<![CDATA[Music - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:27:29 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[Love Stinks: The 2012 Anti-Valentine's Day Playlist]]> An anti-Valentine's Day playlist for 2012.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Feb 04, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/love-stinks-2012-anti-valentines-day-playlist-10926344.html <![CDATA[Rockin' Valentine's Day Mix-CD Track Suggestions]]> Make your sweetheart a mix-CD with some rocking tracks about love.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jan 30, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/rockin-valentines-day-mix-cd-track-suggestions-10904051.html <![CDATA[Presidential Campaign Songs -- The Best, the Worst, and the Confusing]]> Presidential candidates love to associate their campaigns with popular songs.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jan 20, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/presidential-campaign-songs-best-worst-and-10856725.html <![CDATA[Exclusive Interview With James McCartney: Son of Famed Beatle to Perform on 'Late Show With David Letterman']]> British musician James McCartney discusses his double digital EP release, making his own way in the music industry and the inspiration behind his music.

Contributor: Tara M. Clapper
Published: Jan 25, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/exclusive-interview-james-mccartney-son-famed-10880975.html <![CDATA[Composer John Williams Turns 80 -- His 5 Best Film Scores]]> Iconic film composer John Williams turns 80-years-old.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Feb 08, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/composer-john-williams-turns-80-his-5-best-film-scores-10939234.html <![CDATA[Karl Lagerfeld Says Adele is 'A Little Too Fat': A Look at Why Lagerfeld Owes the Singer and Women Everywhere an Apology]]> Karl Lagerfeld says Adele is "a little too fat." Here is a fan reaction.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Feb 09, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/karl-lagerfeld-says-adele-little-too-fat-look-10941300.html <![CDATA[The Black Keys Are at the Top of the Alternative Rock Heap]]> The Black Keys have made a name for themselves by filling the relatively empty modern rock scene.

Contributor: Jared Feldman
Published: Feb 06, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-black-keys-top-alternative-rock-10931843.html <![CDATA[Madonna's Super Bowl Half-Time Show was the Definition of 'Phoning it In']]> The Queen of Pop's performance at this year's Super Bowl left much to be desired.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Feb 06, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/madonnas-super-bowl-half-time-show-was-definition-10931350.html <![CDATA[Madonna’s Halftime Show: Loved or Hated It?]]> Whether you loved or hated it, everyone has an opinion about this year’s halftime show. Here is what’s behind the two camps of thought about Madonna’s big performance.

Contributor: Brett Chukerman
Published: Feb 06, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/madonnas-halftime-show-loved-hated-it-10931026.html <![CDATA[5 Most Memorable Academy Award Winning Original Songs]]> A list of five memorable songs that won an Oscar for Best Original Song.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jan 24, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/5-most-memorable-academy-award-winning-original-songs-10879211.html <![CDATA[Paul McCartney and Other '60s Legends' Views on Music Piracy]]> Here’s a look at how Paul McCartney, Keith Richards and other rock and roll veterans have dealt with the challenge--and threat--of file sharing.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jan 27, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/paul-mccartney-other-60s-legends-views-music-10894701.html <![CDATA[Billboard's 2012 Power 100 Revealed: The Shift in the Music Industry Continues]]> A look at Billboard's 2012 edition of their Power 100 in the music industry.

Contributor: Brian Davis
Published: Jan 27, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/billboards-2012-power-100-revealed-shift-the-10894015.html <![CDATA[Classical Music for Valentine's Day: Five Instrumental Songs that Express What the Human Tongue Cannot]]> A look at five amazing classical pieces that set the mood perfectly for Valentine's Day.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jan 23, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/classical-music-valentines-day-five-instrumental-10866751.html <![CDATA[Five Beatles Songs That Should Never Be Covered Again]]> A look at five Beatles songs that should never be covered again.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jan 30, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-beatles-songs-never-covered-again-10899473.html <![CDATA[Blurring the Edges: Pop and Rock Stars Go Country]]> It seems easy these days for country music stars to cross over to the pop charts, but can it work the other way? These stars have proven it can.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: Aug 09, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/blurring-edges-pop-rock-stars-6546612.html <![CDATA[From Hedwig to the Time Warp -- 5 Essential Rock Opera Songs]]> Taking rock to new heights, these songs work well on their own, and as part of a larger story.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jan 10, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/from-hedwig-time-warp-5-essential-rock-opera-10815873.html <![CDATA[Forget What You've Seen on 'SNL': Five of the Best Lana Del Rey's Songs Yet]]> Five of the best songs from rising star, Lana Del Rey.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jan 19, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/forget-youve-seen-snl-five-best-lana-10853181.html <![CDATA[Exclusive Interview With Americana Grammy-Nominee Linda Chorney]]> While music awards tend to bring out differences in opinion amongst music lovers every year, Linda Chorney's Americana Grammy nomination has sparked a firestorm in the community as fans and critics are asking, "Who is Linda Chorney?"

Contributor: Diana Price
Published: Jan 10, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/exclusive-interview-americana-grammy-nominee-10815391.html <![CDATA[Five Extraordinary Pieces of Instrumental Music by Modern Composer Dustin O'Halloran]]> Five of the best pieces of music by Dustin O'Halloran

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jan 23, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-extraordinary-pieces-instrumental-music-by-10866197.html <![CDATA[Has the Music Industry Become Too Much of a Fashion Show?]]> These days it seems that fashion rocks more than the music. Has the industry become way too caught up in designer labels?

Contributor: Ayanna Guyhto
Published: Jan 13, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/has-music-industry-become-too-much-fashion-10794619.html <![CDATA[Pop’s Power Blondes]]> Find out how these hit-makers are reaching beyond the music to put their mark on entertainment, beauty and fashion.

Contributor: Kastle Waserman
Published: Dec 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/pops-power-blondes-10697171.html <![CDATA[Three Inspirational Songs from Kenny Chesney]]> Through his impressive music catalog country music superstar Kenny Chesney demonstrates a well-balanced personality, proving both fun and sensitive. Also within Chesney's music library you will find some inspirational songs. .

Contributor: Zachary Fenell
Published: Jan 24, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/three-inspirational-songs-kenny-chesney-10878017.html <![CDATA[Madonna: Queen of Pop or Queen of Snark?]]> Madonna has been coming up with some great material lately— but we're not talking about her music!Here’s an update on Madonna’s latest snark attacks against her fellow celebs.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Jan 17, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/madonna-queen-pop-queen-snark-10845135.html <![CDATA[How Pandora Won Over an iTunes Enthusiast]]> A look at how Pandora won me over from iTunes, and I never looked back.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Dec 05, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-pandora-won-over-itunes-enthusiast-10591079.html <![CDATA[Five Rock Songs that Florence and the Machine Should Cover]]> A look at five songs from the '80s that Florence and the Machine should cover.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jan 17, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-rock-songs-florence-machine-should-10846147.html <![CDATA[The Decemberists Announce First Formal Live Album]]> A look at Portland- indie rockers, The Decemberists' announcement concerning their upcoming live album: "We Raise Our Voices to the Air."

Contributor: Brian Davis
Published: Jan 18, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-decemberists-announce-first-formal-live-album-10846845.html <![CDATA[Five Biggest Rock Bands of the 1990s]]> A look at five of the biggest rock bands of the 1990s.

Contributor: Jared Feldman
Published: Jan 17, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-biggest-rock-bands-1990s-10836485.html <![CDATA['Pearl Jam Twenty' Review: Cameron Crowe's Documentary]]> A review of Cameron Crowe's 20th anniversary documentary on the American rock band, Pearl Jam.

