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Morning Edition: Music

Tennessee Ernie Ford song about coal mining hit No. 1 60 years ago

Tennessee Ernie Ford song about coal mining hit No. 1 60 years ago

The song was written and first performed in 1946 by Merle Travis. It's about the life of a Kentucky coal miner.

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Dreaming of a white Christmas

If you are dreaming of a white Christmas, meteorologist Paul Huttner says it looks like you'll get your wish if you live in the northwestern two-thirds of the state where they already have a few inches of snow.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Keith Richards has had a good year

Keith Richards has had a good year

Rolling Stones' Keith Richards has had a good year as he turns 72 today.

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American Scarecrows to play Cedar Cultural Center

American Scarecrows will play Cedar Cultural Center, and since it's Christmas time, maybe they'll play "Snoopy's Christmas."

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Seeger acknowledged King Solomon in writing 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'

Seeger acknowledged King Solomon in writing 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'

Pete Seeger gave King Solomon credit for helping to write the hit song "Turn! Turn! Turn!"

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Adele to kick off North American tour in St. Paul

Adele to kick off North American tour in St. Paul

The Grammy winner will play at the Xcel Energy Center on July 5-6. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

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Adam Sandler updates 'Hanukkah Song'

Adam Sandler updates 'Hanukkah Song'

The comedian recently updated the lyrics to include actress Scarlett Johansson and singer Adam Levine, among others, during a live concert in San Diego, Calif.

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Ramsey Lewis to play holiday classics at the Dakota

Ramsey Lewis to play holiday classics at the Dakota

Lewis has won three Grammys and in 2007 earned a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award.

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Transgender actress in Lou Reed song dies

Holly Woodlawn passed away Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 69. She had been battling cancer.

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