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
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 Aug 4-6! Music Events Music News Nashville by da jack hayford - August 2, 2023August 2, 20230 Now in its third 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
Musicnotes.com Opens Nashville Office NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 8, 2020 – Musicnotes, Inc., worldwide leader in online digital sheet music, officially announced its expansion into Nashville, opening an office that will be led by Dan Ruff, Director of Licensing and Publisher Relations, and Duncan Hearn, Director of Marketing and Design. Musicnotes has established a longstanding
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
Afroman Because I Got High For President! Adult Content Music and Politics Music for a Cause Music News Song Lyrics by da jack hayford - May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 uhhhhhhhhhh....Parental Warning: Lyrics Contain Adult Content https://youtu.be/WeYsTmIzjkw Afroman For President Press Release My Fellow Americans, There comes a time in the course of human events when change must be affected. That time is now. Americans are suffering, and the status quo is no longer acceptable. Inflation is out of control. The economy is in shambles.
Taylor Swift Delivers in Nashville’s Soggy Nissan Stadium Music Events Music News Nashville by da jack hayford - May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 A rain show only chooses a crowd that can handle a rain show. Taylor Swift Nissan Stadium 2023 On two lovely spring evenings (May 5-7 2023) and one swamped by a deluge, pop (and country!) icon Taylor Swift skillfully delivered her critically acclaimed 45-song show during the Nashville iteration of her 52
Lainey Wilson Acceptance Speech…Nailed It! Music Awards Music Business Music News Nashville by da jack hayford - May 11, 2023May 12, 20230 If you're gonna be a dreamer...BE A DOER! Lainey Wilson Passionate Acceptance Speech for 2023 ACM Album of the Year Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottom Country won Album of the Year at the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday night (May 11).Read More: Lainey Wilson Takes Home Album of the Year at the 2023 ACM Awards
What is Live Nation Concert Week? Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - May 5, 2023May 5, 20230 Concert ticket prices got you down? Well then Live Nation's Concert Week offering ALL-IN $25 tickets to hundreds of events may be just the pick-me-up you need! Live Nation’s Concert Week runs from May 10 until May 16, 2023. During this week you can buy your $25 concert tickets online directly through Live
Legendary Canadian Songwriter Gordon Lightfoot Dies at 84 Music and Movies Music History Music Legends Music News Number 1 Songs by da jack hayford - May 2, 2023May 3, 20230 Canada's favorite son, Gordon Lightfoot, was one of the greatest singer-songwriters to come out of the 1970s...and that's saying something. His name, along with the likes of Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Carole King, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, James Taylor, David Bowie, Randy Newman, Cat Stevens, Billy
Morgan Wallen Cancels Ole Miss Show Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - April 25, 2023April 25, 20230 Angering many of the fans already congregated at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford Mississippi, Sunday April 23, 2023, country music phenom Morgan Wallen abruptly announced that his show would not go on. The canceled performance was to be the second of two nights on his sold-out One Night at a Time Tour. At
Philadelphia Folk Festival Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - April 24, 2023April 24, 20230 The Philadelphia Folksong Society is taking a PAUSE this year, 2023, on presenting the 2023 Philadelphia Folk Festival, while we rebuild. We are grateful for the support of our community and look forward to seeing everyone in 2024! The Philadelphia Folk Festival is an annual music festival held in the Philadelphia
K-Pop Star Moon Bin Found Dead Music Culture Music News by da jack hayford - April 23, 2023April 24, 20230 Moon Bin, a rising star in the world of K-pop, was found dead at his home in Seoul, his management agency said on Thursday April 20, 2023, shocking fans and fellow performers alike. The 25-year-old artist, known for his stunning vocals and charismatic performances, had been at the forefront of
MIDEM Back in 2023 MIDEM Back As Predicted! We learned this week that historic music trade expo Midem is returning to Cannes, France, in early 2023, with a new owner. Midem’s former owner, Reed Midem, confirmed in December that it would no longer be operating the 55-year-old event. The City of Cannes Municipality has now acquired the Midem brand from
Who is Huey ‘Piano’ Smith? Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, New Orleans R&B Great and Rock Pioneer, Dead at 89 @OffBeatMagazine Huey "Piano" Smith was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter who played a crucial role in shaping the sound of rhythm and blues and early rock and roll in the 1950s and 1960s. He is best known for
