Country trio Chapel Hart rose to fame in 2022 after receiving the golden buzzer for their audition on America’s Got Talent. Chapel Hart’s members include sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and their cousin Trea Swindle. They performed their original song “You Can Have Him Jolene,” a response to Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” which even caught the attention of Parton herself.

Chapel Hart Discusses Why They Left the Country Music Industry

Motown, a name synonymous with soulful rhythms and timeless melodies, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of popular music. Founded in Detroit by Berry Gordy in 1959, Motown Records became a powerhouse, shaping the sound of the 1960s and beyond with its unique blend of pop, R&B, and soul. The label’s influence extended far beyond the music charts, playing a pivotal role in breaking down racial barriers in the music industry and bringing African American artists to the forefront of American culture. From the smooth harmonies of The Supremes to the raw emotion of Marvin Gaye, Motown produced countless hits that have stood the test of time. In this article, we’ll explore the top 15 most popular Motown songs of all time—tracks that not only defined an era but also continue to inspire new generations of artists and listeners. These songs, with their infectious beats, memorable lyrics, and unforgettable performances, are the epitome of the Motown sound, showcasing the label’s unparalleled ability to blend innovation with mass appeal. Join us as we celebrate the very best of Motown, a musical legacy that remains as vibrant today as ever.

15 Best Motown Songs of All Time

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When polarization starts to feel like a defining characteristic of humanity, sometimes we need a reminder that people really are capable of coming together as one.Watching a stadium full of Green Day concertgoers bust out their best "Bohemian Rhapsody" when it came over the loudspeakers is just such a reminder.As the person who uploaded the concert footage to Reddit noted: "For almost 6 minutes, the equivalent of a small city sang, with one voice, the beautiful song of a man who has been dead for decades. If you can do this, you're not just a famous person, you're a legend."

A stadium of people launched into an incredible, spontaneous 'Bohemian Rhapsody' sing-along

Residents have claimed piles of rubbish outside their homes has started to attract "rats the size of dogs". Bin collections in Middlesbrough have recently changed from weekly to fortnightly, prompting concerns from some about vermin. However, people in one neighbourhood in the town's Central ward told the BBC "disgusting" waste...

'Rats the size of dogs' outside rubbish-hit homes

After four billion streams, the band were pushed to change direction. Here's what happened next.

Clean Bandit: We were told to stop making pop music

Second only to writing the perfect song, it is perhaps the ultimate goal of any guitarist to forge a sound that is theirs alone. Duane Eddy, who died of cancer in April at the age of 86, certainly accomplished that. And while the tag given to his methodology – ‘twang’...

“You hear two notes and you know who it is. What a unique thing he created. Without singing a note in his entire life – what a voice”: The life, times and twangin’ tones of rock ’n’ roll pioneer Duane Eddy

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

The cliff fall near Peacehaven in East Sussex was photographed on Wednesday.

Warnings issued following significant cliff fall

A 31-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Fosse Way, police say.

Six arrested after inmate dies at prison

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The music industry is full of a lot of reverence. Most artists take time to give credit where credit is due, thanking their predecessors for inspiring their own careers or nodding to the younger generation for their talents. However, there are a fair few musicians that have negative opinions of their peers. Below, find four musicians who have (or had) one-way feuds with their fellow artists.

4 Music Icons That Had One-Way Feuds With Other Artists

Leeds Festival ticket-holders have described Friday as the "worst day ever" after 60mph winds blew tents away and demolished urinals. Many campers left the site at Bramham Park when Storm Lilian led to stage closures, cancelled acts and damage. Fences came down and a van had its window smashed by...

Festival-goers leave as tents and urinals blow away

The incident was witnessed by two women playing tennis at Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham.

Man seen committing indecent act in park bushes

A trainee teacher who kissed a private school pupil at a nightclub has been banned from the profession. Jack Valentine had been acting as a chaperone at the summer ball for Taunton School in Somerset, on 30 June 2022, when celebrations moved on to the club. A professional conduct panel...

Teacher banned for kissing pupil at nightclub

In a recent tweet on X, Neal Schon called himself the ‘original and only founder’ of Journey. “Neal Schon the original and only Founder in Journey that’s been there from the very early inception in 72 and have played on every single show / never canceled once!” the guitarist wrote. “Co-wrote and played on every single album … Jon Cain I asked to join in 81.”

Neal Schon: ‘I’m The Original And Only Founder In Journey, Not Jonathan Cain’

The parents of a young woman who died after being given an AstraZeneca Covid jab have accused the NHS of failing to pass on known safety warnings about the vaccine. Marina Waldron, 21, visited hospital with excruciating headaches three times in the week before her fatal collapse from a brain haemorrhage in March 2021.

'Our daughter should not have died from Covid jab'

The late 1980s saw Black Sabbath in a precarious position following the brisk turnover rate of vocalists and their rapidly dwindling commercial success. Following on from the bizarre Seventh Star—possibly the bands most forgotten album, most notable for its rather comical “Black Sabbath featuring Tony Iommi” moniker—it was clear that the band needed to take some measure of stability and identity back.

Are The Tony Martin Black Sabbath Albums Actually That Bad, Though?

An inquest into the death of Nesta Haselden, 21, who died in a crash involving two cars is opened.

Motorcyclist suffered fatal head injuries in crash

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A solid education is crucial, often leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries. While educated individuals can be found across the country, some regions have a particularly high concentration of educated residents.

These 2 North Carolina Cities Are The Most Educated In America

When Marty Robbins and his backing band entered their Nashville studio session on an unexpecting day in 1960, they likely weren’t expecting to run into any major recording hiccups—at the very least, they certainly couldn’t have anticipated a technical failure that later defined rock and roll. After...

How a Technical Failure on a Marty Robbins Country Track Helped Define Rock and Roll

Gustav's owners say they are devastated at the loss of their "very special" pet.

Dog found dead after escaping from kennels

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The gig Massive Attack hope will change the music industry

Massive Attack helped redefine British music in the 1990s. Now the seminal Bristol band are trying to change the music industry's record on climate action, which...

The gig Massive Attack hope will change the music industry

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