his truck and a U-Haul trailer with drums and dreams of becoming a successful touring musician.

Fan Mosaic has put together another Elvis mosaic and I made it, again!

Do you live for the weekend? Downtown Alive is a great way to get it started. It will be my pleasure to co-host when Nik-L-Beer takes the stage in Parc Sans Souci Friday, at 6pm. Concessions will be available @ 5:30.  "Acadiana's Favorite Party Band" always draws a large fun-loving crowd, and the weather's going to be great!

'American Idol' winner Phillip Phillips' 'Home' was the soundtrack for a lot of our summer -- from its prevalence in the Olympics to its simple down home charm, it was a cozy, breezy listen and radio staple. And based on the preview snippets of Phillips' debut, 'The World From the Side of the Moon,' he's really got a knack for that.

Congratulations, Carly Rae Jepsen! The Canadian cutie nabbed the prestigious Billboard Rising Star Award for 2012 -- and based on past winners, she's in wonderful company.

The UL Lafayette Marching Band will be the only marching band from Louisiana in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This will be The Pride Of Acadiana's second appearance. The first was in 2005.

Congratulations Adele! Reports say that the 24-year-old singer gave birth to a bouncing baby boy last week -- but in typical Adele fashion, she managed to keep it under wraps.

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tom Petty Age: 62 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Fronting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, performing with the Traveling Wilburys, selling more than 60 million albums, and numerous hit songs such as 'Refugee,' 'The Waiting,' and 'Mary Jane's Last Dance'

In honor of the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley‘s death, Lisa Marie Presley has recorded a new duet with her late father, “I Love You Because,” which hit the digital marketplace yesterday.

KC & The Sunshine Band will be live in The Mari Center this Saturday night, October 20th!

If you're coming to the Journey, Night Ranger & Loverboy concert at the Cajundome Wednesday night, you may want to bring a sign congratulating guitarist Neal Schon. The Washington Post reports he proposed to girlfriend Michaele Salahi onstage in Baltimore on Sunday night. "We ...

The nominees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame class of 2013 include first time nominees Rush, Deep Purple, Public Enemy and N.W.A.

Rod Stewart tired of sex, what?  Rod Stewart who has a new Christmas album due out October 30th, is preparing for the release of his memoirs, “Rod Stewart: the Autobiography."

Have 20 minutes to spare? In the middle of a weekday, probably not, but what if we told you it's 20 minutes to be spent with James Bond? That's what's being offered in the latest featurette for 'Skyfall,' the quickly approaching James Bond film. It's delivered shaken, not stirred, after the break.

As you wake up on this beautiful Sunday morning in Acadiana, here is a video of 'Amazing Grace' like you've never heard it before.

'Swing the Mood' by Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers is a song Debbie Ray and I play occasionally on the Polyester Power Hour on Friday mornings.  Without fail, every time we play it, we get calls and emails wanting to know the name and artist.

WHAT YEAR WAS IT These songs were on the radio: 'Good Morning Starshine' (Oliver) 'Everyday People' (Sly & The Family Stone) 'Come Together' (The Beatles) These events were shaping the world: “Easy Rider” opens in theaters. “The Godfather” by Mario Puzo is released in print. Vince Lombardi (Redskins) coaches his last football game, losing.