Contributor: Brian Davis
Published: Jan 11, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/pearl-jam-twenty-review-cameron-crowes-documentary-10821321.html <![CDATA[Why Bands Should Pirate Their Own Music]]> When I release my next album this year, I’m going to pirate it myself. Here’s a few reasons why I’m taking this step.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jan 06, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-bands-pirate-their-own-music-10779891.html <![CDATA[Five Greatest Concert Acts No Longer Performing]]> A list of five bands to see in concert, if they were and could still perform.

Contributor: Jared Feldman
Published: Dec 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-greatest-concert-acts-no-longer-performing-10681781.html <![CDATA[Speaking Words of Wisdom -- Songs for a Funeral]]> Some great music to say a fitting goodbye to a loved one.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jan 12, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/speaking-words-wisdom-songs-funeral-10825863.html <![CDATA[Prediction: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Adele Will Have a Less Than Stellar 2012]]> Despite having huge 2011's, these pop stars may see a disappointing 2012.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Jan 09, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/prediction-katy-perry-lady-gaga-adele-will-have-10804343.html <![CDATA[7 of the Best Revenge Songs]]> A look at seven of the best revenge songs.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jan 09, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/7-best-revenge-songs-10804875.html <![CDATA[Foster the People's Mainstream Success Not Typical]]> The alternative rock trio have gained international recognition for their music.

Contributor: Jared Feldman
Published: Jan 09, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/foster-peoples-mainstream-success-not-typical-10808935.html <![CDATA[20 Years Ago -- 5 Important Albums from 1992]]> These five seminal albums will turn 20-years-old this year.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jan 09, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/20-years-ago-5-important-albums-1992-10812045.html <![CDATA[Five of the Most Enchanting Songs by Modern Composer George Winston]]> A look at five of the most enchanting songs by George Winston

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jan 10, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-most-enchanting-songs-modern-composer-10814027.html <![CDATA[Beyonce and Jay-Z Welcome Daughter Blue Ivy]]> Beyonce' and Jay-Z became proud parents of a daughter Blue Ivy on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Here is a look at the event and other celebs who've given birth recently.

Contributor: K.C. Dermody
Published: Jan 08, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/beyonce-jay-z-welcome-daughter-blue-ivy-10807977.html <![CDATA[Love Songs That Help You Get Ready on Your Wedding Day]]> Great love songs that will help you focus on your marriage as you get ready to walk down the aisle on your wedding day.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Jan 03, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/love-songs-help-ready-wedding-10774939.html <![CDATA[Russell Brand Files for Divorce from Katy Perry: Other Recent Break Ups in the Music Industry]]> Katy Perry and Russell Brand are over but they aren't the only two who have broken up this past year.

Contributor: Koty Neelis
Published: Jan 04, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/russell-brand-files-divorce-katy-perry-other-10783055.html <![CDATA[Was Kurt Cobain the John Lennon of Generation X?]]> How the Beatles -- and especially John Lennon -- influenced Kurt Cobain's songwriting, and why comparisons of their music are relevant.

Contributor: Lori Spencer
Published: Dec 16, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/was-kurt-cobain-john-lennon-generation-x-10695183.html <![CDATA[Bret Michaels, Steven Tyler and Others - Famous Male Musicians Who Kind of Look Like Women]]> I take a look at the music industry's male musicians who defy the rules of gender with their choices of hair style and makeup habits.

Contributor: Koty Neelis
Published: Jan 04, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/bret-michaels-steven-tyler-others-famous-male-10789761.html <![CDATA[CMT Artist of the Year Awards Name Top Country Stars for 2011]]> The CMT Artist of the Year Awards, broadcast December 13, weren't a conventional awards show, as host Rob Lowe pointed out, but a recognition of the top five artists of the year

Contributor: Diana Price
Published: Dec 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/cmt-artist-year-awards-name-top-country-stars-10676485.html <![CDATA[Could Classical Music Stand Up Against Pop Music If They Were From the Same Generation?]]> A look at why Classical Music would give Pop Music a run for its money, if it were from the same generation.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Dec 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/could-classical-music-stand-against-pop-music-if-10702253.html <![CDATA[Florence and the Darkness: A Look at Three of Florence and the Machine's Darkest Songs Yet]]> A look at three of Florence and the Machine's most striking and dark songs to date.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jan 03, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/florence-darkness-look-three-florence-10781355.html <![CDATA[Carrie Underwood’s 2012 Country Release]]> Little is known about the much anticipated release, but fans can celebrate knowing that country star Carrie Underwood has finished recording her next album and will release it this year.

Contributor: Brett Chukerman
Published: Jan 03, 2012

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/carrie-underwoods-2012-country-release-10777423.html <![CDATA[Band Tips: Getting Radio Play for Your Band's Single]]> You'll have to jump through a few hoops to get any real radio play for a band's single. Here's what you need to know.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Dec 09, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/band-tips-getting-radio-play-bands-single-10636201.html <![CDATA[Most Anticipated Indie Albums of 2012 - Sleigh Bells, School of Seven Bells, and Others]]> 2011 had an incredible year in new indie music as several heavy hitters dropped albums including M83, Feist and others but which indie artists will break out with new hits in 2012?

Contributor: Koty Neelis
Published: Dec 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/most-anticipated-indie-albums-2012-sleigh-bells-10612879.html <![CDATA[Christmas Music With a Funny Bone]]> A look at three great examples of Christmas music that never fails to induce laughter.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/christmas-music-funny-bone-10556717.html <![CDATA[5 Hot Versions of ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’]]> It’s a wintertime classic, covered by dozens of musicians, but some renditions of the duet "Baby, It's Cold Outside" are more memorable than others. Check out these totally hot versions of this classic song.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-hot-versions-baby-its-cold-10421907.html <![CDATA[Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree: 10 Surprising Rock and Roll Christmas Songs]]> Looking to rock around the Christmas tree this holiday season? Check out these surprising rock music holiday tunes -- and get ready for a not-so-silent night!

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Dec 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/rockin-around-christmas-tree-10-surprising-rock-10581047.html <![CDATA[Best 2011 Christmas Albums]]> Get a glimpse of the new Christmas albums debuting in 2011. Including Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Michael Buble, Ricky Skaggs, the cast of Glee, and Manheim Steamroller.

Contributor: Kimberly Hibbard
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/best-2011-christmas-albums-10429709.html <![CDATA[Five of the Best Songs Written About Winter that Don't Mention Santa, Frosty, or Christmas]]> A look at five of the best songs about winter, excluding Christmas songs.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Dec 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-best-songs-written-winter-dont-10617287.html <![CDATA[Some Non-Traditional Holiday Music Choices]]> Sure, we all love Frank and Nat and Bing, but there's more than just the "classic" stuff out there when it comes to Holiday music.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/some-nontraditional-holiday-music-choices-10543261.html <![CDATA[The 5 Most Overplayed Christmas Songs]]> Yes, we all know about Rudolph and his reindeer friends, but do we need so many cover versions of his song?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Dec 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-5-most-overplayed-christmas-songs-10715523.html <![CDATA[John Lennon, Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen - Christmas Songs Sung by the Most Celebrated Musicians]]> The holiday season is upon us. From The Boss to John Lennon and Mariah Carey, let's take a look at some of the most cherished Christmas classics sung by our favorite musicians.

