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Famous as :
Soul/R&B singerBirth Name :
Corinne BaileyBirth Date :
February 26, 1979Birth Place :
Leeds, West Yorkshire, EnglandSpouse :
Jason Rae (saxophone player, 2001 - 22-Mar-08, his death)Claim to fame :
Album "Corinne Bailey Rae" (2006)
Corinne Bailey Rae Broke Silence Over Hubby's Death
March 29, 2008 10:03:32Came out of her home Thursday, March 27 for the first time since her husband's sudden death last week to pay tribute to his memory, Corinne Bailey Rae was seen laying flowers at the foot of a huge memorial cross near her home in Otley, West Yorkshire. She, on top of that, has also issued a statement expressing her gratitude to people who have extended their sympathy in the wake of the difficult time.
In a statement she released through her manager, the British soul singer said that she "and her family have been touched by the huge amount of love and support that's flooded in from all over the world, and that is really helping all of us cope at this terrible time." The statement said further, "Corinne is also very grateful for the privacy she is being given and the respect that has been paid to herself and Jason."
Jason Rae, Husband of Corinne Bailey Rae, Found Dead of Suspected Drug Overdose
March 24, 2008 08:03:59Jason Rae, the musician-husband of soul singer Corinne Bailey Rae, was found dead Saturday, March 22 in a London flat of a suspected drugs overdose. He was 31.
The body of Jason Rae, according to West Yorkshire police, was discovered in an apartment in the Hyde Park area of Leeds in northern England. West Yorkshire Police said that a 32-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs. He was later released on bail pending further inquiries.
Corinne Bailey Rae Holding Peace Sign Through Concert
June 19, 2007 02:06:30
If Al Gore has his Live Earth, Corinne Bailey Rae, Annie Lennox and James Morrison have their own campaign concert in London. Not for global warming, the September 21 gig is intended to promote global peace.
"Something that is of common interest to every man, woman or child on the planet must surely be the notion of peace," said Lennox who admits being "thrilled" in joining this event. "Without peace we cannot survive."
Corinne Bailey Rae Came Close to Playing Aretha Franklin
May 07, 2007 02:05:08
Corinne Bailey Rae was about to take the role as young Aretha Franklin in "From These Roots" musical production when she failed to impress the diva. Rae stumbled down at the last stage when a screen test raised Aretha's 'doubt'.
"I almost cast her as one of the characters in my play and in the movie, but when I saw her on TV... well, her pictures look one way and when I saw her on TV she looked a little different so I don't think so," Aretha said.
Green Day's Cover of John Lennon Available Digitally
May 01, 2007 04:05:48
Green Day's cover of John Lennon's "Working Class Hero" is made available for digital download starting from May 1. The charity song, which is part of Amnesty International for Darfur, contains partly Lennon's original voice.
The single is the third release from compilation titled "Instant Karma: The Campaign To Save Darfur" after R.E.M.'s cover of "#9 Dream" in March and Corinne Bailey Rae's version of "I'm Losing You" in April. Other tracks waiting to be released are the covers from U2, Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, Jack Johnson, Snow Patrol and Aerosmith.
The 52nd Ivor Novello Awards Reveals Early Nominees
April 24, 2007 12:04:40
The "Ivors" that appreciate the craft of songwriters and composers will be given out anytime soon as the list of nominees revealed. In the 52nd cycle, the Ivor Novello Awards is honoring not only the British but also international artists such as Madonna and Scissor Sisters.
Madonna runs for two categories PRS Most Performed Work and International Hit of The Year, thanks to the single "Sorry" that she co-wrote with Stuart Price. The single is competing with Scissor Sisters's hit "I Don't Feel Like Dancing" that is partly written by Sir Elton John in both categories. In the former their singles will be the competitors of Corinne Bailey Rae's "Put Your Records On" and in the latter against Robbie Williams' "Rudebox".
Corinne Bailey Rae Misses the Studio
April 14, 2007 11:04:51
While juggling with her time as the opening act for John Legend's tour, Corinne Bailey Rae can't help to get home soon. Apparently she would like to get back to the studio to record her sophomore album.
"When I get back from this tour I'm going to have quite a big break and over that time I guess I'll start writing and starting to get my head in that mode again, going from performing all the time and doing lots of promotion to actually being more creative again. I'm really looking forward to writing more. I can't wait for that - for the next phase of things," she said.
Live Earth Concerts, Big Event with Big Lineups
April 11, 2007 09:04:31
Held on July 7, 2007 across 7 continents, Live Earth Concerts self-declares that it is an event that is worth it. Lineups for both UK and US have been announced and they are the ones who will attract billions of audience and promote the fight against global warming.
