Nat King Cole, the velvet-voiced singer of such hits as “Unforgettable” and “The Christmas Song,” was born in Montgomery, Ala., on March 17, 1919. He was born Nathaniel Adams Coles to the Rev. Edward ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

In 1956, one of the greatest singers of all time, Nat “King” Cole, became one of the first Black people to host a nationally broadcast television show. Alas, despite drawing top talent and enjoying a ...

The legacies of the late and famous father and daughter music icons, Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole, are living on at Berklee College of Music. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Berklee announced the first awardee ...

When you consider that “Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole” focuses on two singularly talented and vibrant performers—the title character as well as Sammy Davis Jr.—the disappointments of this busy ...

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