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…
From “Umbrella” to “Irreplaceable,” 2007 was the year that served us good music. It is the year that saw the rise of some famous stars we celebrate today. For instance, this is the year Rihanna won her first career Grammy award. Other stars who dominated the music industry include Akon, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Fergie, and…
You might not be familiar with the name Jordan Terrell Carter. However, you may know a rapper who performs under the name Playboi Carti. As it turns out, this person is one and the same. If you’re already a fan, you probably already have a favorite song or two in mind. Otherwise, you could potentially…
The word “freedom” has many different connotations attached to it. Some might only think of the type of freedom associated with living in certain parts of the world, where you are more or less allowed to do as you wish (within reason, of course). However, it can be expanded to encompass so much more. Think…
Colt Ford is one of the more unusual individuals in the music world. Once upon a time, he was a professional golfer. However, he decided to become a professional musician, drawing influence from not just country but also hip-hop. Ford released his debut studio album Ride Through the Country towards the end of 2008. Since…
George Thorogood is an American musician who rose to prominence in the 1980s. He had numerous original hits. However, he is also notable because he re-popularized hits by even older generations of American musicians. On the whole, Thorogood and his band, the Delaware Destroyers, have been very successful. They have released 15 studio albums over…
Riley Green is an American country music singer and songwriter. He has been interested in music since his childhood. His grandfather, Bufford Green, ran a music joint which is what inspired him to sing professionally. Riley received his first big break as a contestant on the fourth season of CMT’s reality series, Redneck Island. After…
Hank Williams Jr. came into the limelight for being Hank Williams Sr.’s son. The older Williams died at 29, and the younger Williams was forced to take up his father’s place. Therefore, Williams Jr. was introduced to drugs and alcohol at a tender age and usually passed out from the combination. It was not until…
Anyone who’s ever watched the “Fast & Furious” franchise knows that it’s all about family. It would seem that the Torettos aren’t the only ones who feel this way, either. There are no less than 20 songs listed below that are all about the love that family can bring. In fact, there are plenty of…