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On Saturday evening, Women In Music made its return at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The event honored many prominent figures within the entertainment sphere, such as influential executives and chart-topping musicians from various music styles. This year, Gracie Abrams received the first-ever Songwriter of the Year award, handed to her by Victoria Monét. “This phenomenal talent is undoubtedly a jack-of-all-trades,” Abrams commented about her presenter, who was recognized at last year’s Women in Music ceremony as the Rising Star. “She excels incredibly as a songwriter, unmatched singer, innovative producer, and superb dancer. You inspire me daily.” Before receiving the accolade, Abrams showcased her emotional single "I Love, I'm Sorry" from her sophomore album. The Secret of Us Abrams composed the album together with her closest confidante, Audrey Hobert, who was present sitting at a table next to Abrams' mother and her ...

Miley Cyrus is stepping into her Something Beautiful This morning, the artist dropped "Prelude," their initial song from the forthcoming visual album. The track establishes the mood for what follows; the associated music video is captivating and features scenes with blossoms along with Cyrus dressed in an iconic 1997 Thierry Mugler haute couture from her archive. Additionally, this outfit adorns the front of her album. $11.98 Shop Now In "Prelude," Cyrus explores the elusive quality of beauty and what attracts us to it through her vocal performance. She delivers a poignant message towards the end, stating, "Yet the allure found in solitude / Is a longing wish to be embraced." Cyrus spoke to Harper’s Bazaar in November about how Something Beautiful will seem "mesmerizing and captivating." It was inspired by Pink Floyd’s visual album The Wall, She mentioned, "We genuinely committed our...

In Miley Cyrus's newest music video for "Prelude," she remains absent from the screen until the last minute. During the initial 90 seconds crafted alongside directors Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, all attention centers on her powerful vocal performance during a spoken-word monologue. This opening act serves effectively as the curtains rising onstage. Something Beautiful, The upcoming 13-song pop opera from Cyrus is set to drop on May 30. As per YouTube, the official music video for "Something Beautiful," which comes after "Prelude," will be released at noon EST on March 31. "As when watching scenery pass by through a train window / Your gaze cannot prevent the fleeting landscapes from dissolving into boundless space. / As when clutching a handful of ash — your fingers can’t hold onto what’s already dispersed into thin air,” Cyrus states in the video, speaking rhythmically although not actually singing. “As when f...

Few sounds capture the essence of youth in rock and roll quite like the pounding rhythms of heavy guitar chords. The Who In 1965, The Who released their single "I Can’t Explain." Now, 60 years later, it resonates once again in London. Royal Albert Hall the band prove the track can still stir up a storm. The audience stands up as the guitarist Pete Townshend bangs out the riff, once he, along with singer Roger Daltrey and the rest of the band make their entrance onto the stage as Daltrey declares: “Who the hell are you?” Following it up, they play one of their iconic early hits, "Substitute," before launching into 1978's "Who Are You?" as the audience joins in with the song’s repetitive “who, who, who, who” refrain. Only at the end of the song does the passage of time become evident for Daltrey and Townshend, as the 79-year-old guitarist mentions that "about five weeks back, I got my left knee replaced," which he humorously at...

The Soundside music festival has declared its comeback to Bridgeport this autumn. Scheduled for Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, the festival made this announcement on Thursday. Held at Seaside Park during the final weekend of September, this marks the event's fourth edition since it began in 2022. What was originally launched as the Sound on Sound music festival has evolved into what we see today. It was renamed to Soundside following a shift in leadership last year. Over the last three years, the festival has included performances by John Mayer , Red Hot Chili Peppers , Dave Matthews, Stevie Nicks and The Lumineers. The performers who topped the bill last year were Noah Kahan , who returned after playing at the initial Sound on Sound festival , and Jack White and Greta Van Fleet who were chosen to jointly headline the event on Sunday followed by Cancellation from the Foo Fighters . The festival hinted that its lineup for 2025 and ...

One undeniable advantage of being a rock star is having the opportunity to jam with other famous musicians when they visit your city. Just ask anyone who’s been there. Paramore singer Hayley Williams who jumped onto the stage with the Deftones During their headline performance at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday evening (March 26), they joined forces with vocalist Chino Moreno for a rendition of one of their classic tracks. In fan video During the superstar summit, Williams — dressed in a black T-shirt, frilly miniskirt, and combat boots — energetically dances behind the band during their performance of the shoegaze-style track that served as the leading single from their eponymous fourth studio album released in 2003. The footage captures her lively movements as she hops around the stage behind Moreno, vigorously nodding her head and twirling in loops, all while a video showcasing a ballerina tiptoeing through urban landscapes unfolds in the back...

A snug cottage previously belonged to Dolly Parton Nestled in a charming Californian mountain community, a property is currently up for sale. The 1,800-square-foot home at 25300 Pine Crest Ave. The property in Idyllwild (Riverside County) is priced at $768,000. The chance to possess a fragment of musical heritage arises just under a year since the property was sold for $585,000 by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. In 2023, Parton gave away the cozy cabin—which was referred to as an "artist's retreat"—to the nonprofit organization. This occurred in Riverside County. property records show The house was constructed in 1966 and she bought it for $235,000 in June 2000. While she was based there, Dolly Parton, known for her hit song "9 to 5," would use the cabin with her late husband Carl Dean—who recently passed away—and her mother Avie Lee, who sadly passed away in 2003. This retreat served them well during times when P...

