Cuba Gooding Sr. was found dead in his car earlier today in Woodland Hills.

A wealth of wonderful events will happen throughout the week surrounding the main attractions: the Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Blues Music Awards.

All of them are on this list for a reason, and that reason is to get folks to visit, and immerse themselves in a culture that was nearly dead, but has made a monumental comeback.

This year’s lineup is full of exceptional talent including iconic artists, young up-and-comers, and an abundance of local performers as well. Audiences will not be disappointed!

Stuart has released his new album ‘Way Out West,” and has begun touring behind it. He and his Fabulous Superlatives will be appearing on The Late Show, and The GRAMMY Museum® at L.A. LIVE will present ‘Marty Stuart’s Way Out West,’ a new exhibit opening May 25, 2017, featuring artifacts celebrating the personal collection of Marty Stuart.

‘Waiting On A Song’ is Auerbach’s much-anticipated follow-up to 2009’s ‘Keep It Hid’ and is a love letter to Nashville.

“We just try to sit down and write the best songs we can. I think if we can do that, everything will take care of itself.”

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ will sit in with Jon Batiste and Stay Human on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert tonight. They’ll be performing selections from their first joint album ‘TajMo’.

“The Monterey International Pop Festival cannot be duplicated but can be celebrated, and will be, by the performers and the attendees at the 50th Anniversary festival.” – Lou Adler

This event is totally free to the public and will occur rain or shine.