Ten years ago, J Cole released his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story. In the years since, he’s become one of the most influential artists in rap. All of his studio albums have been certified platinum, he’s won a string of awards (including a Grammy Award, three Soul Train Music Awards, and eight BET…
Kesha Rose Sebert, commonly known as Kesha, is an American singer who first rose to prominence in 2009 when she was featured on Flo Rida’s number-one hip hop single “Right Round.” Though she’s always had remarkable commercial success, Kesha’s career hasn’t always been smooth. In 2014 the singer accused Lukasz Gottwald of sexual abuse, and…
Over the last seven years, Dan + Shay has become one of the most popular country music acts. Earlier this year, the duo was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their megahit collab with Justin Bieber, “10000.” However, their journey to the top has been a rollercoaster. In the mid-2000s,…
Leann Rimes rose to fame at the age of just 13 years old with the song Blue, becoming one of the youngest artists in history to ever top the US country charts. Unlike many child stars who fade into obscurity the moment they hit their 20s, Rimes’ career is still going as strong as ever….
Ever since forming as a vocal group out of Detroit, Michigan, in 1960, The Temptations dominated the Motown music scene, mostly as a quintet. With the group’s founder, Otis Williams, The Temptations continue to perform, now with the lineup of Mario Corbino, Willie Green, Ron Tyson, and Terry Weeks. Previously, the lengthy list of names…
In 1979, Pat Benatar released her debut album, In the Heat of the Night. It was a huge hit, especially in Canada, where it reached No. 3 on the album chart. A year later, her career went stratospheric with the release of Crime of Passion, which certified 4x and 5x platinum in the US and…
Despite her death, following a plane crash in 1963, Patsy Cline’s music sales saw a boom in recent years, largely due to the 1985 movie “Sweet Dreams,” which depicted her. Patsy Cline is famous for hit songs such as “Crazy, and “Walkin’ After Midnight.” Patsy Cline is one of the most iconic vocalists of the…
Born on May 11, 1999, is a singer-songwriter, who also doubles as an actress, Sabrina Carpenter. Hailing from Lehigh, Pennsylvania, she is also the younger sister to actress Sarah Carpenter of Girl Meets World fame. Growing up, Sabrina Carpenter was influenced by music performed by the Beatles, Patsy Cline, Pink Floyd, and Etta James. As…
Heavy metal fans are drawn to the genre in part because of the hardcore lyrics, screaming guitars, and dynamic rhythms. Most would agree that the drummer for these groups can make or break a band. The drummer generally remains in the background. Although they’re not the front men, their job is important and those who…