Iconic Songwriter Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88 Music Business Music History Music Legends Music News Nashville Songwriting by da jack hayford - October 24, 2024October 24, 20240 Kris Kristofferson 1936 – 2024 “Kris Kristofferson believed to his core that creativity is God-given, and that those who ignore or deflect such a holy gift are doomed to failure and unhappiness. He preached that a life of the mind gives voice to the soul, and then he created a body
JD. Souther: One of the Greatest of the Greatest Generation Music Business Music Education Music Legends Music News Nashville Number 1 Songs Songwriting by da jack hayford - September 27, 2024September 29, 20240 Singer-Songwriter JD. Souther died on Tuesday September 17th, 2024. The press reports named no cause of death but I heard that he had recently tripped on a marble stoop at his new home in New Mexico, fallen and broken a rib, and punctured a lung. He was only 78 years
Brazilian Singer Ayres Sasaki Fatally Electrocuted Onstage Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - July 25, 2024July 25, 20240 Brazilian rocker Ayres Sasaki, a beloved singer known for his soulful voice and dynamic performances, died after being electrocuted on stage during a concert in São Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian singer was performing at the Solar Hotel in Salinópolis, a municipality within Pará, on July 13 when an interaction with a
ABOUT THAT SHACK OUTSIDE LA GRANGE Music History Music in Commercials Music Trivia by da jack hayford - July 1, 2024July 1, 20240 In the heart of Texas folklore, few places have garnered as much mystique and intrigue as the legendary Chicken Shack. Nestled outside the small town of La Grange, this infamous brothel became an iconic symbol of local culture and history, later immortalized by the rock band ZZ Top in their
The Future of Music: How AI Is Changing the Music Industry Music Education Music Events Music History Music News by da jack hayford - June 30, 2024July 1, 20240 Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the music industry, bringing about transformative changes in how music is created, produced, distributed, and consumed. The integration of AI technologies in music is already evident, and its influence is expected to grow, affecting various aspects of the industry. Here, we explore the
Spotify’s Big Shift Towards Bundled Offerings Music Business Music News Show Me the Money by da jack hayford - June 12, 2024June 14, 20240 Spotify, the global leader in music streaming, is making significant strides towards diversifying its service portfolio by embracing bundled offerings. This strategic move aims to provide enhanced value to its users while fortifying its competitive edge in an increasingly saturated market. The Evolution of Spotify's Business Model Since its inception in 2008,
Looks Like Diddy Ain’t Exactly Brother Love Music Business Music Culture Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - May 22, 2024May 22, 20240 Throughout his many multifaceted careers, Sean Combs has gone through a lot of names. First he was Puff Daddy. Then he was P. Diddy, only to drop the P five years later to become “Diddy,” which was later expanded to encompass group Diddy — Dirty Money. On Saturday, his birthday, Combs took to Twitter to
DJ RITMO honors victims of Nova festival by performing at empty massacre site Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - November 29, 2023November 29, 20230 On Tuesday, an Israeli DJ honored the memories of victims who were killed during the Nova music festival in Re'im on October 7 by playing a set in front of photos of the victims. The Israeli DJ under the name of RITMO, set up his equipment on the stage and faced the pictures
An AI-Generated List of Song and Songwriting Competitions? Music Business Nashville Song Lyrics Songwriting by da jack hayford - October 4, 2023October 5, 20230 Sure, here's the list alphabetized by contest name. There are a lot more song contests and competitions out there. If you know of a good one, please post it in Comments! Contest NameCountryWebsiteAmerican Songwriter AwardsUnited StatesAmerican Songwriter AwardsAustralian Songwriting ContestAustraliaAustralian Songwriting ContestCanadian Songwriting CompetitionCanadaCanadian Songwriting CompetitionEurovision Asia Song ContestAsiaEurovision AsiaEurovision Song
