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Katy Perry and Taylor Swift’s feud explained blow by blow
Do you ever look around at a fight between friends and ask yourself, "What happened here?"
Well, so are we. Read below for a deep dive into the beginning, fiery middle and sweet conclusion of one of today's most famous…
Amy Grant hospitalized and kept under observation after a bad fall from a bike [Details]
Amy Grant is hospitalized following a bicycle accident in Nashville. This, after massive recognition of his talent and contribution to the music industry and American society.
According to various…
Songwriter U: How are you improving?
Written by Judy Stakee
The 10,000 hour rule is a theory that posits that 10,000 hours of work experience is needed to master any skill. It was first discussed in a 1993 report by Florida State University researcher Anders…
Marsha Blackburn report: Sky-high prices are part of President Joe Biden’s plan –…
washington d.c. - A year ago this week, President Joe Biden said inflation would be "temporary," but since then inflation has risen to 9.1%.
The pain at the pump and the supermarket is part of Biden's radical "green" agenda that punishes…
The evolution of music in four countries
The history of music has a rich and dynamic history that is both beautiful and devastating, and tells stories of community ties alongside colonization. Music distribution today is very different from what it was five or ten…
How does a top folk do a classic Dio at the Knitting Factory on her return?
Martin Sexton lives in the moment and his songs and performances reflect this approach.
Just before taking the stage at the Knitting Factory in May 2010, Sexton learned that legendary singer Ronnie James Dio had died of…
“The Day the Music Died”: Exclusive Clip – Billboard
Garth Brooks calls "American Pie" "probably the greatest song in music history", while Brian Wilson says he was "blown away" by the song's melody and lyrics. They share their revelations in The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don…
The Company Stores release “The Family Album”, produced by Robert Mercurio of Galactic…
The Company Stores independently publishes The family album, their third album, on September 23. The powerful and sensual voice of lead singer Ileana Ille captivates audiences with her ability to express raw emotion, as the band brings…
‘Stranger Things’ Star Noah Schnapp Says Everything’s ‘All Right’…
Doja Cat got into it with stranger things Noah Schnapp last week after revealing she slipped into her DMs to ask about one of her co-stars, Joseph Quinn.
Doja seemingly joined the rest of the world as she expressed her love…
Cat Power Set to Recreate Bob Dylan’s Iconic 1966 Concert at the ‘Royal Albert…
Cat Power is set to recreate Bob Dylan's iconic performance at Manchester's Free Trade Hall on May 17, 1966, which was mislabeled as taking place at the Royal Albert Hall, with his own performance at the latter venue in London…
The “Supa Ugly” rap battle between Jay-Z and Nas
The highly publicized feud between Jay-Z and Nas is unique for several reasons. For one thing, the feud seemingly came out of nowhere. Second, one of the diss tracks that sprouted from the rappers' beef revitalized Nas'…
Morgan Wallen says life has ‘gotten pretty dark’ over the past year
Morgan Wallen opened up about his growth over the past year and some of his darkest times in a recent interview with Storme Warren on SiriusXM.
While Wallen didn't directly address the 2021 video, which revealed him using a…
5 Seconds of Summer Cancels Tour Dates After Ashton Irwin Suffers From Heat Exhaustion During…
Ashton IrwinDon Arnold/WireImage 5 Seconds of Summer will be taking a break during its favorite season.The Aussie band had to cut short their Sunday show in Houston, Texas, and have since canceled some upcoming tour dates after drummer…
Anne Wilson: Trading Stars for Songs
“I grew up wanting to be an astronaut,” Anne Wilson told the American songwriter, “and work for NASA.”
Growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, Wilson found she had a knack for math and science; she had a natural aptitude for…
Country band Herrick performs “Gallagher Unplugged” on June 25
Nashville actor Herrick has won praise from industry figures and country music fans. Lead singer Donna Herrick's voice was praised by George Jones ("That little girl can really sing!") and the late journalist Chuck…
Luke and Nicole Combs have a baby boy
American singer and songwriter Luke Combs and his wife Nicole Combs have welcomed their first child together, a baby boy, and fans are sending their best wishes to the couple. The triple Grammy nominee, on his Instagram account, shared…
Billy Joel announces one-night-only show at MCG Melbourne
Piano Man Billy Joel will take to the stage Down Under in December for just one night at the MCG Melbourne.
