ERNEST on new album and overcoming a heart attack at 19 to follow his country music dreams
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Celebrated for his impromptu lyrics and catchy melodies, country music singer-songwriter Ernest Smith said he first realized his knack for songwriting in sixth grade when he listened to the "Space Jam" soundtrack.
"I was ingesting rap at like, you know, second, third grade," said ERNEST.
His love for music blossomed in elementary school, where he honed his skills by freestyling at the lunch table and making up songs about friends.
Legendary country music star Randy Travis hasn't released a new single since suffering a stroke in 2013 that robbed him of his cherished singing voice. Until now. "CBS News Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan gets an exclusive inside look at how cutting-edge artificial intelligence enabled Travis to once again raise his voice in song in a story to be broadcast Sunday, May 5 on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
Judi Dench has tackled nearly every female role in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra, in her illustrious seven-decade career. Together with Brendan O'Hea, a friend and fellow actor, Dench explores her connection with Shakespeare in their collaborative book, "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent."
2024 Tony Awards nominations announced to honor the best of Broadway. See the list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning to celebrate the best shows and biggest talents on Broadway. Tony-winning performers Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry hosted the nominations, with six of the categories unveiled first on "CBS Mornings."