For years, Waylon Jennings was one of the most prolific names in country music. Even people who didn’t listen to country music were at least aware of his name. For those that follow the genre, he was considered to be country music royalty. Even today, years after Waylon Jennings death, his songs are still immensely…
An American contemporary Christian band from Edmond, Oklahoma, MercyMe gained mainstream recognition in 2001 with their debut album “Almost There,” which peaked at number 37 on the “Billboard” 200 and number 1 on the “Billboard” Christian Albums chart. Their follow-up album, “Spoken For,” was released in 2002 and won a GMA Music Award for Rock/Contemporary…
Over the past two decades, Jason Aldean has converted millions of fans to his particular brand of “Bro-Country.” To date, he’s released nine albums, most of which have certified platinum, and 35 singles, 23 of which have sailed to number one on either the Hot Country or Country Airplay charts. Along the way, he’s also…
Kendrick Lamar was born in a largely impoverished and violent city, as often portrayed in the media. His parents had relocated to Compton to flee a violent environment in Chicago. As a teenager, he sought solace in hip hop and began writing rhymes. At seventeen, he began to take rap seriously, and by the time…
Tyler Lynn Farr is a country music artist born in 1984. His music talent began to grow in popularity when he was 29. That was after charting his first single ‘Hot Mess.’ Farr has charted eight songs on the Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country song charts. He might not have appeared on any chart…
American Pie is a movie written by Adam Herz and directed by Paul Weitz. It was released in 1999. Overall, the movie is about four guys in high school who are determined to lose their virginity. Although most of the film centers around them and their ups and downs with the fairer sex. American Pie…
It didn’t take long for former Major League pitcher Adam Wainwright to find his second act in life. A stalwart for the St. Louis Cardinals, “Waino” compiled an incredible career that includes 200 wins, three All-Star appearances, and two world championships. Originally from Brunswick, Georgia, Wainwright retired in 2023 after nearly two decades in the…
Suzy Bogguss burst onto the country music scene in early 1989 and quickly became one of the genre’s most respected vocalists. After a rather successful run with Liberty Records, she decided to go indie and set up her record label: Loyal Dutchess. Bogguss has gone on to release several records through the years, and still…
The 80’s were a fabulous decade. MTV, cable TV, personal computers and video game arcades created a hub of creative and unique enjoyment from which all good memories spring. This decade also brought us a slew of imaginative films, such as E.T, the Extra-Terrestrial, The Terminator, Airplane and The Lost Boys. If you’re feeling the…