From her early days as Hannah Montana to her stadium-filling Plastic Hearts Tour, Miley Cyrus has broken out of the children’s TV mold and fashioned herself into a pop-rock mainstay. Still dominating the pop world, Cyrus’ latest album, Plastic Hearts, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, Cyrus has amassed … Read more
As a solo artist in charge of a piece of work all your own, complete with the final say, the task can be daunting, says legendary musician John Doe. It can also be great. When you’re working with a group, there are many voices in this mix. This can lean toward consensus or compromise—or disagreement. … Read more
Four-time Grammy Award-winner Lyle Lovett is an American songwriting treasure. Lovett, who released his latest album this year, 12th of Juneis a skilled writer, beloved crooner, and an all-timer when it comes to his impact on Americana and folk music. To date, he’s released 13 albums and a few dozen singles and his legacy is … Read more
When Shaun Fleming, also known as Diane Coffee, returned to his hometown of Agoura Hills, California during the pandemic, memories flooded back. People, places, and random moments in time began playing out in their thoughts, and stories were sewn together on the fourth Diane Coffee album With People (Polyvinyl Record Co.). Working with the former … Read more
BMG, in partnership with American Idol and 19 Entertainment, have released original songs by the Top 7 finalists from Season 20. The seven singles include songs by Fritz Hager, HunterGirl, Nicolina, JAY, Christian Guardino, Leah Marlene, and Noah Thompson. On May 22, the Top 3 contestants will perform their original songs live during the three-hour … Read more
In the history of songs and song controversies, the story of “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by the British-born band The Verve is right up there—perhaps maybe even at the tippy-top. Not the be confused with the American rock band in the 1990s, The Verve Pipe, which contributed the hit song “The Freshman,” the UK band, The … Read more
Sponsored Content “I would suggest any musicians of any instrument undertake piano lessons. Not for the intention to become great at the instrument but rather for perspective.” That’s what Grammy Award-winning guitarist Eric Johnson said in 2016 about learning to play the piano. But read that quote again, specifically the last word: “perspective.” Why perspective? … Read more
Ziggy Stardust. The musical character from the creative mind of the master of change, David Bowie. We all know him. We’ve all seen him. That face with the orange lightning bolt. Combined with Bowie’s voice and celestial songwriting, the character was an indelible hit that we all love and continue to talk about today. But … Read more
At 89, Willie Nelson is one of the longest living legends in country music with a catalog of music reflective of his nearly 70-year career. Beginning his career in the 1950s, Nelson has never stopped. He released 72 albums (as of press time), including his most recent 2022 release A Beautiful Timea collection of original … Read more
It was music’s night to shine on Sunday night (May 15) at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards coming to us live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Performances are front and center during the 2-hour broadcast, with folks like Rauw Alejandro, Morga Wallen, Megan Thee Stallion, Dan & Shay, Miranda Lambert, and … Read more