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The Heart Classic That Nancy Wilson Had To Convince Ann Wilson To Sing Again
Just because a song is a hit with the crowd doesn’t mean it’s a hit with the band, and such was the case for a Heart classic that Nancy Wilson had to convince her sister and bandmate, Ann Wilson, to sing again. Despite being one of the rock band’s most beloved tracks, the band rarely performed it live after the 1980s.
Watch Intense Music Video for Bryan Adams’ Version of “War Machine,” a Song He Co-wrote for KISS in the 1980s
Bryan Adams will be releasing his own versions of “War Machine” and “Rock and Roll Hell,” two songs he co-wrote for KISS back in the early 1980s, on a limited-edition vinyl single on August 30. In advance of the release, Adams has debuted an intense music video for “War Machine,” which you can check out now at his YouTube channel.
Mötley Crüe Shares Cover of Beastie Boys’ “Fight For Your Right,” Regroup With Producer Bob Rock for New EP, ‘Cancelled,’
Mötley Crüe is returning with three new songs on their new EP Cancelled, out October 4. The EP marks the band’s first new material since their one-off single “The Dirt (Est. 1981)” from The Dirt soundtrack in 2019 and since joining Big Machine Rock in early 2024.
Remember When: Jimmy Page Composed the Score to the Film ‘Death Wish II’
The year 1981 was a difficult one for guitarist Jimmy Page. The previous September his Led Zeppelin bandmate, drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham, passed away after 24 hours of excessive drinking that led to him asphyxiating on his own vomit. In December 1980, the iconic group announced their breakup—they could no longer continue, feeling the emotional pain and internal friction caused by their bandmate’s untimely death. Page, vocalist Robert Plant, and bassist John Paul Jones retreated from the spotlight for a time before indulging in their own individual projects.
St. Vincent Has High Praise for Dave Grohl Collaboration on New Album ‘All Born Screaming’
St. Vincent released her recent album All Born Screaming in April this year, and she included some high-profile collaborations. One of which was Dave Grohl, who played drums on two tracks—”Broken Man” and “Flea.”. Grohl is most known for being the frontman of the Foo Fighters,...
Watch Wynonna Judd Take Crowd to “Southern Church” With Shania Twain and Tanya Tucker for “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”
Back in 2023, Shania Twain hit the road with her Queen of Me Tour which started just a few months after she released an album with the same name. Besides celebrating new music, the tour featured numerous hit songs that helped Twain gain the name of “Queen of Country Pop.” And with songs like “From This Moment On” and “Any Man of Mine”, the singer entertained fans all over the world as the tour went through the U.S., Canada, and Europe. While helming the massive tour, Twain took a moment during one of her shows to share the stage with Tanya Tucker and Wynonna Judd. Needing a little help performing one of her classic songs, the three proved why they are some of the top females in country music.
Watch Sammy Hagar Battle 114-Degree Heat During Texas Concert
First stepping into the spotlight during the 1970s, Sammy Hagar has more than enough stories about the music industry. Embracing the lifestyle of a rockstar, the singer performed alongside bands like Montrose and the iconic Van Halen. While hitting the road for the Best of All Worlds Tour, the concerts had little to do with Hagar and more to do with the singer honoring Eddie Van Halen, who passed away in October 2020. With the tour running until the end of September, Hager recently traveled to Texas where he entertained fans while battling extreme heat.
Benjamin Tod Releases Western Swing-Inspired Love Song “Satisfied with Your Love” from His Forthcoming Album ‘Shooting Star’
Last month, Benjamin Tod announced his next solo album, Shooting Star. The forthcoming project sees Tod stepping out of his comfort zone and away from the string band or solo acoustic music he has been making for more than a decade both solo and with Lost Dog Street Band. Instead, he wrote each song on the album to reflect a different era of country music. Today, he shared the track “Satisfied with Your Love,” an ode to his wife, Ashley Mae, and a nod to Western Swing.
The Beatles Song Every Member Struggled to Record
“Because” is undoubtedly one of the simplest Beatles songs–especially when you consider how often they tried to push the envelope musically. This John Lennon penned piece showcased a sweeter side of his writing. The sparse arrangement saved space for his ode to love to shine. While the end result is stunning, it was apparently very difficult to record. Find out why, below.
Watch Jelly Roll Crash NFL Team Meeting, Belt out “Save Me” Duet Featuring Titans Player
With each new news cycle, there seems to be yet another reason to love Jelly Roll. Besides the singer taking over country music, selling millions of albums, and winning numerous awards, he also takes time to help those around him. Although a top name in country music, the star once sat behind bars and struggled to make ends meet. But never losing faith, he eventually turned his life around and now performs in front of thousands. Always willing to share a special moment with fans, Jelly Roll recently stopped by the locker room for the Tennessee Titans for a duet of “Save Me.”
