Author: Thomas Newman

Al Stewart is a Scottish musician who benefited much from the revival of British folk music in the 1960s and 1970s. He has had a long career. For proof, consider how he released his first…

There is just something special about the relationship between grandfathers and other members of the family. They often take on the role of mentor, protector, comedic relief and even partner-in-crime (in a good way). The…

Ruben Blades is a Panamanian artist of Cuban and Colombian descent. He tends to be best-known because of his five-decade music and acting career. However, Blades has been involved in a wide range of other…

Leo Dan is an Argentine singer who became one of the most notable Spanish-language artists of the 20th century. Interested individuals can see proof of his success in the dozens of studio albums he has…

Lecil Travis Martin adopted the stage name Boxcar Willie, by which he is still remembered. Willie grew up exposed to music and entered his first singing contest at ten. Despite trying so hard to make…

There are few things that can really get the tears flowing like a good country song. After all, there is just something about those lyrics that reach in, grab your emotions, and bring them right…

Shooter Jennings is an American singer-songwriter. He is the song of two country musicians. As a result, interested individuals shouldn’t be surprised to learn that Jennings is something of a country musician in his own…

Songs often tell the story of your life. You choose the songs you listen to based on how you are feeling at any given point in time. While the 1990s weren’t as well-defined in music…