Contributor: Koty Neelis
Published: Nov 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/john-lennon-mariah-carey-bruce-springsteen-10387967.html <![CDATA[Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, and Other Highlights of the Annual Rockefeller Plaza Christmas Event]]> Justin Bieber and Mariah Carey's video was one of the highlights of CBS’s annual Rockefeller Plaza musical event. Here’s a look at a few of the other high points.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Dec 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/justin-bieber-mariah-carey-other-highlights-of-10568841.html <![CDATA[31st Anniversary of John Lennon's Death: Seven of the Very Best Lennon Songs]]> A look at seven of the best songs by John Lennon

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Dec 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/31st-anniversary-john-lennons-death-seven-the-10618113.html <![CDATA[Teaching a Child How to Sing in a Foreign Language]]> A look at how to teach a child to sing in a foreign while keeping their focus and smile intact

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Dec 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/teaching-child-sing-foreign-language-10676909.html <![CDATA[Amy Winhouse's Version of 'Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?' Proves Her Importance]]> A track on the singer's posthumously released new album asserts her talents and her meaning to pop music.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Dec 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/amy-winhouses-version-will-still-love-me-tomorrow-10671151.html <![CDATA[Born in the Wrong Decade: Four Dead Musicians I Wish I Could Have Seen Live]]> A look at four departed musicians that I wish I could have seen live.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Dec 05, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/born-wrong-decade-four-dead-musicians-wish-10591889.html <![CDATA[Best-Selling Pop Artists of the Last 15 Years]]> A look at the top five selling pop artists of the past era

Contributor: Jared Feldman
Published: Dec 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/best-selling-pop-artists-last-15-years-10569413.html <![CDATA[B-sides and Deep Cuts Prove the Beatles' Supremacy]]> We all know their hits, but it's their more eclectic and varied work that gives The Fab Four so much cred and respectability.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Dec 05, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/b-sides-deep-cuts-prove-beatles-supremacy-10604997.html <![CDATA[`Jessie's Girl': The Most Perfect Pop Song Ever]]> "Jessie's Girl" is more than 30 years old now. It remains as fresh sounding now and then and it's story of envy that transcends into obsessions will forever remain timeless.

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Dec 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/jessies-girl-most-perfect-pop-song-ever-10577749.html <![CDATA[Britney Spears Turns 30 -- Her 5 Most Shocking Moments]]> Britney Spears has had many shocking moments since her first hit single, "Baby One More Time."

Contributor: Katya Gordeeva
Published: Dec 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/britney-spears-turns-30-her-5-most-shocking-moments-10579295.html <![CDATA[Making a Living as a Musician: Three Tips for Making Ends Meet]]> If you're trying to make a living as a musician, there are going to be months when it's hard to pay the electric bill. Here are a few tips for making enough money to get by.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Nov 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/making-living-as-musician-three-10556349.html <![CDATA[American Country Awards Bring Their Kinda Party to Las Vegas]]> The ACA's appeared to be the right kinda party for a crowd of good old country boys and gals, full of cowboy boots, WWE body slams, and red plastic cups, despite being hosted at the glitzy MGM Grand on the Las Vegas strip.

Contributor: Diana Price
Published: Dec 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/american-country-awards-bring-their-kinda-party-to-10613107.html <![CDATA[The 10 Best Songs From the 'Twilight' Saga Movie Soundtracks]]> A look at ten of the best songs from the "Twilight" saga soundtracks...so far.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-10-best-songs-twilight-10425037.html <![CDATA[How Recorded Music Sales Affect You]]> Recorded music sales have begun to reverse a downward trend. The results for recorded music buyers are mixed.

Contributor: Dave White
Published: Nov 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-recorded-music-sales-affect-10560927.html <![CDATA[The 5 Features Google's Music Service Must Have to Compete]]> Google's rumored entry into the world of online music has been generating quite a buzz. What does the rumored service need to have to compete with everyone else on the block?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-5-features-googles-music-service-10435547.html <![CDATA[Classical Music with Rock Star Edge -- Why Critics Need to Relax When it Comes to How Classical Musicians Dress]]> What's Wrong with a Bit of Excitement in the World of Classical Music?

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/classical-music-rock-star-edge-10479695.html <![CDATA[Indie Band Tips: Why You Should Invest in Sound Equipment]]> A look at reasons why independent bands should invest in their own sound equipment as early as possible.

Contributor: Brian Davis
Published: Nov 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/indie-band-tips-why-invest-10485947.html <![CDATA[Apple's 'iTunes Match': It's No Turkey!]]> The new Apple service iTunes Match provides its users with a groundbreaking service for an affordable price.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Nov 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/apples-itunes-match-its-no-turkey-10503169.html <![CDATA['Silent Night,' 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,' and 'Joy to the World': The Very Best of Classical Christmas Music]]> A look at some christmas songs that lend to the classical era.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/silent-night-dance-sugar-plum-10370569.html <![CDATA[Americana Music Transcends Generation and Genres]]> If you're a fan of country music, blues, folk, rockabilly, rock and roll -- or any mix of the above -- you may discover Americana is the greatest musical genre you've never heard of.

Contributor: Diana Price
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/americana-music-transcends-generation-10517881.html <![CDATA[Five Reasons Why Every Musician Benefits From a Classical Music Education]]> A look at why every musician should have a basic foundation in Classical music.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-reasons-why-every-musician-benefits-10554893.html <![CDATA[Ten Tips for Teaching Note Reading to Beginners]]> Tips and ideas to help you teach your beginner students how to read music.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/ten-tips-teaching-note-reading-10546753.html <![CDATA[10 Years With Our iPod]]> Ten years ago my wife won an iPod in a contest. Before that I never would have considered spending money on this device. But having one changed my mind about this unique little gizmo.

Contributor: Mitchell Banks
Published: Nov 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-years-our-ipod-10404417.html <![CDATA[Songs About Los Angeles]]> The opening scene of "The Perfect Host" introduces to moviegoers the latest musical paean to Los Angeles. The little death metal ditty is the perfect host for the town that bears its name. But there are so many others from which to choose.

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Nov 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/songs-los-angeles-10354221.html <![CDATA[The Top Two Strategies for Learning the Piano Accompaniment for Large Musical Works]]> How to break down a large musical work into learn-able bits.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Nov 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-top-two-strategies-learning-10546647.html <![CDATA[Guns N' Roses With Original Members: The Only Way They Get Inducted into Rock Hall]]> Want a Guns N' Roses reunion with all the original members? Axl Rose says it's not happening. Or is it?

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/guns-n-roses-original-members-10431511.html <![CDATA[Who Are the Greatest Front Women in Rock Music?]]> There have been many great female rock stars. Some have been in bands and some have been solo artists. Here are the best female leads in rock music.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Nov 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/who-greatest-front-women-10350459.html <![CDATA[American Music Awards Degenerate into J-Lo and Fiat Infomercial]]> Sunday night's AMAs perfectly displayed why all of us bemoaning the state of music are exactly right -- the event ushered in a new low in crass commercialism and product placement over the music itself.

Contributor: Diana Price
Published: Nov 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/american-music-awards-degenerate-into-10492273.html <![CDATA[Country Music's Most Inspirational Songs]]> Inspirational songs from the country music genre include “My List” by Toby Keith, “Sounds Like Life to Me” by Darryl Worley, and “This” by Darius Rucker.

