Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll on his journey from jail to the biggest stages in the world
His songs tell of the troubled life he used to lead. He's now one of the biggest names in country music, with two Grammy nominations this year.
Profiles
A school reunion for Albert Brooks and Rob Reiner
Sixty years after meeting as drama students, the comedian-director and the actor-director returned to Beverly Hills High School to talk about their enduring friendship, which has led to Reiner's new HBO documentary, "Albert Brooks: Defending My Life."
Naiomi Glasses on weaving together Native American art, skateboarding and Ralph Lauren
At 26, the Navajo artist is passing down generations of a rich Native American tradition of weaving through her collaboration with Ralph Lauren, by becoming the fashion house's first artist-in-residence.
Dick Van Dyke: Forever young
The beloved star of "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" is being celebrated in a two-hour CBS tribute special, "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic." The ever-youthful Van Dyke talks about winning new generations of fans.
Kylie Minogue on success and surviving cancer: "I sing to process everything"
The Australian singer - a global superstar and Grammy-winner - has landed in America, performing a residency in Las Vegas. She talks about her hit "Padam Padam," overcoming breast cancer, and how, at 55, she's endured in a constantly changing pop music world.
Bryant Gumbel on wrapping up HBO's "Real Sports": "I've kind of lived my fantasy life"
After 29 seasons, the final episode of his award-winning sports journalism show premieres this week on HBO. Gumbel talks with friend Jane Pauley about his most important role model, and why the 320th edition of "Real Sports" is his last.
Remembering Norman Lear: "The soundtrack of my life has been laughter"
The legendary producer of such beloved comedies as "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" died this week at age 101. "Sunday Morning" looks back at Lear, who'd said the gift of laughter kept him going strong for more than a century.
Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the band's next chapter
With Neil Peart they became Canada's most legendary rock group. Lifeson and Lee (author of a new memoir, "My Effin' Life") talk about their particular blend of musicianship; how tragedy upended the band; and what might constitute Rush's next chapter.
Taraji P. Henson on the message of "The Color Purple"
In the musical adaptation of "The Color Purple," Taraji P. Henson plays Shug, a fearless woman who breaks the rules while helping other women see how strong they can be. You could say the Oscar-nominated actress does that with every role she takes on.
Chaka Khan: I regret "nothing"
The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who built her legacy on such hits as "I'm Every Woman" and "I Feel for You," talks about her friendship with Prince, her past struggles with addiction, and how her music is being discovered and celebrated by new generations.
Garth Brooks: "Life's better with music in it"
The best-selling solo recording artist of all time now has another title: Owner of the new Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk in Nashville. Brooks talks with Jane Pauley about the power of music (and beer) to unite people.
Barbra Streisand on her long-awaited memoir
In her newly-published autobiography, "My Name Is Barbra," the celebrated actress-singer-director writes of a life of heartbreaking deprivation and spectacular success, and of an artistic career lauded by critics and fans as peerless.
Barry Manilow on songwriting, fame, and his new Broadway musical, "Harmony"
The singer-songwriter who has fifty Top-40 hits (along with a Grammy, a Tony and two Emmys) is about to debut his Broadway musical, "Harmony," the true story of a pre-World War II singing group in Germany whose fame was obliterated by the Nazis.
The reclusive Sly Stone returns, on the page
The music legend who invented his own kind of funky hybrid of rock 'n' roll and R&B with his '60s group Sly and the Family Stone has just penned a memoir, "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)."
Joan Baez at peace
In a new documentary, "Joan Baez I Am a Noise," the singer-activist opens up about her 60-year career and her life on the front lines of social change.
More From Sunday Morning
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 28)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A New Mexico monastery where the silence calls
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
Sean Ono Lennon on being caretaker of the legacy of John Lennon & Yoko Ono
The musician-songwriter-producer, who says he feels a responsibility to promote his parents' legacy, talks about the animated short inspired by their anti-war anthem, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," and the new HBO documentary "One to One: John & Yoko."
Pentatonix: Friendships and harmonies
The a cappella quintet has won three Grammys and sold 10 million albums. Kirstin Maldonado, Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee talk about bringing their heavenly voices to the sounds of Christmas.
Remembering the treasured films of Rob Reiner
Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz looks back at the work of actor and director Rob Reiner, whose films became part of our shared cinematic language because of their humor, drama, and aching belief in humanity.
The enduring message of "It's a Wonderful Life"
Ted Koppel visits Seneca Falls, the Central New York town that's said to have inspired the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic "It's a Wonderful Life," a film that celebrates smalltown virtues and happy endings, and which still has a powerful hold on our imagination.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (Dec. 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
A guide to "Made in America" holiday gifts, state by state
The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, promoting products made in the U.S., includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. For small business owners, being included in this year's gift guide feels close to a Christmas miracle.
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"
In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance
When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.