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98 Degrees singer Nick Lachey (1973)

While recognized by his peers and critics as a superlative instrumentalist and technician, Robben Ford insists writing songs has kept his career on an upward trajectory. Truth features superb playing, but more importantly, it tells a story.

Happy Birthday to Aussie singer Delta Goodrem (1984), thong lover Sisqo (1978), singer Nick Lachey (1973) of 98 Degrees, blues singer Susan Tedeschi (1970), WWE star Chris Jericho (1970), the Incredible Hulk Lou Ferrigno (1951), baseball Hall-of-Famer Bob Gibson (1935), astronomer Carl Sagan (1934; d. 1996), actress Dorothy Dandridge (1923; d. 1965), and Austrian screen siren Hedy Lamarr (1913; d. 2000).

Smilefest, one of the southeast's most revered eclectic music and camping festivals, is slated for June 2-4, 2006, at the Gorges Music Park, in Lake Toxaway, NC. Joining headliners Michael Franti & Spearhead, Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams, and Sam Bush, more than thirty-five additional acts, representing the worlds of Bluegrass, Folk, Alt-Country, Americana, Jambands, World Music, Funk and Jazz,

Verve Forecast is proud to make its South By Southwest party debut with a showcase on Friday, March 17, 2006. Taking the stage at Eternal (418 East 6th Street) will be Verve Forecast recording artists Brazilian Girls, Jamie Cullum, Jackie Greene, Rhett Miller, Susan Tedeschi and Teddy Thompson. The lineup demonstrates the wealth of talent and diversity on this eclectic label.

NBC has released the list of guests and musical performers on Late Night With Conan O'Brien for the month of Decemeber. Some notable guests include Heidi Klum, Jim Carrey, Lara Flynn Boyle, Adrien Brody, Coldplay and The White Stripes. The full list is below...

Happy Birthday to Aussie singer Delta Goodrem (1984), thong lover Sisqo (1978), 98 Degrees singer and Jessica Simpson's husband Nick Lachey (1973), blues singer Susan Tedeschi (1970), WWE star Chris Jericho (1970), Salt-n-Pepa singer Sandy "Pepa" Denton (1969), the Incredible Hulk's Lou Ferrigno (1951), baseball Hall-of-Famer Bob Gibson (1935), astronomer Carl Sagan (1934; d. 1996), actress Dorothy Dandridge (1923; d. 1965), and Austrian screen siren Hedy Lamarr (1913; d. 2000).

On Tuesday, October 11, 2005, Verve Forecast will release Hope and Desire (click for review), a powerful new collection of a dozen songs soulfully rendered by Susan Tedeschi. The album marks the acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist's major label debut.