Contributor: Zachary Fenell
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/country-musics-most-inspirational-songs-10435803.html <![CDATA[Yoyo Ma and the Revitalization of Classical Music]]> A Look at the Brilliance Behind Yoyo Ma and How He Revitalized the Classical Music Scene

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/yoyo-ma-revitalization-classical-10418669.html <![CDATA[Musical Instruments from a Bygone Age: History of the Zither]]> A look at the history behind one of the most unique musical instruments in history: The zither.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/musical-instruments-bygone-age-10418271.html <![CDATA['Breaking Dawn: Part 1' Soundtrack a Beautiful Collaboration of Talented Acts]]> A look at the 'Breaking Dawn' soundtrack.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/breaking-dawn-part-1-soundtrack-beautiful-10423123.html <![CDATA[5 Songs for Veterans Day]]> Veterans Day is Friday, November 11th, 2011. These are some songs to listen to in tribute to those who've served in the Armed Forces.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Nov 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/5-songs-veterans-day-10380369.html <![CDATA[Facebook and Social Media Versus the Modern-Day Band]]> A look at modern bands' struggle to be heard as Facebook, Youtube, and others help flood the airwaves.

Contributor: Brian Davis
Published: Oct 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/facebook-social-media-versus-10322759.html <![CDATA[Get Ready for Major Music Award Shows in November]]> November delivers two of the music industry's biggest nights - the CMA Awards and American Music Awards. Big stars and great performances heat up the cold month.

Contributor: Brett Chukerman
Published: Nov 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/get-ready-major-music-award-shows-10353747.html <![CDATA[10 Surprising Rock Star Acting Gigs]]> Which came first—the rock star or the actor? Check out these famous guys (and a gal!) who were bit by the acting bug after they were already established rock stars.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Nov 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-surprising-rock-star-acting-gigs-10339391.html <![CDATA[A Look at the 'Breaking Dawn - Part 1' and Why it May Be the Best 'Twilight' Soundtrack Yet]]> A look at the "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" soundtrack.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Nov 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/a-look-breaking-dawn-part-1-10386615.html <![CDATA[Metronome Offers Musicians Innovative Service]]> A metronome helps band members keep pace with each other musically and the upstart business Metronome aims to do the same but on an emotional level. Metronome Founder Sarah Nank wants to show musicians life "doesn't have to be a struggle."

Contributor: Zachary Fenell
Published: Nov 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/metronome-offers-musicians-innovative-10350349.html <![CDATA[Tom Waits' 'Bad as Me' Review]]> A review of Tom Waits' latest album, "Bad As Me."

Contributor: Brian Davis
Published: Nov 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/tom-waits-bad-as-me-review-10373495.html <![CDATA[Adele Continues to Succeed with Unique Style]]> How British soul singer Adele manages to dominate all aspects of the music scene.

Contributor: Jared Feldman
Published: Nov 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/adele-continues-succeed-unique-10356475.html <![CDATA[Turn Your Day to '11' and Celebrate Nigel Tufnel Day!]]> The lead guitarist of the greatest (fictitious) rock band of all time wanted you to turn your amplifier to "11," so why not honor him on 11/11/11 by doing some Nigel-inspired things?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Nov 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/turn-day-11-celebrate-nigel-10380581.html <![CDATA[5 Unbelievably Underrated Rock Guitarists]]> Lead guitarists get all kinds of attention, but sometimes the work of a guitar player can go unnoticed, even when it's totally vital to the sound and success of their bands.A

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Oct 25, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/5-unbelievably-underrated-rock-guitarists-10281263.html <![CDATA[What is Musical Tempo Language? A Guide to Understanding Italian Tempo Markings in Classical Music Pieces]]> A look at Italian tempo markings in classical music pieces and what they mean.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Oct 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-musical-tempo-language-guide-10196245.html <![CDATA['Ceremonials': What Does Florence and the Machine's Follow Up Album Have in Store for Her Fans?]]> What does Florence and the Machine's new album have in store for fans?

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Oct 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/ceremonials-does-florence-10320087.html <![CDATA[Best New Christmas Music Albums for 2011]]> With the holidays comes a fresh crop of holiday music from artists in nearly every genre. Here are some of the top new christmas music releases for 2011.

Contributor: Dave White
Published: Nov 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/best-christmas-music-albums-10339161.html <![CDATA[Psychobilly Draws from the Rocking '50s and Punk '70s for a Whole New Monster]]> Psychobilly has long been the red-headed stepchild of rock and roll - with its roots in 70s punk and 50s rockabilly, but much cheekier than its parental counterparts, it has lurked on the perimeter of mainstream music.

Contributor: Diana Price
Published: Oct 27, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/psychobilly-draws-rocking-10288077.html <![CDATA[4 Reasons that Your Band’s Gig Didn’t Draw]]> Here’s a few of the most common reasons that band gigs fail to draw a crowd.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Nov 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/4-reasons-bands-gig-didnt-10336805.html <![CDATA[10 Ways to Find New Students for Your Private Music Teaching Studio]]> Ten attainable, inexpensive strategies to hep you find the best, most reliable students for your private music teaching studio.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Oct 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-ways-find-students-10324607.html <![CDATA[Escaping Writer's Block with Music]]> A look at how i escaped a bad bout of writer's block with music.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Oct 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/escaping-writers-block-music-10324293.html <![CDATA[Three Effective Methods to Improving Your Understanding of Sheet Music]]> A look at how I learned to read sheet music with three easy steps.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Oct 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/three-effective-methods-improving-10319021.html <![CDATA[Wedding Ceremony Music: Break Free of the Ordinary with Amazing Classical Pieces]]> A look at how i infused originality into my wedding ceremony by staying away from typical wedding ceremony music.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Oct 24, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/wedding-ceremony-music-break-free-10273291.html <![CDATA[The 8 Best Halloween Party Songs for Adults]]> Are you having a few dozen of your closest friends over for a Halloween bash? Here's a list of 8 songs that simply have to be on your playlist for the evening.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Oct 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-8-best-halloween-party-songs-10183315.html <![CDATA[Classical Music for Halloween]]> Few musical genres can set the mood for Halloween quite like the Classical era can.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Sep 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/classical-music-halloween-9103897.html <![CDATA[10 Scary Songs for Halloween]]> Spooky songs for celebrating Halloween.

Contributor: Dave White
Published: Sep 26, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-scary-songs-halloween-9432193.html <![CDATA[Witchy Women: Five Rock Songs About Witches]]> With Halloween looming, it’s time to take a look back at some of the witchiest songs in rock and roll history. Check out these five rock songs about witches.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Oct 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/witchy-women-five-rock-songs-10132853.html <![CDATA[Keep it on the Down-Low: Some Essential Bass Lines in Rock]]> A good bass player can turn any ordinary song into a hit. These are ten of the greatest rock and roll bass lines ever recorded.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Oct 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/keep-downlow-some-essential-10221013.html <![CDATA[New Technology with Old School Flair: Amazing Podcasts for Classic Rock Fans]]> A look a some of the best podcasts for Classic Rock fans.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Oct 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/new-technology-old-school-flair-10212203.html <![CDATA[15 of the Most Depressing Songs of the Past 20 Years]]> A look at 15 of the most depressing songs of the past two decades.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Oct 05, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/15-most-depressing-songs-10142385.html <![CDATA[Music with a Funny Bone: The Best of Musical Comedy]]> From novelty acts to legitimate musicians, sometimes comedy and music just goes hand-in-hand.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Sep 26, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/music-funny-bone-best-9448381.html <![CDATA[Will Madonna Perform at This Year's Super Bowl? NFL Should Let Fans Vote]]> NFL should let fans vote on who they want to see perform at the half time show.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Oct 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/will-madonna-perform-years-10139503.html <![CDATA[Big Apple Tunes: New York in Song]]> In honor of the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, here are some quintesential "New York themed" songs.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Sep 13, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/big-apple-tunes-york-song-9119907.html <![CDATA[Gaga? Adele? Beyonce? Nope -- Taylor Swift Named Billboard’s 'Woman of the Year']]> 21-year-old singer-songwriter Taylor Swift earns the honor of 2011’s “Woman of the Year” from Billboard Magazine, besting a long list of female music superstars.

