Robert Plant's 2007 album with pop-bluegrass songbird Alison Krauss, Raising Sand, did something 25 years of solo records never quite managed. It fully transformed him from former Led Zeppelin golden god into a roots singer. Plant had never sung so tenderly or collaboratively, commanding a crack modern string band that defined power in terms other than "Physical Graffiti".
Former Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant says he owes his career in rock and roll music to a bit of good luck and even better timing.
CNN's Becky Anderson spoke to former Led Zeppelin front man, Robert Plant, about his rock-and-roll career.
Robert Plant has a "Whole Lotta Love" for his Grammy-winning collaboration with Alison Krauss. CNN's Denise Quan has more.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Once upon a time, the iconic lead singer of Led Zeppelin and the golden girl of bluegrass would never have been mentioned in the same sentence.
The unlikely alchemy of a hard-rock legend and a bluegrass superstar created Grammy gold Sunday night, as Robert Plant and Alison Krauss picked up five awards -- including album and record of the year -- for their work, "Raising Sand."
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss talk about their win for record of the year for "Raising Sand."
As a concert, the Grammy Awards are often well worth watching. Witness Sly Stone coming out of retirement, or the raucous tribute to the Clash's Joe Strummer a few years back, or even the hushed opening by a reunited Simon & Garfunkel in 2003.
The Jonas Brothers, Kanye West and John Mayer are also recognized during the primetime nominations special
CNN's Kareen Wynter reports on how the music industry is trying to stay afloat in these challenging economic times.
Louisiana rapper Lil Wayne garnered the most Grammy nominations, receiving eight, and British alternative rock band Coldplay grabbed seven as the Recording Academy announced this year's nominees.
Grammy-winner Mariah Carey Рwhose new No. 1 album, E = MC2, sold 463,000 copies in its first week Рis hitting another high: This weekend the Empire State Building in New York City will be lit in lavendar, pink and white in her honor. One of the most successful female recording artists of all time, Carey, 39, recently surpassed Elvis Presley̢۪s record of 17 No. 1 hits with her 18th, "Touch My Body."
The blues are sometimes said to have spread from a single crossroads in Clarksdale, Miss. This month, fans celebrate the uniquely American art form at the city's annual Juke Joint Festival, which opens on Saturday.
The teen takes video of the year, while Rascal Flatts and Kellie Pickler also score
Fans flock from around the world for the onetime reunion of Led Zeppelin. ITN's Stephanie West reports
With Led Zeppelin taking the stage Monday, December 10, for a reunion concert in London's O2 Arena, CNN.com readers wrote in to share their thoughts on whether one of the most influential bands of all time can rock a sea of fans like they used to.
Watch Led Zeppelin perform 'Black Dog' in London during its first full concert in nearly three decades.
The legendary group's eagerly awaited reunion concert proved again that few bands of any era rock harder
They have been described by critics as the definitive heavy metal band, they released eight studio albums in just 10 years and have sold more than 300 million records worldwide. And now, one of the best rock acts of all time is back.
Jessica Simpson, who has been talking about recording a country album, got to chat with a legend of rock 'n' roll – former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant – at a taping of CMT's Crossroads near Nashville on Thursday night.
Rock fans have rushed to register to see Led Zeppelin's comeback gig after the legendary group announced plans for their first live performance in more than two decades.
Spin Magazine's Michael Endelman discusses the Led Zeppelin reunion concert and whether a tour might follow.
Rock legends Led Zeppelin are to reform for the first time in 19 years for a one-off concert in London, the band announced Wednesday.
Rock legends Led Zeppelin are to reform for the first time in 19 years for a one-off concert in London, the band is expected to announce.
In 1958, Columbia Records -- the inventor of the LP -- hit upon something new. One of its artists, Johnny Mathis, was in the middle of a string of hit singles. Columbia decided to package the hits into an album and called it, simply, "Johnny's Greatest Hits."
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Actor Will Ferrell shared one regret as he surprised winners of the State High School Play Festival.
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