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On This Day in 1977, Waylon Jennings Was at No. 1 With an Album That Proved He Could Turn Pop Hits Into Country Gold
52+ min ago (246+ words) Ol" Waylon spent more time at No. 1 than any of Jennings" other solo studio albums. The only album that performed better on the chart was his 1979 compilation Greatest Hits, which spent 16 nonconsecutive weeks at the top. [RELATED: On This Day…...
On This Day in 1963, The Beatles Wrapped Their Final Tour Date With Roy Orbison After Fans Pelted Them With George Harrison's Favorite Candy
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (422+ words) Jelly beans (or "Jelly Babies," as they're known across the pond) are a sweet, fruity snack that have been a favorite among children and adults alike for centuries at this point. They were popular in the 1960s, too, and even the…...
Born 98 Years Ago Today in Brooklyn, the Juilliard-Trained Musician Whose Daughter Founded This Nashville Staple
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (342+ words) Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Shelly Kurland's father, Samuel, began giving the boy violin lessons when he was just 5 years old. His natural musical inclinations and dedicated training helped him win a contest on the popular New York…...
Mayor Says City Had No Role in Morgan Wallen Show Cancellation
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (318+ words) Morgan Wallen doesn't have a problem selling out concerts on his Still The Problem Tour. However, with ticket sales come headlines, and not always the most flattering of headlines, as seen in recent weeks. He not only tossed a piano…...
5 Legendary Songs That Define the Baby Boomer Generation
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (283+ words) Unsurprisingly, music that came to define the baby boomer generation reflected this worldwide metamorphosis. While this is hardly a comprehensive list, here are five songs that became synonymous with this time in American history. Don Mc Lean immortalized the aftermath…...
What Made Columbia Drop The Doors Like a "Hot Potato," According to Guitarist Robbie Krieger
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (233+ words) The romanticization of drugs in the rock "n" roll world has almost always led to conflict, strife, and in some cases, tragedy. The Doors would experience the first two consequences in the mid-1960s. By 1971, they had experienced all three. But first,…...
4 of the Best Fleetwood Mac Songs That Were Written by Christine Mc Vie
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (354+ words) Whereas Stevie Nicks wrote many of the mystical songs in Fleetwood Mac's catalog, Christine Mc Vie often contributed the fun, danceable hits. Here are some of Mc Vie's best songs, from someone who loves Fleetwood Mac. This song was written…...
4 Must-Have Albums for Your Pink Floyd Vinyl Collection
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (118+ words) Pink Floyd underwent many transformations in their time together. Lineup changes precipitated some of those alterations. And in some cases, different members came to the fore (and receded) in terms of their artistic influence on the group. We're not necessarily…...
47 Years Ago Today, Kenny Rogers Was Atop the Charts With One of His Favorite Songs He Ever Recorded
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (352+ words) Written by Steve Gibb, "She Believes in Me" is the sweet story of a struggling songwriter who owes it all to the woman who has never doubted him for a second. Kenny Rogers released it in April 1979 as the second…...
Country Star Raises Concerns Over AI Data Center Near Nashville Zoo
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (214+ words) For most singers, the debate surrounding AI centers on how the technology can take a song from idea to fully polished in a matter of minutes. That kind of power has continuously frightened entertainers. And to make it worse, AI…...