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Today in Music History for Nov. 4: In 1740, English clergyman Augustus Toplady, who wrote the hymn "Rock of Ages," was born. In 1847, composer Felix Mendelssohn died at Leipzig at age 38.
Music fans know hundreds, even thousands, of songs. Yet, these are three one-hit wonders from 1980 we're sure you've never heard of.
How could a love song spark death threats? Well, when it comes to college football rivalries, apparently, there’s no room for love, and if you don’t believe it just ask Megan Moroney. Because the ...
Megan Moroney revealed college football, specifically SEC, fandom has gone to a different level in her country music world. Moroney, who appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” shared just how ...
After country singer Zach Bryan teased a new song condemning ICE raids, the Department of Homeland Security [DHS] responded by using one of his past hits in a recruitment video. Bryan previewed a new ...
On Sept. 19, the Colorado Buffaloes announced their new live mascot, Ralphie VII. The name for the live Bison is not revealed until after the Bison makes their first run. Ahead of week 7 of the ...
Throughout music history, artists have always mentioned certain brands in their songs. Whether it was to highlight their lavish lifestyle or a metaphor that drives the song's message home, ...
In May this year, headlines celebrated a superstar singer/songwriter who paid millions to regain ownership of her masters. The story was framed as a triumphant win — proof that artists can wrestle ...
TLC didn’t just “Creep” into a show where they heard the singer performing one of their songs, they surprised the entire room and artist. After performing at Evolution Festival in Forest Park on ...
"I don't know what I'd do without music," says Mort Block, 86 Courtesy of La Reserve Records; Courtesy of Julie block Mort Block recorded and posted a hit song on TikTok in 2022 about his love story ...
The '90s were a magical time for country music fans. The decade produced some of the most beloved acts in the genre's history in a way that eclipsed the decades before (and some would agree, since).