One of the greatest singer/songwriter/composers of modern times, Billy Joel, is coming to Australia to perform a…
Fiona Whelan Prine: ‘What U2 discovered in America, John Prine discovered in Ireland’
JOHN Prine was the songwriter for the songwriter, and it's hard to think of anyone who won so much praise from fellow musicians and contemporaries alike.Bob Dylan once!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Review: Taylor American Dream AD27e Flametop exudes relaxed class
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Toby Keith Reveals His Battle With Stomach Cancer, Talks Chemo And Radiation
Country star Toby Keith has revealed he has been battling stomach cancer for much of the past year. "Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer," the 60-year-old singer wrote in a social media post on Sunday. "I have spent the last 6…
Historic Wins and Baffling Losses – Billboard
Judy Garland, who would have turned 100 on Friday, June 10, has made many awards in history. She was the first woman to win a Grammy for Album of the Year and the first woman to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes.…
Post Malone releases two bonus tracks for “Twelve Carat Toothache”
Post Malone has officially released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Twelve karat toothache, with 14 tracks in total. This hip-hop album by the Syracuse, New York-born artist was his first record since his widely…
Time for a New “Ohio”: Where’s the Protest Song We Need in 2022?
Be the first to know about the latest entertainment, arts and culture news. Sign up to get Wallace story alerts delivered straight to your phone. And find Wallace's recent work here.…
GRAMMY®-nominated pop-Americana artist Garrison Starr celebrates the 25th anniversary of his debut…
NASHVILLE, TN, (June 1, 2022) - Grammy-nominated Boldly Vulnerable singer-songwriter and producer Garrison Starr will hit the road in June to kick off his tour in Evanston, Illinois at the intimate Evanston SPACE…
Gear Review: Online Piano Method Pianote
With all the experts and tutorials available online, there is a ton of information about learning piano. And while some of these can help you on your journey to becoming a better pianist, there are a lot of things that can go…
Chad Hugo on The Neptunes’ Otherworldly Success
Silent partners are often obscured by overt counterparts – even more so when you're in a group with Pharrell Williams. Producer and songwriter Chad Hugo actively choose the background.
As one-half of The Neptunes' production team and…
Finnish Center for Celebrating Summer Festival and Concert at Saima Park
FITCHBURG – Fitchburg resident Lorna Sulin has many memories of her childhood spent in Saima Park, which makes the upcoming festival very special for her.
Kesajuhla, a long-standing celebration of the summer solstice, has been observed for…
Tori Amos, Companion – Isthmus
It's hard to underestimate the raw emotion Tori Amos brought to popular music when she burst onto the scene with her album. small earthquakes in 1992. A breathless, unrestrained singer in the mold of Kate Bush, Amos was…
Almanac – Tuesday 05/24/22 | KALW
Today is Tuesday, May 24, 2022May 24 is the 144th day of the year221 days remain until the end of the year.28 days before the start of summerThe sun rose this morning at 5:53:04 amand sunset will be…
How many “American Idol” winners have won GRAMMYs? A look at wins and nominations for…
(To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 2013, GRAMMY.com launched GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inspirations. The ongoing series will include conversations with various people who will identify the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame…
Rive Music Video Promotion and Distribution presents: All Eyes on Kendra Erika “Rapture”…
Kendra Erika, recording artist and songwriter
Kendra Erika, recording artist and songwriter
Kendra Erika, recording artist and songwriter
Kendra Erika, recording…
Hardware Review: Fender Paramount Acoustic Instruments
Fender recently updated its line of Paramount Acoustic guitars and added a Bluegrass series.
Under the Paramount umbrella, there are currently three different tiers: All-Mahogany, Standard, and Limited.
For review,…
Zach Bryan reaches No. 1 on Billboard country songwriter chart
Oklahoma country star Zach Bryan continues his meteoric rise ahead of the release of his Warner Records debut album American Heartbreak on May 20. Pre-order/pre-register the album HERE. The 26-year-old is currently No. 1 on Billboard's…
“I started to get really, really, really sick”
Halsey fans ride or die, and they're worried about the singer's health. After seeing them hospitalized and a TikTok video that "essentially confirms that allergic to literally everything,” fans received an official statement…
Behind the lyrics of the song: “Weekend” by Kane Brown
For those heading to a summer house on a warm day, there might be an essential song for any chill-out playlist. And it's "Weekend" by Kane Brown.
The track, which reached listeners' ears in August 2018 as the second single…
BTS’s new album “Proof” is slated for June
There's a new BTS album in the works and fans of the K-Pop boy group are beyond excited.