Damaged Beyond All Repair Special Occasion Music by da jack hayford - September 12, 2023September 13, 20230 My neighbors were gettin' their drink on and blasting their music and I was not even remotely annoyed... 'cause I was digging it. This is great. I know who this is...who is this? I found out who it was by googling "damaged beyond all repair" (not the line exactly--I was thinking
When is Pilgrimage Music Festival? Music Events Nashville by da jack hayford - September 12, 2023September 12, 20230 The next Pilgrimage Music and Heritage Festival will take place September 23 and 24th in Franklin, TN, just south of Nashville. THE EXPERIENCE OF PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL The Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival has grown in its eight years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and
Who is Oliver Anthony? Music and Politics Music Culture Music for a Cause Music News Music Trivia Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - August 20, 2023August 23, 20230 Oliver Anthony is the stage name of musician Christopher Anthony Lunsford, an unassuming man from Virginia, whose country song "Rich Men North of Richmond" has taken country music and conservative leaning news outlets by storm, propelling his streaming debut to the top or near the top of a number of
Music City Grand Prix Sep 14-15, 2024! Music Events Music News Nashville by da jack hayford - August 2, 2023June 30, 20240 Now in its fourth year, the Music City Grand Prix is picking up speed! (Pun intended!). Nashville-based mega brand Big Machine was announced as the title sponsor of the race earlier this year and will play a major role in this weekend's event (August 4-6, 2023). In addition to having Big
Randy Meisner: Another Eagle Flies Music Awards Music Business Music Culture Music History Music Legends Music News Music Trivia by da jack hayford - July 29, 2023August 5, 20230 In the world of rock and roll, there are legendary bands that have left an indelible mark on the music industry. The Eagles undoubtedly stand among these giants, and one of the foundational members who played a crucial role in shaping their signature sound is Randy Meisner. Sadly, Meisner died
Sinead O’Connor: The World Loses Another Great Voice Music and Politics Music History Music News by da jack hayford - July 27, 2023July 27, 20230 Sadly, the music world and beyond has lost yet another iconic rock voice. Irish singer, songwriter and activist Sinead O'Connor was found dead in her London home on Wednesday, July 26. At this writing, no cause of death has been stated, however London police reported they found nothing suspicious about
“Try That In A Small Town” Controversy: Country Music’s Conundrum Music and Politics Music Culture Music History Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - July 20, 2023July 20, 20230 Country music has long been celebrated for its storytelling prowess, often drawing from real-life experiences and cultural mores. However, with the genre's mainstream success and increasing popularity, artists have occasionally found their "truths" embroiled in controversy. Such is the case surrounding Jason Aldean's #1 hit song, "Try That In A
Louis Armstrong: What A Wonderful World Music and Movies Music Business Music for a Cause Music in Commercials Music Legends Music Trivia Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics Special Occasion Music Spiritual Music by da jack hayford - July 16, 2023July 21, 20230 Often a great performing artist's career is largely defined by one very famous song. One might name Frank Sinatra and "New York, New York," Ray Charles and "Georgia," Tony Bennett and "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" in this regard. Clearly the legendary jazz great Louis Armstrong and his classic
The New Louis Armstrong Center: A Tribute to the Jazz Icon Music Business Music Culture Music Education Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - July 12, 2023July 12, 20230 Louis Armstrong Home and Original Museum Louis Armstrong Home Museum on 107th Street in Corona, Queens, NY Louis Armstrong passed in 1971. His wife, Lucille, continued to live in their home on 107th Street in Corona, Queens, working to ensure that it became a National and New York Historic Landmark. Lucille
Who Invented The Saxophone? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music Trivia by da jack hayford - July 9, 2023July 10, 20230 Featured Image Courtesy of National Saxophone Day In the vast universe of music, there are few names that carry more weight and significance than that of Adolphe Sax (Thus the name of his invention, get it?). Born in Dinant, Belgium, in 1814, Sax was a visionary inventor and gifted musician who
