Jo Dee Messina is a well-known country singer, having released multiple albums since 1997. She has hit the top of the charts all over the country with songs like “My Give A Damn’s Busted.” The title track from her third album, “Burn,” became so popular it was featured in NASCAR broadcasts for two years. Jo…
Almost 30 years after its release, Forrest Gump remains as popular as ever. The heartwarming, tear-jerking tale of a man short on brains but big on heart won six Academy Awards, grossed over $678.2 million at the box office, and has since been selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the US National…
Five years ago, the recording artist known as Jelly Roll was nowhere to be found on the national scene. Now, the guy is everywhere. But to hear him tell it, he is lucky to be anywhere. “I’m surprised I didn’t get killed to be honest” Jelly says, referring to his sordid past. Against all odds,…
We’re fascinated by the odd and unusual. We are also fascinated by facts. Put them both together, and you have The Guinness Book of World Records. What makes this book so captivating, is that it not only houses common records, such as the fastest car, but also the odd, crazy and unusual, such as the…
For the last 21 years, The Strokes band has kept us smiling with its classic and indie rock music. They are attributed to having led a revival of 1960s-style garage rock in the early 21st century. The band was formed in 1998 and released its debut EP, The Modern Age, in 2001, which helped the…
Watching movies with incredible music in the background is everyone’s dream. One movie that has taken advantage of music is the “Guardians of the Galaxy.” It’s worth noting that Peter Quill’s mixtapes have evolved. Sources say that his mother was his source of inspiration. It is no surprise that he would want to explore the…
India Arie’s work joins the growing family of contemporary protest music from artists like Beyonce, D’Angelo, Kendrick Lamar, and Blood Orange, who have come up with music that has inspired the Black Lives Matter movement. India Arie is well-known for singing songs with deep and powerful messages that perfectly capture her self-assurance and positive spirit….
Melissa Etheridge has been singing for decades. During that time, she has moved countless numbers of fans and inspired entire generations. She’s also released more than her fair share of albums. When considering studio albums alone, she’s released 14 of them. Seasoned fans have their favorites but if you’re relatively new to her music, it…
In the mid to late 1960s, a band from Dartford, Kent, in England would significantly impact the music world with glam rock hits such as “Bang a Gong” and “Get It On.” The band was called T. Rex. They had been around since 1967 under the name Tyrannosaurus Rex but were forced to change their…