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5 Timeless Country Tunes to Celebrate Dwight Yoakam’s 68th Birthday
Dwight Yoakam has been making top-shelf country music for four decades. Today (October 22), the Kentucky native turns 68 years old, and, with a new album on the way later this year, he shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Yoakam remains one of the best songwriters, performers, and musicians...
Adam Levine Stirs the Pot With This Throwback Blake Shelton Pic From ‘The Voice’
When The Voice premiered in 2011, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine charmed viewers with their friendly (sort of) rivalry and snappy banter. Levine left the show in 2019 after 16 seasons, while the “Ol’ Red” singer hung on for another four years and eight seasons. Much to longtime fans’ delight, the Maroon 5 frontman is returning to his big red chair next year in season 27 after a five-year hiatus. Shelton has said in no uncertain terms that he will only return to The Voice under the right conditions. However, that hasn’t stopped Levine from stirring the pot on social media.
Behind the Meaning of “Boys ‘Round Here” by Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton has no shortage of songs that speak to country living. One track that many fans from down south have taken ownership of is “Boys ‘Round Here.” Uncover the meaning behind this Shelton hit, below. [RELATED: Watch Blake Shelton Perform a Toby Keith Classic for Late...
3 Contemporary Country Musicians Who Mastered Their Craft by Busking on The Streets
The path to becoming a famous professional musician is hard, plain and simple. That being so, people chasing this dream will seemingly stop at nothing to achieve it. Whether it be eliminating one’s social life to focus on the craft or contacting countless people to have their music promoted, if one wants to achieve this dream they must stop at nothing. This also possibly includes shedding one’s pride and busking on the street.
Watch Joni Mitchell and Friends Lead Backstage Joni Jam After Hollywood Bowl Show
Following her Joni Jam performance at the Hollywood Bowl, Joni Mitchell and a few of her friends gathered backstage and put on a Joni Jam of their own. Mitchell was joined by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Alison Russell, Lucy Dacus, and Chappell Roan as Elton led them in a sing-a-long of “I’m Still Standing.”
Remember When: Twisted Sister Is Banned from MTV for a Gory Zombie Video
Although the early days of MTV were the Wild West in the music video realm, they weren’t that wild. By the mid-1980s, heavy metal music, videos, and imagery had caused a stir among mainstream parents, leading a group of senator’s wives to form the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) that sought to censor pop and rock music they deemed to be salacious and offensive. In the end, their efforts just made kids want that stuff even more.
I Didn’t Know I Needed Marcus King to Record a Cover of Tyler Chlders’ “Shake the Frost” Until I Saw This Clip
For my money, Tyler Childers is one of the finest songwriters of this generation. Like many fans, I find it hard to pick a favorite song from his deep discography. Again, like many others, “Shake the Frost” is on the shortlist of songs competing for the top spot in my mind. The people who attended Marcus King’s recent show in Milan, Italy got to hear a snippet of a new soulful rendition of the song. Fortunately for the rest of us, King shared it with his fans and followers on social media.
Sammy Hagar Wanted to Audition for This Legendary Rock Band, They Couldn’t Afford It
Despite his distinct powerhouse vocals, Sammy Hagar has been somewhat of a rock ‘n’ roll chameleon over the years, serving as the frontman of Montrose, his solo project, and Van Halen. He would’ve been glad to add another rock band to his resumé, but the band was too broke to have him audition.
Dolly Parton’s Orchestra Concert Series to Make It’s World Premiere in Nashville
Earlier this year, Dolly Parton announced that she was working with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing to create a symphonic concert project around some of her best-loved songs. The concert project will make its debut with the Nashville Symphony next March before hitting other cities around the world. Dolly...
Why Chris Martin Is over the ‘Moon’ About Coldplay’s New Album
Chris Martin made headlines when he announced his band Coldplay plans to stop after two more albums. They may continue touring, but the 12 album will be Coldplay’s recorded full-stop. Moon Music is the band’s 10th and latest album and is everything you’d expect from Coldplay. Depending on the...
