In 1949, Eric Kastner wrote a novel called Lottie and Lisa. It later became a smash hit for Disney twice. The 1961 version starred Hayley Mills. It featured several songs that drew audiences into the story line. However, it was Disney’s 1998 version starring Lindsay Lohan where the music took center stage. Many songs draw…
Hilary Duff is an American entertainer who started as a child actress before becoming a singer. She was influential in the 2000s, so much so that several subsequent Disney teen stars have named her a source of inspiration. Duff hasn’t released a new studio album since 2015. However, she remains active as an actress and…
The city of Jacksonville, Florida, serves as the original home base for the Southern-style rock group known as 38 Special. Sometimes also labeled as .38 Special, Donnie Van Zant formed his own band alongside Don Barnes, Steve Brookins, and Ken Lyons, The name of the band was the result of an incident where the group…
The American Dream can be difficult to describe. However, one of the more common definitions is the aspiration for every American to enjoy equality of opportunity, which is very different from equality of outcome. Regardless, the American Dream is powerful, as shown by its effects worldwide. Still, interested individuals should know that its music commentary…
Many people love the thrill of driving fast, as it gives them an adrenaline rush. Music is often associated with fast driving because people react to the music they play while in the car, so it is no wonder driving fast is used as a theme for music across all genres. So, what are some…
Widespread Panic is an American band from Athens, Georgia, which has been active from 1986 to date. The group currently has the following members Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz, John Bell, John JoJo Hermann, Dave Schools, Jimmy Herring, and Duane Trucks. Former members include Todd Nance, T Lavitz, Michael Houser, and George McConnell. The band’s genre is…
Matt Maeson is an American musician who performs alternative rock and contemporary folk. He draws considerable influence from Christian music, which is unsurprising when his parents were Christian musician missionaries who forbade him from listening to secular rock until he was a teenager. Maeson has released two studio albums. The first has fared better than…
Marie Osmond is the sole sister among the nine Osmond siblings. She is famous for performing duets with her brother Donny. However, Marie Osmond has had a successful solo career since she was a teenager in the early 1970s. As such, she has released some very well-known solo songs. Here is our opinion of the…
Brendon Urie is an American musician. He is best known for being the frontman of Panic! at the Disco. The latter is a pop-rock band that enjoyed enormous success throughout the 2000s and 2010s, so much so that six out of seven studio albums were platinum-sellers in the United States. Urie can claim much of…