Performing at London's Wembley Stadium are Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Genesis, James Blunt, John Legend, Keane, Madonna, Paolo Nutini, Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snow Patrol.
R.E.M. Records John Lennon's Song for Charity
March 14, 2007 04:03:16
Not only receiving the induction ceremony in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, R.E.M. is also giving out something. In that evening, the band presents "Number 9 Dream", a song by John Lennon which is re-recorded to be included in charity album "Instant Karma: The Campaign To Save Darfur".
Involving original members, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and drummer Bill Berry who retired in 1997, the track will be the album's first single released. It debuted in radios on March 12, the same day the band received the induction ceremony.
Billboard 200 Top 10 Lists for March 8, 2007
March 08, 2007 12:03:50
Climbing slowly but steady in the Billboard 200 chart is DAUGHTRY's self-titled debut album at 90,000. Closing the total number of copies sold at two million, this is the band's second non-consecutive #1 position and therefore is Soundscan's fastest selling debut album in rock genre.
The two times former frontrunner Norah Jones' "Not Too Late" is down to #2 with a total of 74,000, while Akon's "Konvicted" rises to 73,000 and claims #3 post. Last week's #3 tenant Fall Out Boy through the album "Infinity on High" falls to #4 at 67,000.
Winners List for Music Category in NAACP Image Awards is Out!
March 03, 2007 12:03:45
Hosted by LL Cool J and attended by A-list celebrities, the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards has announced its winners for the music category.
First of all, Prince takes the nomination of Outstanding Male Artist with initial competitors of Chris Brown, Jay-Z, John Legend and Lionel Richie. The vocal wonder Mary J. Blige on the other hand, takes on the female position. With that she beats her fellow warriors Beyonce Knowles, Corinne Bailey Rae, American idol winner Fantasia Barrino and also India.Arie. Besides the award, Mary also brings home Best Music Video for "Be Without You".
AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz for February 2007
March 01, 2007 05:03:06
With her abundant talent in acting, dancing, and singing plus her striking, fresh look, Vanessa Hudgens really has stolen considerable attention around and so, it should come as no surprise that the beauty finally reaches the top spot on AceShowbiz's Top 100 Celebrity Buzz of February 2007 edition.
Ascending six notches from her previous position, the "Come Back to Me" singer thus becomes the only female figure to seat on the top three as the next two positions below her are firmly secured by Channing Tatum and Omarion, both remaining unmoved from their last-month's slot.
Weekend Billboard Album Charts of February 25, 2007
March 01, 2007 09:03:26
Norah Jones isn't easy to be beaten. The jazz pianist has her album "Not Too Late" debuts at No. 1 spot on the Billboard album charts for a third, non-consecutive week, moving 100,000 in the week ended Sunday Feb 25th. With that attainment, the set thus becoming the first album to score three weeks at No. 1 since the "Now 22" compilation last summer.
Next on the chart is DAUGHTRY's self titled debut album which climbs all the way from No. 9 to No. 2, with sales of 84,000 copies. Following in at No. 3 is Fall Out Boy's "Infinity on High", jumps two places from No. 5, taking in another 79,000 copies. The 11th installment of the popular "Kidz Bop," featuring covers of Kelly Clarkson's "Walk Away" and Beyonce Knowles' "Irreplaceable" by children, in the meantime, bows at #4 with 75,000.
The U.S. Pop Album Charts by February 21, 2007
February 22, 2007 10:02:59
Norah Jones reclaims her position on the Billboard Hot 200. The singer returns to the top spot of the US album charts Wednesday Feb 21st, with her album "Not Too Late" sold another 211,000 copies for the week ended Sunday Feb 18th. "Not Too Late" is Jones' third album, a follow up to her second LP, "Feels Like Home" which was released in 2004 to high sales.
Following close behind at the 2nd spot on the chart is the late Gerald Levert's posthumous release "In My Songs" moves 165,000 copies. The "Grammy Nominees 2007" compilation, in the meantime, rises four places to No. 3 with 131,000 copies, while Corinne Bailey Rae's self-titled debut bounces five places to No. 4 with 120,000. Fall Out Boy's "Infinity on High", who was last week's chart topper, falls to No. 5 with 119,000.
Billboard's Albums Chart in the Week Ended Feb 14, 2007
February 15, 2007 01:02:54
The new LP of Fall Out Boy, titled "Infinity on High", brings the pop/rock band to score the No. 1 spot on the Billboard's albums chart in the week ended Wednesday Feb 14th. The set, which is released via Island Records, successfully sold 260,000 copies in the week ended February 11, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Last week's chart-topper Norah Jones' "Not Too Late" slips one to 2nd spot, taking in another 236,000 copies. Rock band DAUGHTRY's self-titled debut holds at No. 3 for a third week selling 76,000 copies. Rounding out the Top 5 is Akon's "Konvicted" which rises two to No. 4 with 65,000, and Ashley Tisdale's solo debut, "Headstrong" at No. 5 sold 64,000 copies.