gudangmovies21 , JAKARTA - Aktor Will Smith meluncurkan jadwal rilis album barunya yang bertajuk "Based on a True Story." Album tersebut menandakan kepulangannya ke aliran hip hop setelah absen selama dua dekade. Rencananya album ini akan dirilis pada tanggal 28 Maret yang akan datang. Dengan menggunakan jaket baseball berwarna merah putih serta topi yang serasi, Will Smith menyampaikan pengumumannya melalui akun Instagram-nya. Dia juga mengungkapkan bahwa Album Berdasarkan Kisah Nyata akan mencakup 14 lagu serta menampilkan kerjasama bersama DJ Jazzy Jeff. 4 Kejadian Terkait Penyakit Alopecia pada Istri Will Smith Yang Perlu Diketahui Menurut laporan The Hollywood Reporter, karier Smith dimulai di bidang musik rap pada pertengahan tahun 1980-an sebagai anggota duet DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince. Mereka terkenal dengan lagu-lagunya seperti "Parents Just Don’t Understand" dan "Girls Ain't Nothing but Trouble", yang sukses ...

Audience members at NRG Stadium kept singing the song even as the rockers' sound faded out, however, the group did not come back onto the stage. Journey had to halt their performance of "Don't Stop Believin'." The rock group suddenly concluded their performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo held at the NRG Stadium on Friday evening when an electrical blaze led to their sound system shutting down during one of their iconic tunes. Video In case you missed it, when guitarist Neal Schon shared footage from one of their performances, viewers saw vocalist Arnel Pineda delivering some of the track’s iconic lines: “A singer in a smoky room / The scent of wine and cheap perfume / A grin for sharing the night.” However, shortly after, both the audio equipment and large screens stopped working, causing the crowd to carry on singing without accompaniment, repeating “It goes on and on and on and on.” Related: Kelsea Ballerini cuts short her concert d...

Miranda Lambert often refers to the younger self showcased on her 2005 debut album, "Kerosene," as "baby me." Back then, she had the fiery spirit of a young artist. That initial release under Sony Nashville ignited a firestorm that transformed her from merely being a prominent voice for women in country music during a pivotal time following the Dixie Chicks' controversy, into one of the most influential figures in the entire genre. This transformative power was evident right from the start with her breakout hit—the titular track—and continued through the softer, more introspective tunes surrounding it. Now that the "Kerosene" album has finally moved from the back burner (pardon the pun), Sony is set to release it in two different formats. Surprisingly, this record has not been available on vinyl until now, so they are addressing this gap by reissuing it accordingly. The LP version will be released on April 25. Digitally, the album is now...

In his latest memoir titled "Heartbreaker," Mike Campbell recounts an incident from the early '70s when Tom Petty—his bandmate in Gainesville, Florida-based cover group Mudcrutch—played one of his compositions. While Petty was playing the chords for what would become the hit single "Don’t Do Me Like That" on FM radio, Campbell remarked to him, "If only I had the talent to pen something as great as this; I'd gladly sacrifice my right arm." At the time, Campbell was an exceptionally talented guitarist brought up by his mother alone, striving fervently to escape poverty through professional music. Meeting Petty coincided with him taking menial low-paying jobs and contemplating enlistment in the armed forces. "My aim was always to play guitar just so I could dodge regular employment or signing up for the Air Force," states Campbell. "If someone offered me money to perform, then playing guitars was exactly what I intended to pursue....

Entering the Grand Ole Opry – an essential stop for all aficionados of country music – you're greeted with vibrant energy. This historic site, which hosts a weekly live radio broadcast, stands out as one of the premier venues for performances in the genre. Nashville -- if not globally. One of my primary reasons for organizing a visit to this iconic city was to watch a show there. Tennessee . Before the show starts, I get settled in the Circle Room as part of an exclusive VIP package available to only 100 attendees each evening. From there, I observe Bill Anderson perform. American Idol star Lauren Alaina ignited the audience, who held onto each other while dancing in the aisles. For decades, Nashville has served as the vibrant center of America ' live music scene has seen some of the best in the industry make their mark here. Boasting over 30 venues with no cover charge that feature live music, Lower Broadway stands as the heart of Nashville's night li...

These chart-topping songs became instant sensations upon their release, with many finding their way into several blockbuster films and serving as the soundtrack to widespread dance trends. However, interestingly enough, some of these tracks turned out to be the sole major hits for the musicians behind them. Continue reading to learn more about these incredibly popular yet often forgotten one-hit wonders. 1. "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum (1969) Everybody is familiar with this song since it has been in dozens from movies and commercials, Apollo 13 (1995) and Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) to Remember the Titans (2000). "Spirit in the Sky" was utilized in advertisements for Gatorade, Nike, Kellogg’s, and Budweiser. The track reached number three on the charts. Billboard The Hot 100 chart saw it remain for a total of 15 weeks. However, you might...

"I never met my father," Eminem has shared before. "I have yet to see a photograph of him." This void significantly shaped both Eminem’s artistic expression and personal journey. In stark contrast, singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg had the complete opposite experience; he not only knew his father but also felt deeply loved and inspired by the positive role model his dad provided. For those well-off individuals who have recently marked Father’s Day—and having a supportive father truly is a blessing—not many songs stir as much sentiment as John Fogelberg's heartfelt dedication to his dad, "Leader of the Band." This could very well stand as the finest composition ever penned regarding a son's affection towards the person who brought him up. “If I had the chance to write just one song in my lifetime, it would have been ‘Leader of the Band,’ due to its significance for both my father and myself,” Fogelberg reportedly said to a journalist. “It’s i...