There was, simply put, no way Jon Batiste was not going to be a musician. Born in Louisiana to one of New Orleans’ most prolific music families -- father Michael Batiste played bass for Jackie Wilson ...

The 56th annual GMA Dove Awards took over Nashville's Bridgestone Arena the night of Oct. 7 with a show packed full of powerful performances and guests including Jelly Roll, Carrie Underwood, Vince ...

To Jon Batiste, music is about much more than playing the right notes, releasing hit records and winning awards — although he does all of that, with regularity. “It’s more than entertainment,” the ...

AKRON, Ohio — Masterful. Mesmerizing. Magnificent. Sunday night at the nearly sold-out Akron Civic Theatre, New Orleans native Jon Batiste brought a two-hour spectacle that turned a concert into ...

A banner hanging above Jon Batiste’s stage Friday night, Oct. 24, at Detroit’s Fox Theatre declared that, “This is the circus of love. Under our tent there is revival and joy.” The two-hour show was, ...

Jon Batiste curated an exhibition at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville. The exhibition is an ode to his August album "Big Money" and features photos, outfits, and instruments.