Contributor: Brett Chukerman
Published: Oct 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/gaga-adele-beyonce-nope-taylor-swift-10183561.html <![CDATA[Steve Jobs: The Man Who Helped Change Music Forever]]> Apple's former CEO, the late Steve Jobs, gave the world a little device called the iPod, which gave rise to iTunes, and forever changed the way people wanted to listen to their music.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Oct 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/steve-jobs-man-helped-change-10152717.html <![CDATA[Using YouTube to Teach Piano Lessons]]> How I am incorporating the use of YouTube videos in my private piano studio.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Sep 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/using-youtube-teach-piano-lessons-9814407.html <![CDATA[What Does the Supreme Court's Ruling on Downloads Mean for Music?]]> The United States Supreme Court does not believe that a download of a song is a public performance, upholding a decision in a lower court. So what does that actually mean?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Oct 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-does-supreme-courts-ruling-10134389.html <![CDATA[Will Facebook Put Major Focus on Music?]]> Reports are coming out that at the Facebook Developer's summit later this week, Facebook will announce plans to partner with a few music streaming services and sites.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Sep 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/will-facebook-put-major-focus-music-9161383.html <![CDATA[Nirvana's 'Nevermind' 20th Anniversary: An Update on 5 Other Albums That Are Turning 20 This Year]]> September 24 marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's iconic album, "Nevermind." Here are five more albums set to turn 20 -- and how they'll be celebrated.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Sep 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/nirvanas-nevermind-20th-anniversary-9078501.html <![CDATA[Me First and the Gimme Gimmes: The World's Best Cover Band]]> Cover bands don't generally get the recognition they deserve. That may be because they rarely make the song their own. You can't say that about Me First and the Gimme Gimmes.

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Oct 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/me-first-gimme-gimmes-worlds-10153371.html <![CDATA[10 Fictional Bands from TV and Movies that I'd Pay to See Live]]> A look at fictional bands from TV shows and movies that I would pay to see live.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Aug 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-fictional-bands-tv-movies-8995809.html <![CDATA[Boy Meets Girl - The Best Bands With Both Genders]]> It doesn't happen often, but when bands get the right mix of males and females, the results can be brilliant and moving.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Sep 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/boy-meets-girl-best-bands-9148651.html <![CDATA[Blues Musician Looks to Inspire: Jake Nielsen]]> Local California blues musician Jake Nielsen personifies the old cliché “If somebody gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Born with cerebral palsy Nielsen doesn't let the disability prevent him from pursuing his blues music ambitions.

Contributor: Zachary Fenell
Published: Oct 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/blues-musician-looks-inspire-jake-10139527.html <![CDATA[M83, the Pierces, Tune-Yards - Best Indie Albums of 2011 Thus Far]]> Although it's only September there have been some incredible albums released this year. Let's take a look at the best indie albums of 2011.

Contributor: Koty Neelis
Published: Sep 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/m83-pierces-tuneyards-best-indie-9129365.html <![CDATA[Not Your Grandfather's Brand of Folk: Bands and Artists That Are Changing the Face of Folk Music]]> A look at some of the best folk rock groups and artists in the business today.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Sep 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/not-grandfathers-brand-folk-9140143.html <![CDATA[4 Musicians' Mistakes that Can Cost You a Bar Gig]]> Here's a look at some of the biggest mistakes that bands can make when trying to get booked or re-booked at a bar.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Sep 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/4-musicians-mistakes-cost-9130169.html <![CDATA[Hayley Williams and Paramore Spawn New Generation of Female-Fronted Bands]]> Female fronted bands are hitting the music stage. Here are ones you should get to know.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Sep 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/hayley-williams-paramore-spawn-9059385.html <![CDATA[Pearl Jam's Debut Album 'Ten' Hits the Two Decade Mark]]> August 27th marks the 20th birthday for one of the grunge era's biggest hits, Pearl Jam's 'Ten.' Twenty years later, what does the album still mean?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Aug 24, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/pearl-jams-debut-album-ten-hits-9009911.html <![CDATA[Choosing the Right Vehicle for a Band Tour]]> Here are a few tips for musicians for buying the right vehicle for a regional or national tour.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Sep 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/choosing-right-vehicle-band-9056333.html <![CDATA[Computer Programs for Music Composition]]> A look at five of the best computer programs for music composition.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Sep 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/computer-programs-music-composition-9084921.html <![CDATA[Remembering Freddie Mercury]]> There has probably never been as powerful and theatrical lead singer in the history of rock and roll, and Freddie Mercury would have been 65 on the 5th of September.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Sep 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/remembering-freddie-mercury-9082247.html <![CDATA[What It's Really Like to Audition for 'The Voice': Show Hopeful Shares Details of Her Experience]]> A singer who auditioned for "The Voice" in San Francisco talks about why she was disappointed with the impersonal experience.

Contributor: Alyce Wilson
Published: Aug 31, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-its-really-like-audition-9052131.html <![CDATA[Top MTV Video Music Award Show Moments: Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga at the VMAs]]> The 2011 Video Music Awards was full of interesting moments!

Contributor: Abiola Abrams
Published: Aug 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/top-mtv-video-music-award-show-moments-9041069.html <![CDATA[Pearl Jam's 'Ten' and How it Changed American Music]]> On the 20 year anniversary of Pearl Jam's "Ten," we remember what music was like before the grunge movement.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Aug 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/pearl-jams-ten-changed-american-9042291.html <![CDATA[School of Rock: Rock Stars Who Attended Ivy League Colleges]]> Some rock stars are smart enough to know that it's cool to go to a top-rated school. From a cat-eyed songstress to a rap metal guitarist, check out these musicians who went to Ivy League colleges.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Aug 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/school-rock-rock-stars-attended-8912390.html <![CDATA[VMA Tribute to Britney Spears: An Honor or an Insult?]]> Only 12 years after her first performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, pop princess Britney Spears gets "honored" with a tribute to her career. Is this seemingly premature tribute an honor or an insult?

Contributor: Brett Chukerman
Published: Aug 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/vma-tribute-britney-spears-honor-8954347.html <![CDATA[Back to School for the Piano Studio]]> Back to school goals for my piano teaching studio.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Sep 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/back-school-piano-studio-9056341.html <![CDATA[Online Resources for Indie Rock Fans]]> Overview of five great resources for Indie Rock fans.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Aug 18, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/online-resources-indie-rock-fans-8982231.html <![CDATA[Songs Inspired by 9/11: How Music Helped Us Cope with the Tragedy]]> Artists from virtually every musical genre were inspired to write songs expressing the feelings shared by most Americans about the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Contributor: Dave White
Published: Aug 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/songs-inspired-911-music-helped-9033507.html <![CDATA[The Folly-Ridden Search for the Next Bob Dylan]]> A look at the search for "the next Bob Dylan" and why it leaves us unfulfilled and disappointed each and every time.

Contributor: Brian Davis
Published: Aug 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-follyridden-search-next-9033727.html <![CDATA[20 Year Anniversary: 'Ten' by Pearl Jam]]> Great music proves timeless and perhaps no alternative rock record demonstrates this better than Pearl Jam's debut album …"Ten." Simply put, "Ten" heavily influenced the alternative rock scene.

