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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.
Lainey Wilson Talks New Album ‘Whirlwind’: “My Life Has Changed, but I Haven’t”
Lainey Wilson will release her fifth studio album, Whirlwind, on Friday—13 years after she arrived in Music City with nothing but her camper trailer and her dreams. “I’m getting to share a side of me that I didn’t even know existed,” Wilson said of Whirlwind. “I’m writing about love –not mushy gushy kind of love, though. Y’all ain’t ever going to hear that from me. I’m like, ‘I love you, but I can do my own thing.’”
Behind Paul McCartney’s Love Affair With Country Music and Nashville
Nothing about Paul McCartney particularly shouts “American,” nonetheless “country.” But as a man who consistently subverts what people may think of him, the artist has had a long-time affection for both the country and the roots music coming from it. Now, unlike Post Malone or Tina Turner, McCartney never entirely transitioned into the genre. Rather, he kept it at arm’s length, toying with the music form on occasion.
A Dream Within a Dream: The Story Behind “In Another Land” by The Rolling Stones
Dreams occur mainly in the rapid-eye movement stage of sleep. During REM, your brain activity is high, which can trick you into thinking you are awake. A succession of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations involuntarily occur as you move through different stages of sleep. Throughout history, dreams have been the topic of scientific, philosophical, and even religious studies. Interpretation of your dreams can differ wildly from person to person.
The Meaning Behind “Elevation” by U2 and How Bono’s Sex Song Was Written so Quickly
U2 is digging through their vaults to release deep-dive cuts and B-sides previously unavailable in the streaming era. The Irish rock legends have called this series U2 To Love and Only Love – Deep Dives and B-Sides. On August 9, the Tomb Raider Mix of “Elevation” arrived in a 10-song set featuring even more versions of the hit single.
How After the Fire’s Cover of “Der Kommissar” Became Their Big Hit After They Broke Up
How quickly bands can change. Take a listen to After the Fire’s 1978 debut album Signs of Change and one can hear Genesis-inspired progressive rock played with spirit. Check out their fourth album from 1982, Batteries Not Included, and new wave influences shine through. The British quartet certainly evolved in an interesting way, and they ultimately became best known for their rocked-up cover of Falco’s synth-pop hit “Der Kommissar.”
It’s World Folklore Day: 4 Songs Inspired by Folk Tales and Myths
August 22 is World Folklore Day, based on a letter from August 22, 1846 where the word “folklore” was used for the first time to describe oral stories that are passed down through generations. These stories usually have an interesting cast of characters often involving animals, and provide wisdom and morals to all who listen. Folk tales and myths have since been put to paper, traveling beyond their countries of origin to inspire writers, artists, and musicians all over the world. In honor of this day, here are only four of many songs inspired by folklore.
The Story Behind How Quincy Jones Nearly Cut “Billie Jean” From Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’
Bassist Louis Johnson and Tom Scott on the lyricon, a wind-controlled analog synthesizer, created one of the most iconic intros to a song in pop history with their intro to Michael Jackson‘s 1983 hit “Billie Jean.” The second single from Michael Jackson’s 1983 album Thriller topped the pop chart and won two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Male Vocal Performance.
Love at First Sound: The Moment Vince Gill First Fell for Amy Grant—Before Ever Meeting
True love tends to pop into our lives in mysterious ways, and in the case of how Vince Gill first fell for Amy Grant, that “mysterious” arrival came in the form of radio airwaves. A touching testament to their future romantic and musical relationship, their story was love at first sound, not sight.
John Cena’s Mt. Rushmore of Rappers Is Going to “Incite Riots” Amongst Hip-Hop Heads
WWE legend John Cena recently announced plans to retire soon. Although he has been part of the professional wrestling world since 1999, some fans may remember his brief rap career. In 2005, the Massachusetts native released You Can’t See Me, his first (and only) studio album. Eventually, Cena decided to take his wrestling persona in a different direction and abandoned rap altogether. However, the Suicide Squad star didn’t abandon his love for hip-hop. Recently, Cena named Eminem among his “Mt. Rushmore of hip-hop—” and that was his least surprising answer.
Exclusive: Ashley McBryde Pairs With Vince Gill, Cody Johnson—Tries Not to “Fan Girl”
Ashley McBryde is in the midst of one of the busiest times in her career—but when the opportunity came to sing Patty Loveless’s part on Vince Gill’s breakthrough hit “When I Call Your Name,” McBryde didn’t hesitate. “I said, ‘All I need to know...
Taylor Swift Is Grateful To Grieve “Concerts And Not Lives” In the Wake of Canceled Vienna Shows
Taylor Swift has broken her silence after authorities canceled three of her shows in Vienna, Austria, earlier this month. On social media, Swift referenced the “rollercoaster of emotions” she felt after a potential terrorist attack scrapped her “Eras” Tour stop at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium. The “Anti-Hero” singer also shut down those who levied criticism against her for waiting so long to address the situation.
On This Day in 1956: Elvis Presley Began Filming His First Movie, ‘Love Me Tender’
Before his tragic death in 1977, Elvis Presley was everywhere in pop culture. Matter of fact, he still is everywhere. Now, even though his legacy as a pop culture icon very well would have been cemented simply as a musician. Another creative endeavor that solidified Elvis as a star was his acting career.
Watch Chris Stapleton Cover a Kris Kristofferson Classic While Playing a Guitar Once Owned by Hank Williams
Earlier this week, Marty Stuart donated a collection of more than 20,000 country music artifacts to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Among those artifacts were more than 100 instruments previously owned by some of the most historically significant artists in the genre. During a ceremony celebrating the donation, a few current country stars brought those instruments to the stage. For instance, Chris Stapleton played a guitar previously owned by Johnny Cash and Hank Williams during his performance.
Original Beatles Drummer Opens Airbnb at Site of Famous Liverpool Club Where the Band Used to Play
Beatles fans now have the chance to vacation in the very building that housed one of the first venues where the band played in Liverpool, U.K., the Casbah Coffee Club. Original Beatles drummer Pete Best and his family, who own the building, have turned it into an Airbnb. Five rooms...
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