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Who Sang She Wore an Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini?

Brian Hyland Ahh, the infamous bikini! It was born at the Paris fashion show in 1946, right after World War…

8 years ago

Who Wrote Happy Birthday?

Who Wrote "Happy Birthday to You"? Is it Public Domain? Arguably the most well-known song in the English language, “Happy…

8 years ago

“The Voice” Singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas Fatally Shot On His Birthday

In 2011 singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas appeared on Mexico's "The Voice." "The Voice" Singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas Fatally Shot on His Birthday On…

8 years ago

Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival

RIP Dr. Ralph Stanley The  47th Annual Dr. Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival, also known as the Annual Hills of Home…

8 years ago

Who Sang Bust A Move?

You Want It, You Got It...Bust A Move What do your pets do when you're not at home? Well, maybe…

8 years ago

Pop Singer Christina Grimmie Shot and Killed at Orlando Autograph Signing

CNN and multiple news outlets have reported that 22-year-old pop singer Christina Grimmie was shot and killed while signing autographs late Friday (June…

8 years ago

When is Bonnaroo?

Bonnaroo 2023 will take place Thu, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 18 in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo—Magic on the Farm Turned…

8 years ago

Did Gene Autry’s Horse Stay at Nashville’s Historic 5-Star Hermitage Hotel?

Gene Autry's Horse Stayed at Nashville's Historic 5-Star Hermitage Hotel When Gene Autry checked into The Hermitage Hotel in 1941,…

8 years ago

When is the CMA Music Festival in Nashville?

The 2023 Country Music Association's CMA Music Festival will take place in Nashville, TN, June 8-11. What is now known…

9 years ago

What was the First Video Played on MTV?

What was the First Video Played on MTV? On August 1st, 1981, at 12:01 a.m., Music Television, more commonly known…

9 years ago

When are the Billboard Music Awards?

Billboard Music Awards The 2023 Billboard Music Awards will take place Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 8PM ET and air…

9 years ago

Iconic Texas Songwriter Guy Clark Dies

Along with Townes Van Zandt, one of the most influential singer/songwriters of the Texas troubadour school. --Allmusic.com Associated Press | May…

9 years ago

Eurovision Song Contest 2016

The 61st edition of Eurovision Song Contest Contest ends tonight! [May 14 2016]  26 songs will compete, and after 3,5…

9 years ago

Who is Hugh Masekela?

Hugh Masekela: great musician, composer and arranger... and activist. As the brutality of the Apartheid state increased, Hugh finally left the…

9 years ago

Who Wrote You’ll Never Walk Alone?

"You'll Never Walk Alone" is such an internationally famous song and yet most people don't know its origins. A likely guess…

9 years ago

OHIO’s K808 & Khaled Tabbara Win WWAHM Opportunity to Pitch to Major Music Supervisors

The Durango Songwriters Expo WWAHM Songwriting Contest announced their latest winner! K808 will be pitching their stuff to about 30…

9 years ago

Who Composed the Music in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood?

Generations of youngsters have grown up with and been comforted by Mr. Rogers. "Fred McFeely Rogers, better known to millions…

9 years ago

Who Sang Why Can’t We Be Friends?

Why Can't We Be Friends? "Why Can't We Be Friends" is a great old WAR song. Other great songs by…

9 years ago

Clay Walker Announces 7th Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert

Country music star Clay Walker is set to host his 7th Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert during this summer’s…

9 years ago

Who Wrote The Twilight Zone Theme Song?

The Twilight Zone is more than a hit "sci-fi" television show and series of programs. It's a BRAND! The 1959-1964…

9 years ago

This Is Already The Saddest Year In Music History

A shockwave was felt throughout the world on Thursday as news of Prince's death spread across the globe. The music icon…

9 years ago

Did the Rolling Stones ask Trump to stop using their songs at campaign events?

Band released a statement asking the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to cease all use immediately after Trump played two of…

9 years ago

What’s the Song “I Fell Asleep Amid the Flowers”?

"Who sings that song, I think it's on a Verizon commercial, that goes 'baby, I fell asleep amid the flowers,…

9 years ago

Who Sang On The Cover of The Rolling Stone? (Thanks Shel Silverstein!)

By Drew Reid Dr. Hook personified the high living, highflying fun aspects of the 70's, and Shel [Silverstein] provided the…

9 years ago

Who Wrote Smile Though Your Heart is Aching?

The Genius of Charlie Chaplin Most people are surprised to learn that the music to this favorite was written by…

9 years ago

Why is Sweet Caroline Sung at Fenway Park?

"Good times never seemed so good." Over the years there has been a lot of good-natured controversy and speculation about…

9 years ago

Who Wrote “My Old Kentucky Home”?

The singing of "My Old Kentucky Home" at the fantabulous annual Kentucky Derby is almost as big a deal as the…

9 years ago

Great New Stories about the LA Punk Scene 1977-1982

Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk by John Doe (of X) and Tom DeSavia  …

9 years ago

Get Down with James Brown: Live At The Apollo Vol. 4

Beginning in 1963, James Brown recorded and released three albums recorded at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. But…

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