In 1981, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe formed the synth-pop duo, Pet Shop Boys. Fours years later, they made their splashy entrance onto the charts with their phenomenal debut single, West End Girls. Since then, they’ve sold over 100 million records worldwide, picked up over 40 Top 30 singles, four number ones, and numerous awards,…
There’s no doubt about it, country singer Chayce Beckham has come on the scene after winning “American Idol” last year and he is taking the music world by storm. Below are 10 of the songs that he has either recorded on his own or performed throughout the competition. Some of the songs are solos and…
In the early 1990s, Toby Keith rolled into Nashville armed with a pocketful of songs and an overflowing cup of ambition. It took him a couple of albums to get there, but by the early 2000s, he was riding high in the charts as one of the biggest names in modern country. He might not…
Sugar Ray is a popular American rock band formed back in 1986 in Newport Beach, California. The band originally began playing heavy nu-metal theme music and later rose to fame in 1997 after they released their pop-influenced track dubbed Fly. The single Fly was a great success and largely influenced the band’s decision to shift…
Growing up, the Pointer Sisters were told by their religious parents that rock and roll was the devil’s music. But there’s nothing quite so enticing as forbidden fruit. After deciding to turn their love for music into a career, the sisters went on to dominate the charts in the 70s and 80s, winning 13 top…
Meat Loaf is an acquired taste. Not the food, most everybody has an affinity for the delectable dish. The singer of the same auspicious moniker however has not always been so universally well received. There are generally two schools of opinion regarding the compelling entertainer, people either love him or don’t get him. But the…
Jerry Jeff Walker is an American country singer, songwriter, and artist. His journey to building his career started in the late 1950s. He rose to fame with his self-penned song “Mr. Bojangles.” His albums consistently rank among the best-selling Texas Country releases of all time. Jerry Jeff Walker’s “best of” album includes his most famous…
Vern Gosdin, one of the world’s country music legends, also referred to as ‘the voice,’ released 19 top-solo hits between 1977 and 1990. But legends never die, and Vern is living proof. Though death took this talented singer away on April 28, 2009, his euphonious voice, music style, and the message enfolded in his lyrics…
Due to the fact that he was brought up in Australia, Keith Urban worked twice as hard to get accepted into the Nashville country music scene. That wasn’t the only thing that has made Keith Urban stand out among his peers in the country music scene. He is a God-fearing man with great musical talents…