May 13, 2012 by Amy Gold
The week of May 6, 2012, was a busy one for Gregg Allman who just published some of his memoirs and released a new album. This week also had a lot of other events going on in the world of oldies music that included many awards and new CD releases.
May 9, 2012: Paul Simon To Be Awarded The Polar Music Prize
This year, Paul Simon and Yo-Yo Ma will receive the Polar Music Prize, Sweden's most prestigious music award. His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden will present these awards on August 28, 2012 at a gala ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall to be followed by a celebratory banquet at Grand Hotel.
Source: Paul Simon Honored With 2012 Polar Music Prize | The Official Paul Simon Site
May 9, 2012: Aretha Franklin To Be Inducted Into The Gospel Music Hall of Fame
"Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame on August 14, 2012. The other inductees are Ricky Skaggs, The Hoppers, Dallas Holm, Rex Humbard, and the Christian rock band, Love Song.
Source: Aretha Franklin to join Gospel Hall of Fame - Celebrity Circuit - CBS News
May 10, 2012: Cissy Houston Releases New Gospel Album
Emily "Cissy" Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and co-founding member of the Sweet Inspirations (of "Sweet Inspiration" fame), has released a new album of gospel songs, "Walk on By Faith." One of the album's main highlights is the song, "Living Shall Not Be in Vain."
Source: Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mother, releases new gospel songs - NY Daily News
May 10, 2012: Jimi Hendrix Biopic Is In The Making
A biopic about Jimi Hendrix starring Andre Benjamin in the title role is slated to be filmed later this month. The film will be directed by John Ridley.
Source: Music News, Reviews, Articles, Information, News Online & Free Music | Billboard.com