Jelly Roll Shares Stories From His Time in Jail & the Music He’s Trying To Create Music for a Cause Music News Nashville Songwriting Spiritual Music by da jack hayford - April 8, 2023April 27, 20230 Editor: Jelly Roll is one of the most important new voices in music. Wanna feel good about life? Listen to the Jelly Roll / Bobby Bones interview. https://youtu.be/DIOnklpsGBQ Jason DeFord (born December 4, 1984), known professionally as Jelly Roll (sometimes stylized as JellyRoll), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for
What is Jewel’s New Innerworld? Music Business Music Culture Music Education Music for a Cause Music News Spiritual Music by da jack hayford - April 7, 2023April 23, 20230 Photo Courtesy Biography.com/Getty My innerworld is where I go to create, to find my voice, to feel like I matter. Jewel Innerworld is a wellness company co-founded by the popular singer known as Jewel. It is an online virtual reality-based wellness center where people can use an anonymous avatar to access free mental
Can Country Music Lead America Out of Its Obsession With Guns? Music and Politics Music Business Music Culture Music Events Music for a Cause Music News Nashville by da jack hayford - April 6, 2023April 24, 20230 According to Ketch Secor, frontman for the alt-country music group Old Crow Medicine Show (which won a Grammy for best folk album in 2015), it's time for country music artists to step up to the plate on the issue of gun violence. In the wake of the March 27th, 2023,
WTF? Testicle Festival. Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - April 3, 2023May 16, 20230 Don't worry, your balls will remain intact! Whether you call them Rocky Mountian Oysters, Cowboy Caviar, Tendergroin or simply Bull Balls. We've ordered a metric ton of bull balls and they'll be served all weekend long. Come partake in this midwest delicacy. Testyfest.us Editors Note: I had never heard of this event. Yes, certainly I've
Four Dead in OHIO—The Kent State Shootings in 1970 On May 4th, 1970, Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on Kent State students protesting the invasion of Cambodia, the escalation of the Vietnam War - and the presence of the guard on campus. Four students died; nine were wounded. The scene became an icon for the Baby Boom generation. In 2010,
For His 90th Birthday Willie Nelson Headlines 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Music Business Music Events Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - March 15, 2023June 13, 20230 I can’t wait to be on the road with the amazing group of artists joining us on this year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour…It is always a great day of music and fun with family, friends and the incredible fans, and even more special this year in celebration of my 90th birthday.
Legendary Bassist Michael Rhodes Dies at 69 Music Awards Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - March 9, 2023March 28, 20230 Michael Rhodes 1953-2023 There are shots sometimes heard around the world and in the music business the passing of Nashville bassist Michael Rhodes on March 4th 2023 was one of them. There may have never lived a more accomplished musician than Michael Rhodes. Some say he has played on more records than any
What is CRS? Music Business Music Education Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - March 1, 2023March 1, 20230 CRS (in the music biz anyway) stands for Country Radio Seminar. CRS is one of the largest media gatherings of any kind. Each spring this Nashville-based convention and trade show brings together nearly 1,000 delegates from Country Radio with 1,000 music industry professionals for three days of "growth through sharing." Radio attendees
Rihanna is Now the Richest Musician Music Business Music in Sports Music News Show Me the Money by da jack hayford - February 19, 2023February 19, 20230 The 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show featured a spectacular, extravagant performance by the NEW richest musician in the world: Rihanna. In January 2016, when Rihanna released her most recent album, the eclectic, intimate “Anti," Barack Obama was president, Prince was still alive and TikTok did not yet exist. NY Times Rihanna was born February
Kyle Jacobs, Songwriter and Kellie Pickler’s Husband Dies Music News by da jack hayford - February 18, 2023April 9, 20230 Kyle Jacobs, a country music producer and songwriter, who co-starred with his wife, country singer Kellie Pickler, in a CMT docuseries, died Friday February 17th, according to Nashville police. He was 49. According to local authorities, Jacobs died by an apparent suicide in their Nashville home. Jacobs worked with artists including Garth
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2022 INDUCTION Music Awards Music Business Music Events Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - February 5, 2022April 6, 20230 And the Winners Are: Performer Categegory Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Duran Duran Eminem Eurythmics Dolly Parton Lionel Richie Carly Simon Musical Excellence Award Judas Priest Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Early Influence Award Harry Belafonte Elizabeth Cotten Ahmet Ertegun Award Allen Grubman Jimmy Iovine Sylvia Robinson The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced tin January the following Nominees for 2022 Induction: Beck Pat Benatar Kate Bush DEVO Duran Duran Eminem Eurythmics Judas Priest Fela Kuti MC5 New