Contributor: Zachary Fenell
Published: Aug 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/20-year-anniversary-ten-pearl-jam-9040333.html <![CDATA[The Narrowing Gap Between Rock and Pop Music]]> How Rock and Pop Music have begun to converge since 1990

Contributor: Jared Feldman
Published: Aug 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-narrowing-gap-between-rock-9027917.html <![CDATA[Tori Amos Update: New Album, New Tour (2011)]]> "Night of Hunters," Deutshe Grammophon, Rumored Track-list, List of Tour Dates, Quotes from the Artist

Contributor: Lucy Tonic
Published: Aug 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/tori-amos-update-album-tour-8976067.html <![CDATA[Best Podcasts for Classical Music Enthusiasts]]> Overview of five of the best pod casts for Classical Music fans.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Aug 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/best-podcasts-classical-music-enthusiasts-8986469.html <![CDATA[10 Debut Albums that Changed Music Forever]]> It's a rare feat, but every now and then a band will make such a large splash with their first record that it revolutionizes the music industry instantaneously.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Aug 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-debut-albums-changed-music-8967165.html <![CDATA[5 Great Songs Currently on the Indie Scene]]> A collection of some of the best songs released thus far in 2011.

Contributor: Koty Neelis
Published: Aug 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/5-great-songs-currently-indie-8990645.html <![CDATA[Jeff Bridges - He Can Pretty Much Do Everything]]> Last week, actor Jeff Bridges released his self-titled debut album. Not surprisingly, the 61 year old actor-turned-musician delivers on his first attempt.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Aug 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/jeff-bridges-he-pretty-much-9002313.html <![CDATA[Does Anyone Still Want Their MTV?]]> Videos are scarce and reality programming is available on many other channels, so is MTV still really necessary?

Contributor: Elizabeth Periale
Published: Aug 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/does-anyone-still-want-their-mtv-8904217.html <![CDATA[Collaborations Rule in Hip-Hop, Pop, and Country Music]]> Seems the best way to rule your genre of music these days is to combine forces with your fellow leaders of the pack and create a super music hit maker.

Contributor: Brett Chukerman
Published: Aug 16, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/collaborations-rule-hiphop-pop-8970241.html <![CDATA[Cover Songs That Improved Upon the Original]]> A look at 20 amazing cover songs that left the original in the dust.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Aug 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/20-cover-songs-improved-upon-8910033.html <![CDATA[Methods that Improve Tempo in Classical Musicians]]> A look at several methods that improve tempo in novice musicians.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Aug 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/methods-improve-tempo-classical-8996085.html <![CDATA[Modern Takes on Classical-Era Hits]]> Overview of five modern takes on classical era hits.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Aug 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/modern-takes-classicalera-hits-8923023.html <![CDATA[Songs that Never Needed Cover Versions]]> There are certain cover songs that aren't just bad because they've been poorly recorded; they're bad because there was absolutely no reason to cover them in the first place. Here are a few examples.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Aug 16, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/songs-never-needed-cover-versions-8970081.html <![CDATA[Original Woodstock Performers - Where Are They Now?]]> Nearly three dozen acts were part of rock history as part of the the original Woodstock festival. For some, careers were launched. For others, it was just another gig. Today, some are gone, some have faded into history, and some are still making music.

Contributor: Dave White
Published: Aug 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/original-woodstock-performers-where-8966909.html <![CDATA[Alternative Rock Meets WWE: Rob Zombie, Papa Roach, and More]]> Music plays an instrumental role in the WWE. In the past bands such as P.O.D. and Motorhead wrote music specifically for the WWE. Additionally the company uses popular alternative rock music from bands like Papa Roach and Rob Zombie.

Contributor: Zachary Fenell
Published: Aug 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/alternative-rock-meets-wwe-rob-zombie-8923331.html <![CDATA[Technology and Piano Lessons]]> How technology has changed piano lessons.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Aug 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/technology-piano-lessons-8964623.html <![CDATA[Classical Music for Increased Productivity, Focus, and Motivation]]> Overview of some of the compositions from the Classical-era that will be most likely to increase productivity, focus and motivation.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Aug 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/classical-music-increased-productivity-8956365.html <![CDATA[An Interview with Producer and Engineer Carter W. Humphrey]]> I spent some time interviewing Carter W. Humphrey, an engineer and producer with credits ranging from Dr. Dre to Rod Stewart.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Aug 09, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/an-interview-producer-engineer-8938873.html <![CDATA[5 Musicians to Watch in 2011-2012]]> Although the year is winding down that doesn't mean there isn't a number of new musicians to pay attention to. Take a look at my list of the top 5 musicians to pay attention to.

Contributor: Koty Neelis
Published: Aug 16, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/5-musicians-watch-20112012-8964163.html <![CDATA[The 20th Anniversary of Nirvana's 'Nevermind': 6 Strange Song Remakes]]> Nirvana's classic album, "Nevermind," is set to turn 20 years old in September. While you wait for the 20th anniversary album reissue, here are some of the more bizarre "Nevermind" song remakes we could dig up.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Aug 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-20th-anniversary-nirvanas-nevermind-8910691.html <![CDATA[The Real Story Behind the Flashdance Song 'Maniac']]> "Flashdance" featured a hit song titled "Maniac." But did you know that the title of "Maniac" was originally the result of lyrics about a serial killer with a penchant for hanging dead cats from doors?

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Aug 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-real-story-behind-flashdance-8922215.html <![CDATA[Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, or Christina Aguilera: Who is the Most Successful Disney Mouseketeer?]]> Which Disney Mouseketeer is the most successful? Let's discuss.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Jul 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/justin-timberlake-britney-spears-8742733.html <![CDATA[Spotify Premium: Totally Worth the Hype (and the Price)]]> For two weeks I've gotten to play with Spotify, and I'm completely sold on it.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Aug 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/spotify-premium-totally-worth-hype-8901627.html <![CDATA[Jani Lane Another Talented Musician Gone Before His Time]]> You may not think of the lead singer of Warrant as an accomplished, brilliant multi-disciplinarian, but he was. He was also the latest in a string of musicians who struggled with alcoholism and drug addition to die before their time.

Contributor: Kim Jacobs Walker
Published: Aug 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/jani-lane-another-talented-musician-8955673.html <![CDATA[Singer/Songwriters Who Are Equal Parts Poet and Musicians: It's All in the Words]]> A profile of four musicians whose lyrical content nearly overshadows the musicality of their work.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Aug 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/singersongwriters-equal-parts-8896277.html <![CDATA[Forever 27: An Elite Group of Musicians You Don't Want to Join]]> A look at the lives of the 27 clubs elite members.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Aug 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/forever-27-elite-group-musicians-8924011.html <![CDATA[Pearl Jam: Before and After Grunge]]> A brief look at the changes the American rock band Pearl Jam has undergone in their sound as the band has evolved over their twenty years.

Contributor: Brian Davis
Published: Jul 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/pearl-jam-after-grunge-8781949.html <![CDATA[Kanye West Compares Himself to Hitler: Really Kanye?]]> While performing in England, Kanye West compared the way people view him to that of people's perception of Adolf Hitler.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Aug 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/kanye-west-compares-himself-hitler-8932515.html <![CDATA[What Does Amy Winehouse's Death Really Mean?]]> Amy Winehouse, Grammy winning singer, was found dead in her London apartment. She was only 27 years old, and thus joins an infamous club.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jul 27, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-does-amy-winehouses-death-really-8861037.html <![CDATA[Sirius XM Radio Celebrates MTV's 30th Anniversary with '80s Bash]]> Nostalgic fans will have a lucky outlet for their musical memories in the Sirius XM special which will air on MTV's 30th Birthday Monday, Aug. 1, at 7 a.m. Eastern and will be rebroadcast at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on ''80s on 8,' channel 8.