Fleetwood Mac Affairs Can Be Traced Back to This Iconic Photoshoot
The love affairs (and subsequent breakups) of 1970s-era Fleetwood Mac can largely be attributed to a sex-friendly decade, the musicians’ constant and close quarters, more than their fair share of booze and drugs, and, apparently, an iconic photoshoot for Rolling Stone shot by Annie Leibovitz. You probably already know...
Matthew Sweet Recovering After Suffering “Debilitating Stroke,” GoFundMe Campaign Launched to Aid with Medical Bills
Acclaimed alternative-rock singer/songwriter Matthew Sweet recently suffered what his manager has described as “a debilitating stroke,” which forced him to cancel the remaining dates of his 2024 tour. In a statement shared with Rolling Stone on Tuesday, October 22, Sweet’s longtime manager, Russell Carter, reported that the 60-year-old...
“I Didn’t Think I’d Live To Make Another Album”: Marcus King Speaks Out About Staying Sober on the Road
Marcus King has never shied away from letting fans into the darkest corners of his mind. The “Wildflowers & Wine” singer’s most recent release, Mood Swings, takes the listener on a soulful journey of hope and pain. King, 28, recently opened up on his experiences with sobriety and mental health in an essay for Billboard.
5 Famous Rock Musicians Who Also Happen To Be Painters
True artists often find love and creativity in more than one “type” of art. For these five famous musicians, the art of painting has also been quite a lucrative creative outlet. Let’s look at five rock musicians who also happen to be painters!. 1. Paul McCartney. This...
Funds Raised by You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine Will Benefit Hurricane Relief Efforts
You Got Gold, the annual multi-day celebration of the songs and legacy of John Prine presented by the Hello In There Foundation and the Prine Family regularly raises funds for charitable causes. This year’s four-day benefit event raised $300,000 for disaster relief. A portion of the funds will benefit those who suffered loss due to Hurricane Helene.
Yoko Ono Received Ominous Warning Before John Lennon’s Death
The 1980 assassination of John Lennon outside his New York City apartment building sent shockwaves throughout the global community, but for his wife, Yoko Ono, the senseless killing was the fulfillment of an ominous warning she had received earlier that year. Although she tried to protect him, there was only so much she could do in response to the message.
3 of the Best Chris Stapleton Songs Before He Went Solo and Took Over Country Music
Many are unaware of the long and colorful journey Chris Stapleton took before he went solo. The man is not a one-trick pony; his long path to fandom proves that true. Prior to playing music professionally, Stapleton left Kentucky, moved to Nashville, and pursued an engineering degree from Vanderbilt University. However, he then dropped out to pursue his music career, which was partially started by The SteelDrivers and The Jompson Brothers.
Foreigner Extends Farewell Tour into Late 2025 and Will Welcome Former Members at Select Concerts
In the wake of Foreigner’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the band has announced that it has extended its farewell tour into the fall of 2025. The current touring incarnation of Foreigner doesn’t feature any members who played with the band during its heyday or were inducted into the Rock Hall, but at least two of those musicians will be joining the group at select upcoming shows.
Behind David Bowie’s Oddest Work: The Soundtrack for ‘Labyrinth’
David Bowie’s catalog is vast and deeply diverse. Seldom has an artist switched up their look and sound more (and as successfully) as Bowie. However, there are a few surprises still to be found when looking back at his career. Among the oddest project Bowie ever worked on is the soundtrack to the Jim Henson movie, Labyrinth. Learn more about the project, below.
3 Classic Rock Christmas Songs that Go Hard
Classic rock music isn’t often about nostalgia, but those who listen to it today often do so with nostalgia in their heart. And what better time to feel that pleasant, warm pang of longing than the holiday season?. To bridge the genre with the feeling, we wanted to dive...
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