The group released a new "logo trailer" for the album on Wednesday (May 4). This trailer indicated that the new LP would be an…
American Pie singer-songwriter Don McLean will perform at Bellefontaine
"A long, long time ago / I still remember how this music made me smile..."It's been a long, long time since singer-songwriter Don McLean wrote those words, the opening lyrics to his classic song "American Pie."The seminal song from McLean's…
Local 303: The Colorado Artists We Feature for May 2022
horse female dog Photo by: Jordan Altergott Hometown: Denver/Lakewood Shape: 2020Last version: RIP PistachioSelf-release, September 5, 2021Pronouns: he sheOn: Many people have died in space.Musicians who inspire: Mountain Goats, Glen…
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis honored at Grammys on the Hill Awards
WASHINGTON, DC — The Grammys may have happened earlier this month, but there are still trophies to be handed out.R&B songwriting duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis were honored on Wednesday for defining the sound of pop music over the past…
Almanac – Tuesday 04/26/22 | KALW
Today is Tuesday, April 26, 2022,April 26 is the 116th day of the year249 days remain until the end of the year.The sun rose at 6:19:27and sunset will be at 7:56:41 PM.We will have 13 hours and 37…
Island musicians make ‘American Song Contest’ history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGozjmYKcy0
By having 56 singer-songwriters representing every state and territory, “American Song Contest” spotlighted artists who may not have previously had the opportunity to showcase their…
Michigan teenager shocks ‘American Song Contest’ in semi-finals
A sacred moment has just happened on "American Song Contest". Michigan's Ada LeAnn, the youngest singer in the competition, has just qualified for the semi-finals after the judging panel propelled her to number one at the end of the…
MasterClass announces that Mariah Carey will teach voice as an instrument
"Mariah is simply a genius. She's one of the greatest artists of all time," said David Roger, founder and CEO of MasterClass. "In her class, Mariah opens her studio for the very first time, teaching members how to use their voices…
CMT Music Awards 2022: Top 10 Red Carpet Looks
by Tiffany Goldstein
48 months ago
Country music hitmakers flocked to the Nashville Municipal Auditorium on Monday, April 11 to celebrate the 2022 CMT Music Awards. The singer-songwriters…
Sweet Baby James pays tribute to James Taylor at the Ridgefield Playhouse
James Taylor is one of the great singers and songwriters of his era, so it's no surprise that there are tribute acts out there. But what's surprising is the genuine emotion that Sweet Baby James - America's #1 James Taylor Tribute Artist -…
8 Songs You Didn’t Know Neil Diamond Wrote That Were Made Famous By Other Artists
Over a career spanning 60 years, Neil Diamond has sold over 130 million records, had 16 Top 10 albums, 38 Top 40 singles, won 10 Grammy Awards, and been inducted into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fames, including…
Kelly Clarkson covers Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, Brandy and Dusty Springfield in…
Kelly Clarkson is generous.
Every week, she brings fans and music lovers new covers of our favorite songs. And last week was no different. Clarkson, who hosts the popular daytime talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show performed…
tadoo list – Arts & Culture Calendar April 2022
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Lucinda Williams. April 7. At 68, Lucinda Williams is an icon of American songwriting and an inspiration to generations of musicians for her roots music with Southern literary sensibilities. Through it all, she's…
Miranda Lambert announces her residency in Las Vegas
Fresh off of her Artist of the Year win at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Miranda Lambert returns to Las Vegas to lead her own residency - Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo The Las Vegas Residency.
The live performance will…
Kelis’ Net Worth (2022 Update)
What is Kelis' net worth? Net value :$4 millionAge:42Not:August 21, 1979Native country:united states of americaWealth source:SingerLast update:2021introduction Kelis is an American singer and songwriter.At the age of 14, she was admitted to…
Native American music, dance and crafts in the spotlight at the Chasco Fiesta
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL — Alligator wrestling, native dancing and tribal drumming will be part of the authentic Native American entertainment and education programs featured during the 10-day Chasco Fiesta March 25-April 3. This year's program…
The Bauhaus revisits the surreal formula of “Drink The New Wine”, the group’s…
using their own Exquisite Corpse ("Exquisite Corpse"), a collaborative work first generated during the Surrealist art movement, post-punk pioneers Bauhaus have pieced together their first new song in 14 years titled "Drink The…
American rapper, singer and songwriter Dedi Galih Wisnumurti releases new music titled Hope
The new song was created in collaboration with musicians around the world and has deep and meaningful lyrics that center on love and the disappointment that comes with a broken heart.
March 21, 2022: American rapper, singer and songwriter…
“Not only do I represent my home state of Oklahoma, but I also represent the K-pop…
Although the first episode of the American Song Contest is only days away, we were able to connect with!-->…
Andy Frasco Faces Full Cycles Of Love On ‘Grow Old’
When Andy Frasco was stuck at home during the pandemic, he started looking within, then became confused and a bit existential, recounting his collection of thoughts on his next album. Wash, Rinse, Repeatreleased April 8.
