Debra Byrd, who had a long and varied career in music, mostly behind-the-scenes, died on Tuesday, March 5, in Los Angeles. She was 72. No cause of death was given. Byrd’s career is a reminder that ...

The legendary singer’s tour, "Manilow: The Last Concerts Tour," will visit Duluth on Jan. 16, 2026. He was last in Atlanta in 2023, with his first stop in the metro being almost 50 years ago in 1976.

Vocal coach Debra Byrd attends Fox's "American Idol" Finalist Party on March 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California - Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images The music community is mourning the death of ...

The music community is mourning the death of influential figure Debra Byrd, who died on March 5 at the age of 72. Throughout her decades-long career, the singer performed alongside Barry Manilow and ...