Ronnie Milsap: The RCA Albums Collection
Six-time Grammy Award winner Ronnie Milsap is one of country music’s most revered and illustrious recording artists. Selling over 35 million records with a hit-packed discography that includes 40...
View ArticleDonna Summer: The CD Collection
Donna Summer: The CD Collection Whenever you hear the name Donna Summer, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the disco era, but Donna Summer was much more than merely the “Queen of Disco.”...
View ArticleBLAM! Bonnaroo 2015
B.L.A.M! Following months of finger-crossing and swirling rumors, the official lineup for Bonnaroo 2015 is here! Who is headlining this year’s festival? The roster of performers includes: Billy Joel...
View ArticleVinyl Rewind: A Q&A with The Vinyl Geek
Vinyl sales were up 49% in 2014 from the previous year, totaling eight million records sold, the highest tally since the early 1990s. Demand is currently more than suppliers can meet with...
View ArticleThe Great Affairs: Dream in Stereo
The Great Affairs: Dream in Stereo After teasing us with 2013’s 7-track EP, Nashville’s The Great Affairs finally return with their latest full-length set, Dream in Stereo. Denny Smith and company...
View ArticleMadonna: The Dichotomy of Her Rebel Heart
Madonna: Rebel Heart What is there to consider regarding a new Madonna record that hasn’t already been discussed? Why bother saying anything at all? Not because she recently scored her 44th U.S....
View ArticleTori Amos Redux: Little Earthquakes and Under the Pink Deluxe Editions
Little Earthquakes Under the Pink It’s nearly unfeasible to imagine that more than two decades have passed since Tori Amos released her seminal debut Little...
View ArticleDusty Springfield: Faithful
In 1968, the late great Dusty Springfield arrived in Tennessee to record what was to eventually become her career-defining masterpiece, Dusty in Memphis. Upon signing a new record deal with Atlantic...
View ArticleThe Rolling Stones: Sticky Fingers (Super Deluxe Box Set)
The Rolling Stones: Sticky Fingers (Super Deluxe Box Set) For those not willing to take out a second mortgage in order to score tickets for The Rolling Stones’ Zip Code Tour, take comfort in knowing...
View ArticleApple Music: to stream or not to stream is no longer the question
By now everyone not suffering from chronic ennui is well aware Apple has just ventured into the world of music streaming with the newly launched Apple Music. Sadly, there’s no point in denying that...
View ArticleShania Rocks Music City!
Country megastar Shania Twain brought the house down when she played Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Friday night. The long-awaited concert was part of Twain’s current Rock This Country Tour and...
View ArticleRob Thomas: The Great Unknown
Rob Thomas: The Great Unknown Rating: C+ After waiting patiently for Rob Thomas to redeem himself following two lackluster efforts in a row (the easily forgettable North with Matchbox Twenty as well...
View ArticleDon Henley Returns with Cass County
Don Henley: Cass County Rating: A- Don Henley has returned with Cass County, his first album in 15 years. The legendary founding member of the Eagles recently delivered his fifth studio effort after a...
View ArticleDavid Cook: The Digital Vein Tour Live in Nashville
(Photo by: Eric Allen © 2015 Popmartzoo) David Cook played to a packed house when his Digital Vein Tour made a stop in Nashville on Wednesday night. The 2008 winner of American Idol was in rare form...
View ArticleSounds of the Season
Kylie Minogue: Kylie Christmas – After previously teasing us with a few holiday treats in the past, Australian singer, songwriter, and actress Kylie Minogue finally delivers her delightfully eclectic...
View ArticleScott Weiland: 1967-2015
Scott Richard Weiland Compiling a list of adjectives to describe Scott Weiland is no easy feat, but in light of his recent passing I feel compelled to do so. The beleaguered soul, forever destined to...
View ArticleShould Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
It’s that time of year again when we find ourselves stretched between the realms of the past, present, and future. But before moving forward, it only seems fitting to consider those brilliantly...
View ArticleDavid Bowie: 1947-2016
“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” -David Robert Jones
View ArticleRemembering David Bowie
Where to begin when discussing David Bowie? It’s almost impossible to define one of the most influential artists of all time with a musical legacy of near-mythic importance. Especially considering his...
View ArticleQueen of Pop Plays Music City
(Rebel Heart Tour: Bridgestone Arena Nashville 2016) Pop music icon Madonna played Nashville last night at Bridgestone Arena during a stop on her global Rebel Heart Tour. The two-hour-plus show was...
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