A…
Ole Miss to present first Medal of Arts to Jim Weatherly
Singer-songwriter and Ole Miss graduate Jim Weatherly is honored with the medal, which recognizes artistic talent in the Oxford community.
OXFORD, Mississippi — The University of Mississippi announced Monday that the…
Mott the dog: Rod Stewart – Tears of Hercules – 4 stars
Cover of the album "The Tears of Hercules".
At 77, Rod Stewart struts his stuff again as he takes us through his 31st solo album. 'Tears of Hercules' is a stormer and a return to the best of Rod the Mod.
Rod Stewart took many turns in…
EC Native Hunter Hanson Wins John Lennon…
HOMETOWN PRIDE: Hanson quickly made a name for himself in the New York film music industry, landing a teaching job at NYU's Steinhardt School shortly after graduating. (photo sent)
Sometimes all you have to do to make your dreams come…
In ‘The Worst Person in the World’, American music tells a Norwegian story
On paper, the predominant use of sensitive music by American singer-songwriters of the 1970s and 1980s in a modern Norwegian romantic comedy may seem rather incongruous, if not downright anachronistic. But five decades after some of…
Trending #TheOneShow on Twitter after Cuban-American singer-songwriter Camila Cabello suffers from a…
Camila Cabello suffered a wardrobe malfunction during an appearance on The One Show. - Photo via Facebook / Camila Cabello
KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — #TheOneShow is trending on Twitter after Cuban-American singer-songwriter Camila…
Tommy Prine at Wolf Hills Brewing Company
Tommy Prine headlined a sold-out acoustic solo show at the Wolf Hills Brewing Company in Abingdon last night.
The venue is a delightfully rustic space tucked away on the outskirts of town, in turn nestled in the southwest corner of…
Olivia Rodrigo, Bonnie Raitt and More of the Week’s Biggest Winners (March 4) – Billboard
Billboard celebrates women in music all week to kick off Women's History Month. We partnered with World of Women to roll out the first NFT artist-designed magazine covers that paid homage to Christina Aguilera, Madonna and Mariah Carey.…
Live At The Linda: “Relax and Reflect”
Whether behind the piano on a windswept mountain cliff, in a sacred place like Carnegie Hall, or playing side-by-side with some of history's most legendary musicians, solo pianist Holly Bowling…
Blackburn supports Nashville’s music industry in the fight against intellectual property theft…
Conservative Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn is supporting Nashville's largely left-leaning music scene by advocating for tougher action on trademark protections for music in the Chinese market.The big picture: Economic abuses occurring…
Newest Additions to Saving Country Music’s Current Top 25 Playlist (#98)
2022 is already making us work overtime to keep up with all the great songs coming out on high-caliber albums from artists old and new. The easiest way is to find new songs worth highlighting. The hardest part is choosing which old…
Jersey Shore Surfer, Songwriter Passes Emotional Audition for American Idol
MANASQUAN, N.J. (WPVI) — The 20th season of American Idol premieres this Sunday on 6abc.Jersey Shore singer/songwriter's audition clip is bringing people to tears.Cole Hallman, 22, from Manasquan, only started playing guitar and singing a…
Gary Brooker, singer of Procol Harum, dies at 76
Gary Brooker, the lead singer and pianist of early progressive rock band Procol Harum, who co-wrote songs including 'A Whiter Shade of Pale,' the unlikely but damning hit from 1967's Summer of Love, died Saturday at his home of Surrey,…
Award-Winning Songwriters Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black Return to Kearney Library | Local News
KEARNEY - Two troubadours travel to Kearney for a day of music and writing at the Kearney Public Library.Award-winning songwriters Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black perform nationwide for arts councils, house concerts, festivals, museums and…
Former Beatle Paul McCartney announces 14-date US tour, his first concerts since 2019
LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - Sir Paul McCartney plans to kick off a 14-date U.S. concert tour of the Pacific Northwest this spring, marking his first string of live performances since wrapping up a world tour in 2019, it has been announced.…
The songs from the 2022 Winter Olympics soundtrack
Sport and music are intimately linked. Everyone needs a hype-up song, a game anthem, a walk-up song. And when it comes to world-class athletes, no one knows the importance of song better than Olympians.
For the 2022 Winter…
Hardware Review: Maestro Pedal Effects by Gibson
Under new leadership, Gibson and the brands under that umbrella have seen many positive changes and acquisitions. The latest is the resurrection of a vintage name, Maestro, which was synonymous with Echoplex, Stage Phasers and…
“Something Good Is About To Happen” Happens At WNPAC
The Gaither Vocal Band will perform the "Something Good is About to Happen" tour at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center on February 19.