The Top 10 Albums on The Billboard 200 by January 24th, 2007
January 25, 2007 11:01:44
In another dire week at music retail, DAUGHTRY, the band formed by "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry, successfully took the top spot of the Billboard 200 with their eponymous album sold another 65,000 copies in the United States in the week ended January 21st. This is the first time ever that the set hits the No. 1 spot in its ninth week on chart before previously debuted at No. 2 in November and not been lower than No. 11 since.
Coming next is Sony's "Dreamgirls" soundtrack, which secured the No. 2 spot, sold 130 copies less than that of DAUGHTRY's. Disney's "Jump In!" soundtrack followed close at No. 3 sold 57,000 copies, just one place ahead of Corinne Bailey Rae's self-titled Capitol debut at No. 4 on sales boost to 55,000. Akon's "Konvicted" slid 2-5 with sales declined to 52,000.
Nominees Announced for the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards
January 10, 2007 11:01:15
Known as the pioneer in recognizing people of color in film, television, music, and literature, the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People revealed yesterday, January 9, names and titles included in the nominations for this year's NAACP Image Awards.
Scoring most nods were both musical drama "Dreamgirls" and comedy series "Everybody Hates Chris" as each amazingly landed eight nominations, notably that in the category of Outstanding Motion Picture for the former and that of Outstanding Comedy Series for the latter.
The Big Winners at the 2006 Q Awards
October 31, 2006 11:10:21
Oasis and Arctic Monkeys were double winners at the 2006 Q Awards, took place Oct 30th at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. Both bands won two awards each, with the British rock band took home the award for Best Act in the World Today along with the Classic Songwriter Award for Noel Gallagher.
The Arctic Monkeys, had four nominations, kept up the Best Album for "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am Not" and the People's Choice awards. Irish rock band U2's The Edge collected the Q Innovation in Sound Award, with the Irish rock band itself receiving the special one-time-only Q Award Of Awards: Band of Bands accolade.
The 2006 MOBO Award Winners
September 21, 2006 11:09:18
Several notable names in the music industry shake-up the 2006 MOBO Awards. Naming that of Beyonce Knowles and Corinne Bailey Rae who both led the winners at the Music of Black Origin award show held in London, with Beyonce won three and Corinne won two.
As of Beyonce, the American star nabbed the Best International Female, Best Song and Best Video awards for "Deja Vu," whereas Corinne took the awards for Best UK Female and the Best UK Newcomer. Other winners included the Black Eyed Peas, who won the Best Group, Jay-Z who was named the Best International Male, Rihanna who took home the prize for Best R&B and Sean Paul who won the Best Reggae.
UK Pop Charts' Top 10 Scorers
March 07, 2006 12:03:46
The U.K. albums chart sees a newcomer on its list which at the same time becoming the chart topper as well. It's Corinne Bailey Rae. The English singer/songwriter comes in the U.K. albums chart at No. 1 with her self-titled debut set, pushing aside last week's champion Jack Johnson's "In Between Dreams" to No. 2.
Seat at No. 3 to No. 5 on the chart in succession are Arctic Monkeys' "Whatever People Say I Am That's What I'm", KT Tunstall's "Eye To The Telescope", and Kaiser Chiefs' "Employment", each of which falls one place from last week position. Meanwhile, at No. 6 is Neil Diamond's "12 Songs", one place ahead of Gorillaz' "Demon Days" at No. 7, both of which also slips one place from last week position.
UK Top 10 Singles
February 27, 2006 12:02:57
Madonna apparently really deserves the predicate of pop queen. The singer has had her "Sorry" debuted in the top spot of UK singles chart on Sunday, marking her 12th British number one. In second place is Corinne Bailey Rae whose "Put Your Records On" pushes aside last week's chart topper DJ Meck's "Thunder In My Heart" into 3rd.
Debuted in 4th spot is Irish boy band Westlife's "Amazing", while the No. 5 seat is secured by Notorious B.I.G.'s "Nasty Girl" which falls from No. 2. In the meantime, Ordinary Boys falls three places to No. 6 with "Boys Will Be Boys," followed behind at No. 7 by Chris Brown's "Run It." "Is It Just Me" by The Darkness only debuts at No. 8, while "You Got The Love" by Source is at 9th and "Sugar We're Goin' Down" by Fall Out Boy stays at No. 10.
