Ken Tucker, 1953-

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August 13, 2013

06:32

Valerie June Wants To Be On Your Mind

June can sing a duel with the Devil, even as her voice tells you she knows she's already triumphed.

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August 5, 2013

06:28

Vince Gill And Paul Franklin Ain't 'Foolin' Around' With Bakersfield Sound

Country-music star Vince Gill and steel guitarist Paul Franklin have teamed up to record a new concept album called Bakersfield.

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July 11, 2013

07:25

Jay-Z Swings Triumphant Then Trivial On 'Magna Carta Holy Grail.'

The rapper's new album is his first collection since becoming a father with singer Beyonce. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the album is an uneven but intriguing collection of songs that tries to navigate a path between parenthood and an obsession with commercial success.

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