The concert is scheduled for 6 p.m. and doors open at 5 p.m.
Multi-Grammy and Dove Award-winning…
6abc Proudly Celebrates Philadelphia Soul Sound Legends Kenneth Gamble, Leon A. Huff
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — As part of our celebration of black excellence, 6abc recognizes the musical achievements of Gamble and Huff, the songwriting and production team responsible for popularizing soul music in Philadelphia.The Philadelphia…
Florida Georgia Line Featured in New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Sunday, Feb. 6 marked the opening of "Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong," a new exhibit from the Country Music Hall of Fame featuring personal artifacts honoring 10 years of pop-cross-country excellence for Tyler Hubbard, born in…
Michael Pollock death and obituary, what happened? cause of deathMichael Pollack
Michael Rose Pollack is a Grammy-nominated American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He has played for Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Jonas Brothers, Backstreet Boys, Lauv, Ben Platt,…
11 upcoming singer-songwriter shows at SOPAC
Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, Country and more – the lineup of upcoming singer-songwriters at the South Orange Performing Arts Center includes compelling Grammy winners and skilled acoustic instrumentalists.Some, like Son Volt, released new…
Singer-songwriter Don McLean brings “American Pie” to Oaklawn
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic rock 'n' roll song "American Pie," singer-songwriter Don McLean will perform at the Oaklawn Event Center on May 21 as part of his anniversary tour.Oaklawn Racing!--This>…
New music from Liam Forde, Wrabel, Sophia and Paul Andrews • Instinct Magazine
Liam Forde (photo: Yodai Yasunaga)
With a new February stretching ahead of us, we need some new music to move us through the month. Check out these four new tracks ranging from catchy jazzy jams to soaring pop anthems, from smooth…
Diverse Artist Management Expands US Presence with New Office in Los Angeles
Alessandro Bosio/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty ImagesYonaka vocalist Theresa Jarvis performing on stage in Milan, Italy as the opening act for Bring Me The Horizon's 'First Love' tour.The band from…
John Oates with Guthrie Trapp to take audiences behind the art of songwriting on February 3
John Oates and Guthrie Trapp will take to the VPAC stage on February 3.Vail Valley Foundation / Courtesy Photo
Did you know that the hit "Maneater" is actually a song!-->…
Premiere of the music video: “Eastern Standard Time” by The Accidentals
There are tons of talented musicians who call northern Michigan home, including one of our favorite trios, Accidentals. Today they premiered their brand new song and music video, Eastern Standard Time on 'the four'!…
Bob Dylan will make an Austin pit stop at the Bass Concert Hall during the ‘Rough and Rowdy…
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austinites will have the opportunity to hear one of Canada's most renowned songwriters in concert this spring, as Bob Dylan's "Rough and Rowdy Ways" tour hits Bass Concert Hall.
Dylan's multi-year world tour will…
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee Shirley Eikhard Says ‘Anything is Possible’
Legendary singer/songwriter Shirley Eikhard is on her way back to the top with her latest drop, On My Way To You, and new single, "Anything Is Possible."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NApHs_x8xqYThe Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame alumna…
Sounds of the Weekend Jan 21-23
BRADENTON — Cooler evenings won't be the only thing to enjoy in Bradenton and Sarasota this weekend, there are also some pretty cool live musical performances. Check out The Bradenton Times Weekend Sounds to see which bands you…
Nashville songwriter and producer was 87 – The Hollywood Reporter
Nashville songwriter, producer, publishing executive and music industry veteran Jerry Crutchfield died Jan. 11, his family announced. He was 87 years old.
Along with an illustrious career as a songwriter and producer,…
Robert Earl Keen announces his retirement from touring and public performances
Legendary Texas singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen has shocked fans and music industry insiders with the announcement of his retirement from performing in public on Friday, January 14.
Keen wrote a heartfelt message to his…
Hailey Whitters Is ‘Everything She Isn’t’ in New Single; announce new album
Country singer/songwriter Hailey Whitters takes a trip down memory lane that might also sound familiar. Today, January 14, Whitters released his latest single, "Everything She Ain't," about the mild jealousy that bubbles up when…
Songwriter U: New Year, New Activity, Newly Resilient and Confident Kids
Written by John LinnGuitar, Ukulele and Songwriting Teacher, Middle C Music SchoolWashington DC
The New Year is a time when we reflect on the previous year and set intentions for the next. In the New Year, what if we could help…