I’m Too Sexy For My… Music in Commercials Music Trivia Novelty Songs Number 1 Songs Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - June 29, 2023June 30, 20230 What are YOU too sexy for? Well, if you're like me, twenty some years ago I was a whole lot sexier for a whole lot more! Right Said Fred In 1992, "I'm Too Sexy" spent seven weeks at #1 and R*S*F was the first British band since the Beatles debuted at #1 in 1964
Who Wrote God Bless America? Music and Movies Music Culture Music History Music Trivia Song Lyrics Songwriting Special Occasion Music Spiritual Music by da jack hayford - June 19, 2023July 9, 20230 Irving Berlin 1906 Irving Berlin, by all accounts one of America's greatest songwriters, came to America in 1893 when his parents left Russia to escape persecution. Drafted into the Army in 1918, he was assigned to create songs for an Army show, Yip! Yip! Yaphank. (Yaphank, on New York's Long Island,
What Is Square Roots Festival? Music Events by da jack hayford - June 17, 2023June 17, 20230 A Real Nice Music & Craft Beer Street Fest! Square Roots brings together the best of Lincoln Square, Chicago, and beyond, with a great lineup of live music, family fun, local restaurants and vendors, and the best craft beer showcase of any Chicago street fest. Join the fun and support non-profit
The Battle Hymn of the Republic Music and Movies Music and Politics Music Culture Music Education Music for a Cause Music in Commercials Music Trivia Spiritual Music TV Music by da jack hayford - June 15, 2023July 29, 20230 Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory According to Wikipedia, "The original words and music [to The Battle Hymn of the Republic] were written in 1853 by South Carolinian William Steffe and was sung as a campfire spiritual. The catchy tune spread across the country, taking on many sets of new lyrics (most
Who Wrote the Rock Classic Wild Thing? Music and Movies Music Business Music Trivia Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - June 14, 2023June 14, 20230 Recorded by such diverse acts as Kermit the Frog, Jeff Beck, and Jimi Hendrix, it was Andover England's The Troggs who took "Wild Thing" to #1 in 1966. "Hailing from the relatively unknown British town of Andover, the Troggs hooked up with manager/producer Larry Page (who was involved in the Kinks' early affairs) in
When Is The Hawai’i Songwriting Festival? Music Events Songwriting by da jack hayford - June 7, 2023August 5, 20230 Hawai'i Songwriting Festival The 2023 Hawai‘i Songwriting Festival is scheduled for JUNE 8 - 10, 2023! The Hawai'i Songwriting Festival is a celebration of the art & craft of songwriting, with an emphasis on collaboration, education, and music for film/TV. Songwriters of all levels from all walks of life come together to connect
Tina Turner Queen of Rock n’ Roll Dies at 83 Music Legends Music News Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - May 24, 2023May 25, 20230 The world of music has lost one of its greatest voices and visages, "The Queen of Rock n' Roll," Tina Turner. Born Anna Mae Bullock in Brownsville, Tennessee, in 1939, Young Anna Mae lived with her grandmother after her parents moved temporarily away to Knoxville to work at a military
Is The Weeknd Changing His Name? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music News Music Trivia by da jack hayford - May 23, 2023May 24, 20230 In the world of pop stars, it's not unheard of for a major established artist to change their name, their showbiz moniker, in the middle of their career. Prince became a Symbol (or the Artist Formerly Known as Prince.) In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he
Fun Things To Do In Nashville Music Culture Music Education Music Events Music Trivia Nashville by da jack hayford - May 22, 2023July 5, 20230 Don't Forget to Try the Famous Nashville Hot Chicken! Country Music Hall of Fame The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located on Demonbreun Street in downtown Nashville, has been called the “Smithsonian of Country Music.” Renowned for its broad cultural impact, educational value, and unmatched collection of historically important artifacts
Nashville’s Famous Hot Chicken Nashville by da jack hayford - May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 The first stop for many "Music City" visitors is for some of Nashville's famous Hot Chicken! There are plenty of places to feast on this regional favorite but below are listed a few of the most established "brands" of the Fiery Fowl! Prince's Hot Chicken (The original hot chicken in Nashville!) Andre
