NEW YORK, June 30 (UPI) -- U.S. producer and songwriter Kenny Gamble is to release his new version of "I Am An American" in time for Independence Day, Sony BMG Masterworks said.

LONDON, May 25 (UPI) -- British singer/songwriter KT Tunstall's 2005 hit, "Suddenly I See," has been named best song at the Ivor Novello Awards ceremony in London.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Philadelphia soul hit-maker Gene McFadden, who co-wrote "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" with his partner John Whitehead, has died at age 56.

PHILADELPHIA, July 23 (UPI) -- "Lemonade," the official theme song for Alex's Lemonade Stand, tells the story of the Connecticut girl with cancer who raised money for cancer research.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- After several previous nominations, R&B group the O'Jays were thrilled to learn Monday that they'll be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

Not all the gospel music at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival took place in the Gospel Tent.