Contributor: Kimberly Morgan
Published: Jul 27, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/sirius-radio-celebrates-mtvs-30-anniversary-8869399.html <![CDATA[X to Play Entire 'Los Angeles' Album on 2011 Tour Featuring Screening of `X: The Unheard Music' Documentary]]> X: The Los Angeles Tour will hit the road from California to New York to Florida to play their debut album in its entirety as well as screen new documentary "X: The Unheard Music."

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Aug 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/x-play-entire-los-angeles-album-8912904.html <![CDATA[Grouptune: Where You Can Find Great Deals on Christian Music]]> A guide to the new music service, Grouptune.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Aug 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/grouptune-where-find-great-8885823.html <![CDATA[Kings of Leon's Rock Star Image Suffers After Latest Cancellation]]> The Hollywood Reporter recently covered the unexpected exit of Kings of Leon lead singer Caleb Followill in the middle of a concert at Dallas' Gexa Energy Pavilion Friday night.

Contributor: Sarah F. Sullivan
Published: Aug 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/kings-leons-rock-star-image-suffers-8896327.html <![CDATA[Joe Jonas Gives Grown Up Performance]]> Joe Jonas shows fans he's a man with adult-oriented lyrics and some sexy moves at Paper Magazine's "Sounds Like Paper 2011" at House of Vans in Brooklyn.

Contributor: Emily Tan
Published: Jul 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/photos/joe-jonas-gives-grown-performance-house-8762207.html <![CDATA[Who Else is a Part of the 27 Club?]]> A look at what the 27 Club is and who is a part of it.

Contributor: Hobson Lopes
Published: Jul 24, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/who-else-part-27-club-8856151.html <![CDATA[Teen Choice Awards More Adult-Friendly Than Expected]]> The Teen Choice Awards 2011 celebrated the hottest teen icons from television, movies, sports and film Sunday with surfboard awards and a special performance from the big winner of the night, Selena Gomez, and her band The Scene.

Contributor: Giovanni Badalamenti
Published: Aug 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/teen-choice-awards-more-adultfriendly-8921691.html <![CDATA[Is Today's Pop Music All Sex and No Substance?]]> Female singers like Katy Perry, Rihanna and Ke$ha provide fun pop music but provide little depth and substance to their music unlike the female vocalists of the 1990s. What changed? Is pop music all sex?

Contributor: Koty Neelis
Published: Jul 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/is-todays-pop-music-all-sex-no-8774139.html <![CDATA[Music Sales on the Rise for the First Time in Seven Years]]> Thanks to digital album, single and music video purchases, the music industry has corrected its downward spiral.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jul 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/music-sales-rise-first-8783869.html <![CDATA[Major Bands Who Have Recently Been Booed at Concerts]]> Here's a look at a few recent examples of major musicians who were on the receiving end of some abuse from fans.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jun 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/major-bands-recently-been-8668105.html <![CDATA[Amy Winehouse's Death Was Not as Tragic as Her Music Career]]> Amy Winehouse had one great album yet she's being glamorized for an entire career. What made her so great?

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Aug 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/amy-winehouses-death-was-not-as-tragic-8901085.html <![CDATA[10 Rock Bands Named After TV and Movie Characters]]> Movie and TV characters'"and one television show in particular'"have been the inspiration for some interesting rock band names. Here's a look at rock bands named after TV and movie characters.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Jul 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-rock-bands-named-after-tv-movie-8756939.html <![CDATA[Justin Timberlake and New Myspace Ownership Mulling a Singing Competition]]> Is the new group that bought Myspace looking to save the site a la 'American Idol' or 'The Voice?'

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jul 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/justin-timberlake-myspace-ownership-8750735.html <![CDATA[Is it Unfair to Compare Britney to Her Old Self?]]> Defending Britney Spears from those that want to compare her to her younger self.

Contributor: Ana Montano
Published: Jun 16, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/is-unfair-compare-britney-8650335.html <![CDATA[Supercell - First Virtual Pop Band Coming to U.S.]]> Up until now, even cartoon bands--from the Archies to Gorillaz--featured human singers. Not so with Supercell. It's lead vocalist, Hatsune Miku, is programmed software.

Contributor: steve fritz
Published: Jun 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/supercell-first-virtual-pop-band-coming-8616085.html <![CDATA[Why People Feel Entitled to Free Music and What Artists Can Do About It]]> People feel entitled to free music, and this makes it difficult for indie artists. Here's what bands and songwriters can do to fight against the growing wave of music piracy in the industry.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Jul 13, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-people-feel-entitled-free-music-8793487.html <![CDATA[Spotify Makes Its Landing State-Side: So Now What?]]> The online music streaming service Spotify debuts in the U.S. today, but what is it, and what sets it apart?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jul 18, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/spotify-makes-its-landing-stateside-8822117.html <![CDATA[European Influence: Music from England and Sweden that Will Take You by Storm]]> Overview of four brilliant bands from Europe.

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jun 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/european-influence-music-england-8662695.html <![CDATA[Beyonce's Newest Album: What Went Wrong?]]> Beyonce's newest album is met with lukewarm sales and terrible reviews. How did this seemingly untouchable pop star go so wrong?

Contributor: Brett Chukerman
Published: Jul 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/beyonces-newest-album-went-wrong-8721925.html <![CDATA[In the Studio: Florence and the Machine to Finish Follow-Up Album in July 2011]]> Florence and the Machine is scheduled to finish recording her follow up album in July 2011. Will her second album be able to top "Lungs"?

Contributor: A.C. Haury
Published: Jun 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/in-studio-florence-machine-8666583.html <![CDATA[How Does Weird Al Stay Relevant?]]> In a world of 24/7 news and Twitter updates, how does music parody king "Weird Al" Yankovic stay relevant?

Contributor: Alyce Wilson
Published: Jun 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-does-weird-al-stay-relevant-8665571.html <![CDATA[Album Review: 'So Close' by Leftstronger]]> Singer Jesse Magee and his rock music band Leftstronger look to create a powerful impression with their debut album 'œSo Close.' Leftstronger comes from Maryland and uphold high expectations for their music.

Contributor: Zachary Fenell
Published: Jul 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/album-review-so-close-leftstronger-8790179.html <![CDATA[Will Lady Gaga Be as Successful as Michael Jackson?]]> Lady Gaga could be the Queen of Pop.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Jun 09, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/will-lady-gaga-as-successful-as-8613239.html <![CDATA[Best Singers to Front an 80s New Wave Band]]> A look at four of the best singers to front an 80s New Wave band.

Contributor: Timothy Sexton
Published: Jun 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/best-singers-front-80s-wave-8603621.html <![CDATA[Brad Paisley Brings Country Music to Cleveland]]> Country music megastar Brad Paisley made his second Cleveland summer appearance in as many summers June 11, 2011 headlining the Cleveland Indians Music Festival. Compared with his 2010 show at Blossom you can see how venue impacts concerts.

Contributor: Zachary Fenell
Published: Jun 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/brad-paisley-brings-country-music-8642055.html <![CDATA[The Many Missteps of Amy Winehouse]]> A look back at the tragic career of Amy Winehouse.

