Ian Tyson was a Canadian singer-songwriter whose career stretched longer than six decades. He and his then-wife, Sylvia, performed as a duo from 1959 to 1975. However, that partnership concluded with their amicable divorce, which saw Tyson returning to his farm while continuing his music career in a more limited fashion. In 2006, he suffered…
For several years in the early 1980s, the Stray Cats dominated the world of rock and roll, giving us Top Ten hits like Stray Cat Strut and Rock this Town. MTV could not get enough of the band and found their retro fashion undeniably appealing. Unfortunately, the Stray Cats fell almost as fast as they…
Donny Osmond is an American singer, dancer, actor, and television host who has been performing since 1963. He has released over 50 studio albums and has sold over 45 million records worldwide. Osmond is known for his hits like “Puppy Love” and “Soldier of Love.” Osmond has had many successful songs throughout his career, but…
Eric Whitacre is a renowned composer whose pieces continue to entertain musical fans globally. He was born in Reno and was introduced to the piano through lessons. He learned to play the trumpet by ear by listening to the school band but was kicked out due to his obnoxious behavior. His love for music continued…
Pistol Annies are an American country music group composed of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley. The trio began to make regular appearances together in songwriting sessions and at fan events before releasing their self-titled debut album on October 11, 2011. All three members wrote on all the tracks and produced alongside Frank Liddell….
Johnnie Ray was an American artist active from the early 1940s to the late 1980s. However, he didn’t enjoy uninterrupted success throughout his career. Instead, he peaked in the United States in the 1950s before fading from prominence, so much so that he lost his record deal in 1960. In contrast, he remained popular in…
Echosmith is an American indie band. It was a quartet of siblings back in 2009. However, it’s been down to a trio ever since 2016. Echosmith is best known for their debut single, “Cool Kids.” The song never reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100, but it was a Top 20 hit…
Kathy Mattea is one of the most successful country music singers of all time. She has released 20 albums throughout her career and has had dozens of hit songs. She is also a multiple Grammy winner and was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2012. In this article, we will take a…
British fashion designer once said that fashion should be a form of escapism, not of imprisonment. With some people using music as their mode of escapism, it is not a surprise that many songwriters have written songs that talk about fashion. Whether it is due to love for designer brands or the need to make…