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The 2006 UK Music Hall Of Fame premieres on VH1 as a two-hour extravaganza on Saturday November 25th 9:00 p.m.* Prince joined the inductees for this year’s event — Brian Wilson, Dusty Springfield, Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart, Bon Jovi and James Brown in a star-studded evening full of musical legends. These seven joined Sir George Martin who received this year’s Honorary Membership in recognition of his exceptional contribution to British music.

The “2006 UK Music Hall of Fame” took place at the famed Alexandra Palace in London on November 14th and included a rare public appearance by Led Zeppelin, founding member and ‘guitar god’ Jimmy Page and performances by inductee Brian Wilson and his band; British soul sensation Joss Stone and R&B legend Patti LaBelle who paid tribute to Dusty Springfield; a supergroup tribute to the Beatles conducted by Sir George Martin which featured Queen’s Roger Taylor, Johnny Borrell of Razorlight, Swedish singer/songwriter Jose Gonzales and Corinne Baily Rae. Finally, Wolfmother performed a tribute to Led Zeppelin and James Morrison performed tribute to Rod Stewart. – Press Release

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Joss performed “Son of a Preacher Man” by her hero Dusty Springfield at the UK Music Hall of Fam honors. Someone was kind enough to upload her performance to YouTube, so check it out below:

EDIT: Download Joss’ performance from RapidShare

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People Magazine has posted a picture of Joss on the red carpet at the U.K. Music Hall Of Fame honors in London. Check it out here.

Despite windy conditions, Joss Stone maintains her composure Tuesday at the U.K. Music Hall Of Fame honors in London. The retro-fitted singer paid tribute to ’60s icon Dusty Springfield, who was inducted into the Hall along with other rockers, including Prince, James Brown and Bon Jovi.

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On a night filled with music legends, including James Brown, Prince and Bon Jovi, it was Devon teenager Joss Stone who managed to steal the show. The 19-year-old singer wowed an A-list audience as she performed a tribute to the late Dusty Springfield.

Joss, who wore an aqua mini-dress and performed barefoot as usual, sang her version of Dusty’s hit Son Of A Preacher Man to mark the late singer’s induction into the UK Music Hall of Fame. “I and my contemporaries owe her so much,” said Joss, who seems to have picked up a slight American accent. “She was a one true light who showed the way.”

Other names celebrating their induction at London’s Alexandra Palace included Purple Rain singer Prince, who recently wrote and recorded a song for the animated kids movie Happy Feet. “If he were British he would definitely be king by now,” joked Beyonce, who took responsiblity for presented the American musician with his award.

British rocker Rod Stewart accepted his induction via video link, while former US president Bill Clinton and chat show queen Oprah Winfrey sent a televised tribute to rock group Bon Jovi, congratulating them on being honoured for their lifetime achievement.

Since its launch the star-studded ceremony, now in its third year, has honoured The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Madonna and Elvis Presley.

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Also, check out the new look on Joss’ official website! You can see a video of her in-studio.

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Joss has informed me that the album is finished and it is currently being mixed. It should be completely done by mid-December. Joss is extremely pleased with how everything turned out, so stay tuned for Joss’ return!

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Joss Stone is delving deeper into R&B and soul on her new, as-yet-untitled album, due March 6 via Virgin, Billboard.com has learned. The set was produced by Raphael Saadiq, whose resume includes Angie Stone, Jill Scott, Kelis and the Grammy-winning Erykah Badu and Common duet, “Love of My Life.”

The 19-year-old Stone hit Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas to record the album, which will feature such tracks as “Headturner,” “Tell Me What We’re Gonna Do Now,” “Music,” “Tell Me ‘Bout It,” “Nothing Better Than (The iPod Song)” and “I Wish I Never Met You.”

It’s the follow-up to 2004′s “Mind, Body & Soul,” which debuted at No. 11 on The Billboard 200 and has sold 1.2 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Meanwhile, Stone will make her big-screen debut in the fantasy film “Eragon,” which opens Dec. 15 in U.S. theaters. Based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Paolini, it also stars Jeremy Irons and John Malkovich. – Billboard

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Prince is the latest musician confirmed for induction into the UK Music Hall Of Fame, during a November 14 ceremony at London’s Alexandra Palace.

Other inductees already named for this year’s event are Bon Jovi, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Dusty Springfield, Led Zeppelin and Rod Stewart.

They join Beatles producer Sir George Martin, who will receive honorary membership in recognition of his exceptional contribution to British music.

Performers on the night will include Wilson, James Morrison, Joss Stone, Patti LaBelle and Wolfmother.

Inductees for the third annual ceremony are selected by a steering group, which consists of more than 60 artists, journalists, broadcasters and industry executives.

A delayed broadcast of the ceremony will air November 14 on BBC Radio 2, while Channel 4 will beam the event November 16. US audiences can catch the ceremony November 25 on VH1.

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People Magazine Online has posted a picture of Joss walking her dog in New York City on Wednesday (November 1). She’s also sporting a darker hair color!

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