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3 Country Albums That Marked the Beginning of the Genre’s Most Crucial Movements

Thanks to these three iconic albums, some of country music's biggest movements were born into existence and took over the ...

The story of Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. – the secret debut album that started Slipknot’s ascent

Before Corey Taylor and before the nu metal takeover, Slipknot launched their career with a DIY release that put the Des ...

Hot 100 First-Timers: She & Him Debuts With 2008 Deep Cut ‘I Thought I Saw Your Face Today’

Volume One became the duo’s first chart entry when it debuted at No. 81 on the Billboard 200 in April 2008; it peaked at No.

20 years ago, Houston rap took over the world. These albums made 2005 a cultural moment for the city

Mike Jones a local underground rapper signs autographs while promoting his first CD at the Music Depot store in Greenspoint ...

The Hip-Hop Trailblazer Who Demanded Recognition — and Pay — for Her Work

Funk You Up” had a playful chorus that mimicked a game of musical chairs: “Get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, get up, ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1953, the Songwriter Who Penned George Strait’s First No. 1 and Multiple Other Massive Country Hits for George Jones and Ray Charles

Seventy-two years ago today, a hall of fame songwriter who penned hits for some of country music's biggest names was born.
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From 'Noche Buena' to 'Give Love' find out the first Christmas carol Vhong, Darren, Jackie, and the 'It's Showtime' hosts ever learned

"Gnarly" was Katseye's first-ever entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and the global dance trend the group created was attempted ...
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Farewell to towering and humble creative genius

Growing up in rural Zaka, the sound of sungura music reverberated through our lives, becoming our cherished soundtrack.I fondly recall the exuberant gatherings at nearby shops like PaHosiya, and for ...