On the episode, Stoller tells the whole story of “Hound Dog” and explains why, in his opinion, contemporary observers who are convinced Presley “stole” the song from Big Mama Thornton are misguided.

Doja Cat is taking Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” back to its original blues roots: Big Mama Thornton. On Thursday, the singer released “Vegas,” her track from the upcoming Elvis biopic set to arrive ...

In a 1990 interview with Rolling Stone, songwriter Jerry Leiber said, “I had to write a song for her that basically said “Go f— yourself,” but how do you do it without actually saying it?” “Her” is ...

Rock 'n' roll's godmother, Montgomery native Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, will finally be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Oct. 19. The event will be held at Cleveland's Rocket ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — There are so many artists who were unsung in their times. But a local singer has been given the incredible opportunity to share the story of an architect of rock 'n' roll ...

OZARK — Middle school students from Ozark and Dale County got a chance to hear the blues Wednesday at a program dedicated to local blues legend Big Mama Thornton. About 500 students from the Ozark ...

ARITON, Ala. (WTVY) - A new museum that pays tribute to blues music is coming to Ariton. An old Greyhound bus station there has quite the history. “That was her hang-out spot. She sat on the bench up ...