Phillip Phillips is the singer-songwriter who won American Idol’s 11th season. Subsequently, he has done quite well for himself. After all, Phillips released a debut studio album called The World from the Side of the Moon that went platinum in the United States. Furthermore, he has continued releasing studio albums, as shown by Behind the…
An old saying urges people to stay united – united we stand, divided we fall. They say no man is an island so, as much as people try to be self-sufficient, we all need each other. In times of calamity, we have seen people putting aside their differences to work together towards a common goal….
My Morning Jacket is an American band from Louisville, Kentucky. It was formed in 1998 and is still active, specializing in genres of Indie rock, psychedelic rock, jam, alternative country, art rock, Southern rock, and Americana. Today the group members include Jim James, Bo Koster, Patrick Hallahan, Tom Blankenship, and Carl Broemel. Former members were…
Baseball was the United States’ favorite sport for a long time. As a result, there is a significant number of songs about either baseball or baseball-related topics. Most of these songs aren’t particularly notable, meaning they see little use outside of specific contexts. In contrast, others stand head and shoulders over the rest, thus making…
Throughout the 1990s, the music scene kept on evolving. In the early 1990s, house music was the dominant genre. As for the 1990s, hip-hop became popular. However, 1997 was a special year because there was no dominant genre. The year produced hit songs from country, R&B, hip-hop, rock and other genres. Also, the year saw…
The music scene in the 80s was very different than it is today. There were no digital downloads or streaming services, so the only way to listen to music was through the radio or by buying records. And this made the Billboard charts very important, as they were the best way to see what songs…
Songwriters use the word girl in their songs to express feelings of love, independence, power, aggression, empathy, and passion, among others. They try to encourage every young woman and girl to be their person and to stand out. They need to face the world and do whatever goal they have without giving in to the…
North Carolina is a state rich in history and culture, and its music scene is no different. From the blues of Piedmont to the bluegrass of the mountains, North Carolina has produced some of the most influential and iconic musicians of all time. And while there are too many great songs about North Carolina to…
Rock music is one of the most popular genres in the world. It is often characterized by strong beats, electric guitar, electric bass, and many more. Rock music’s unique identity sets it apart from other music genres. Listening to rock music is an experience like no other. In the year 1983, there were lots of…