Miranda Lambert Announces Free Show Tonight at Stubb’s B-B-Q in Austin, Texas
Tonight, August 23, Miranda Lambert will be at Stubb’s B-B-Q in Austin, Texas to play a free show to celebrate her tenth studio album. The album, Postcards from Texas, will drop on September 13, but Lambert it getting a head start on the celebrations. She posted about the show on her Instagram, sharing how fans can get free tickets.
“For Sale, Famously Pre-Owned”: Post Malone’s Truck From ‘F-1 Trillion’ Album Cover Spotted in Downtown Nashville
Already having a successful career in music, Post Malone grew an impressive fanbase with hits like “Sunflower” and “Better Now.” While thrilled about the success he created, the singer wanted to expand his career into the world of country music. With such a deep history in music, country has gone through some changes in recent years as stars like Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll dominate the genre. But with the release of F-1 Trillion, it seems fans can’t get enough of Malone’s debut in country music. And wanting to promote his new album, it seems the truck from his album cover is parked in downtown Nashville.
5 Forgotten Top-40 Hits by the Commodores from the Mid-’70s
There is no denying the Commodores’ 1977 self-titled album was a huge success at the time and a harbinger of even bigger things to come. It was their first album to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 and their first to launch a pair of Top-10 singles. In peaking at No. 4, “Easy” became the Commodores’ highest-charting single to date, and the follow-up “Brick House” went to No. 5.
Slashing Southpaws: 5 Left-Handed Guitarists Who Rock(ed) the World
Only 10% of people around the world are left-handed. As a result, it can be hard to find tools for those who are. Gear shifters are always on the right for manual cars. Ledgers and notebooks are made for right-handed people. And guitars—it can be very hard to find one that fits southpaws. That’s why Jimi Hendrix used to just turn his upside down.
Garth Brooks Showers Wife Trisha Yearwood With Praise While Reflecting on Her ACM Honors Icon Award
Having been part of country music since the 1980s, Garth Brooks proved himself to be a top performer in the genre. Throughout the years, he sold over 170 million albums and gained entry into both the Country Music and Songwriters Hall of Fame. Considered one of the best-selling music artists in the world, the country star recently took a moment to celebrate not his career, but the one of his wife, Trisha Yearwood. With Yearwood receiving the ACM Honors Icon Award, Brooks decided to praise the success that followed her.
50 Cent Reacts to Sean “Diddy” Combs Being Sued by a Member of the Sinaloa Drug Cartel
Sean “Diddy” Combs is no stranger to legal trouble as of late. He has faced several sexual assault lawsuits in the last year. Additionally, federal agents raided multiple properties owned by Combs earlier this year. More recently, a member of the Sinaloa Cartel attempted to file a defamation suit against the hip-hop mogul seeking $666,000 in damages. This news shocked 50 Cent, a vocal critic of Combs.
Jelly Roll Gets Vulnerable With Fans as He Announces Social Media Resurgence
Earlier this year, Jelly Roll stepped away from social media. His wife, Bunnie Xo, blamed online trolls who made disparaging comments about the country star’s weight. While that was certainly a factor, Jelly later clarified that he was also fed up with losing hours of his life to mindless scrolling. (And honestly, relatable.) However, in the last few weeks, his followers have seen the “Need a Favor” singer’s accounts heating up again. The East Tennessee native (born Jason Deford) recently explained the reason for his virtual comeback.
Exclusive: Priscilla Block is Booty Shorts Over Boring, Talks “Good On You”
Don’t call Priscilla Block vanilla. Just the idea was enough to compel Block and her co-writers David Garcia, Jessie Jo Dillon, and Laura Veltz to write a sassy song about how the body-positive singer is anything but boring. “Good On You,” Block’s smart-mouthed middle finger to an ex who...
Nancy Wilson Updates Heart’s Future Tour Plans Amid Sister’s Health Battle
Having created a rich career in the music industry, Heart looked to celebrate the band’s years on stage with the Royal Flush Tour. With fans excited to see the band on tour for the first time in several years, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson prepared to hit the road with shows running until September. But the tour ended up paused due to Ann having health problems. Already playing 20 shows at the time, fans anxiously waited for an update about the tour. And thankfully, Nancy recently revealed when they should be hitting the road once again.
Def Leppard Releasing New Live Album and Concert Video Capturing Intimate 2023 Hometown Club Show
A new Def Leppard live album and concert video capturing an intimate hometown performance the band gave in Sheffield, U.K., will be released on October 11 on multiple formats and configurations. One Night Only: Live at The Leadmill Sheffield May 19, 2023 was recorded and filmed on the night before Def Leppard launched its largest tour of the U.K. and Europe ever.
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