When Canadian folk music icon Gordon Lightfoot passed away on May 1, 2023 at the age of 84, many of us first found out this news by way of David Friend, the Entertainment Writer who wrote the first of many updated stories for Canadian Press Newswire. In this interview, we go behind the desk and hear what goes on when a legendary figure passes away, what it's like to talk to the family and friends for confirmation, and why CP is still so important in the age of clickbait journalism

SiriusXM's Eric Alper in conversation with Canadian Press Newswire's David Friend

It's been five years since we've gotten new music from James Taylor, but the singer-songwriter 19th studio album, American Standard, was released recently, and hit the #1 spot on the Canadian Album chart, and in the US, .James Taylor’s American Standard debuts in the top 10 on the new Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming the first act to earn a top 10 album in each of the last six decades.

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A rare, one-hour long conversation with Canadian music executive, talent manager, and founder of True North Records, Bernie Finkelstein.


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SiriusXM's Eric Alper In Conversation With Bernie Finkelstein

Jonathan became a global sensation at the age of 17 following an astounding performance on Britain’s Got Talent, which went on to become the world’s most viewed television audition of any performer in history. He later released two best-selling albums with his singing partner, Charlotte Jaconelli, before going on to have further success as a solo artist and becoming the youngest tenor to achieve a #1 classical album. His new album is ChristmasLand, 

Produced by Grammy award winning Gregg Field remotely from LA and featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, New Zealand’s Choristers of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul and the Tudor Consort, ChristmasLand was recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios across three time zones. It includes a magnificent selection of universally beloved Christmas classics, promising to be a family favourite during the festive season for years to come. 

ChristmasLand is Jonathan’s second 2020 release, following on Going The Distance, his first album in 4 years. The latter became a  #1 best seller in the UK Classical Chart. An immensely personal record, the album features favorite tracks from Jonathan’s younger years, as well as songs from the world of musical theatre. 
 
In August he also released Lieder, an EP featuring 4 operatic pieces including Nessun Dorma from Turandot. The aria was popularised by Luciano Pavarotti, to whom Jonathan has often been compared. 
 
An outspoken supporter and ambassador for the rights and well-being of young people, Jonathan has recently co-authored a published children’s book, “Jonathan the Porcupine” helping children to overcome the effects of bullying, and will also feature in the upcoming documentary Anxious Nation.

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