LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For over half a century, Etta James has all but defined the role of the quintessential rhythm & blues vocalist.

LOS ANGELES, Sept.

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In a surprise outcome to a contest that neither participant knew they were in, Elvis has defeated Etta James. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110118/NY31358LOGO ) For the past few years Etta James' classic "At Last" has topped every survey of GigMasters' brides and grooms for First Dance choice.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Black Music Month, Capitol/EMI has released a new digital compilation, The Soul Of Capitol Records: Rare & Well-Done (Vol. 1).

Etta James told the audience at a recent concert in Seattle that she wasn't pleased Beyonce sang James's famous song At Last at Barack Obama's inaugural ball. Beyonce played James and performed her signature tune in the 2008 film Cadillac Records. Although James didn't publicly object to Beyonce's portrayal on screen, TMZ reported Wednesday that the 71-year-old singer did complain to her fans at a concert last week about Beyonce being chosen instead of her to sing At Last at one of the 10 inaugural balls held Jan.