When this song was released in 1961, it was a pivotal time not only for Christmas music, but for America itself—culture was ...

Now available on YouTube, a video captures Nat King Cole’s March 1949 debut on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ and his performance of 'Down in Mexico.' ...

If you’re looking for something soothing to put on in the background, you can’t really go wrong with Nat King Cole. His sturdy voice and lulling instrumentation are the stuff dreams are made of. If ...

As the holiday season comes to a close, music continues to be the gift that keeps on giving. While Mariah Carey fans may be thrilled that “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is the first Billboard Hot ...

NAT KING COLE: (Singing) Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose. The perfect Christmas song sets the mood right away. Our next guest wants to destroy all that. STEPHEN ...

"As the first British artist to have been able to perform a duet with Nat King Cole’s vocals, it’s a real honour," Boyle said just before the album's release, per the Mirror.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Nat King Cole—who is credited on the Billboard charts sometimes as ...

Six decades after Nat King Cole’s death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides. His smooth voice, captivating ...

The Dallas venue, now on the National Register of Historic Places, has hosted a diverse array of acts – from Bob Wills and ...

A musical interlude by the next generation of performers and composers highlighted a reception to honor a charity dedicated to keeping music education in the public schools. The event for Nat King ...

The Beatles found ways of incorporating all kinds of unexpected influences into their work. Those influences generally went beyond just other rock and rollers. For instance, “Mother Nature’s Son” took ...