Contributor: Hobson Lopes
Published: Jun 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-many-missteps-amy-winehouse-8676095.html <![CDATA[Rock Band Redos: 10 Rock Band Lead Singer Replacements That Were Actually Successful]]> It's risky business to mess with an established rock band's lead singer, but sometimes it can prove to be a smart move. Here's a look back at 10 of the most successful rock band lead singer re-dos of all time.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: May 16, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/rock-band-redos-10-rock-band-lead-singer-8474841.html <![CDATA[10 Songs with Red, White, or Blue in the Title]]> With the 4th of July around the corner, patriotic song lists aren't hard to find, but what about songs that pay tribute to the colors red, white and blue? Check out this twist on the patriotic song theme.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Jun 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-songs-red-white-blue-8616191.html <![CDATA[Clarence Clemons: What Made the 'Big Man' Big]]> Clarence Clemons, a member of E Street Band since its formation in 1972, died at age 69 on June 18, 2011 of complications from a stroke.

Contributor: Dave White
Published: Jun 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/clarence-clemons-made-big-8665059.html <![CDATA[Apple's iCloud: A Lot of Hype, or Something Different?]]> Apple will be divulging more details about it's own cloud service next week, but the question is "What will make Apple's service different?"

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jun 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/apples-icloud-lot-hype-something-8578523.html <![CDATA[Frontrunner Javier Colon Crowned Winner of 'The Voice']]> Two months of paring down some really talented young singers and then, on Wednesday evening, NBC's hit reality singing competition "The Voice" crowned a winner...

Contributor: Saul Relative
Published: Jun 30, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/frontrunner-javier-colon-crowned-winner-8724003.html <![CDATA[Acoustic Guitar Cover Songs That Should Never Be Played Again]]> Here's a look at five acoustic cover songs that guitarists should avoid along with suggestions for similar songs to play instead.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: May 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/acoustic-guitar-cover-songs-8486581.html <![CDATA[Amazon Reveals Its Cloud Strategy: Bargains Galore]]> As the battle for Cloud Storage Service supremacy heats up, Amazon has shown its cards, offering rock-bottom prices for entire albums.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 24, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/amazon-reveals-its-cloud-strategy-bargains-8526023.html <![CDATA[Can The Voice Compete with American Idol's Decade-Long Run?]]> So far, NBC's new show "The Voice" is a hit with viewers. But can this TV vocal competition compete with "American Idol"?

Contributor: Melanie Patrick
Published: May 24, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/can-voice-compete-american-8531533.html <![CDATA[Justin Timberlake is Quitting Music (For Now), and It's a Great Idea for Him]]> Justin Timberlake is truly a "once in a lifetime" performer. He's proven himself adept at singing, dancing and acting. Quitting music may be a good move for him.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jun 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/justin-timberlake-quitting-music-8607487.html <![CDATA[Do Animals Love Music?]]> A new study revealing the preferred music genre of Great White Sharks led me to research this interesting topic.

Contributor: Hannah E. Trotter
Published: Jun 09, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/do-animals-love-music-8583317.html <![CDATA[Spotify and Facebook Partner Up for New Music Service]]> The social networking giant and the European streaming music service have announced a partnership on an integrated application, but will it mean anything?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 27, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/spotify-facebook-partner-8547521.html <![CDATA[Seriously, Lay Off Bob Dylan's Voice]]> Almost 50 years after breaking out, people still can't get over the iconic songwriter's unique singing style.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jun 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/seriously-lay-off-bob-dylans-voice-8639531.html <![CDATA[5 Must-See Music Movies]]> Rock and roll and life in a band makes for some truly compelling cinema. These are five of the best.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 20, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/5-mustsee-music-movies-8509231.html <![CDATA[X-Factor - Five Reasons to Get Excited Over the Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul Reunion]]> This article profiles the television show X-Factor.

Contributor: Rolando Cruz
Published: May 23, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/xfactor-five-reasons-excited-8499277.html <![CDATA[Fans of Historic Music Praise Library of Congress Online Jukebox]]> The U.S. Library of Congress launched its National Jukebox last week. Even with 10,000 different recordings available for free, it only touches upon the number of 78s available. Still, music historians like Mike "Mac" Cumella laud it for what it is.

Contributor: steve fritz
Published: May 23, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/fans-historic-music-praise-library-8523505.html <![CDATA[Apple's iCloud: New Details Straight from Steve Jobs]]> Apple CEO Steve Jobs spoke at a developer's conference today, and the much anticipated iCloud service was amongst his topics.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jun 06, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/apples-icloud-details-straight-8597501.html <![CDATA[Digital Distribution: The Light (or the Train) at the End of the Tunnel?]]> The Internet has made digital distribution of music possible, but does it the harbinger of death for the music industry and musicians?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/digital-distribution-light-8462527.html <![CDATA[Cloud Storage Service: A Silver Lining, or Just More Stormy Weather?]]> Can the latest trend in music retail save an industry on life support?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Apr 27, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/cloud-storage-service-silver-lining-8376645.html <![CDATA[Online Radio Site Slacker Adding Premium, Paid Tier]]> Moving themselves closer to the Pandora business model, online radio site Slacker is now offering a premium service for $9.99 a month.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 17, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/online-radio-site-slacker-adding-premium-8489561.html <![CDATA['The Prisoner:' Knowing How to Make an Exit]]> Name one thing that sets the great sci-fi series apart from the rest? They know not only how to hold your attention, but to call it a day. Patrick McGoohan's 'The Prisoner' is considered the standard because of it.

Contributor: steve fritz
Published: May 26, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-prisoner-knowing-8513673.html <![CDATA[20 Years of Lollapalooza: The Highs and the Lows]]> Back in 1991, Jane's Addiction front man Perry Farrell was looking to put together a really cool farewell tour for his band. Twenty years later, the Lollapalooza festival still hasn't said its final goodbye.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Apr 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/20-years-lollapalooza-highs-8384655.html <![CDATA[In With the Old: Preserving Our Musical Heritage]]> Once, music could only be preserved as it was passed from generation to generation being played and sung. Today, much is being done to preserve the work of the songwriters and musicians who have shaped our musical heritage.

Contributor: Dave White
Published: May 16, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/in-old-preserving-our-musical-8477337.html <![CDATA[Music Piracy: A Double-Edged Sword for the Record Business]]> Pirating or copying has been a thorn in the side of the music business since the advent of recorded music. But is it really that much a threat to the industry?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 04, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/music-piracy-doubleedged-sword-8420383.html <![CDATA[Digital Music Price-War: Amazon Dropping Prices to Compete with iTunes]]> In a move to cut into Apple's market hold and drive business towards their own cloud service, Amazon has announced price drops for select songs on their site.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 02, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/digital-music-pricewar-amazon-dropping-8407117.html <![CDATA[The Best Rock Concert Experience: Big Arena or Small Club?]]> On any given night, you can find big name rock artists performing in 75,000 stadiums, or 1,000 seat clubs. Is one rock concert experience better than the other?

Contributor: Dave White
Published: Apr 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-best-rock-concert-experience-big-8239293.html <![CDATA[Pandora Radio Now Offering Comedy Content]]> The online radio streaming service Pandora is now adding comedy content to their catalog.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 09, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/pandora-radio-now-offering-comedy-content-8443485.html <![CDATA[Clarence Clemons, the E-Street's Sax Man, Dies at Age 69]]> Clarence Clemmons died on Saturday, June 18th after complications related to a stroke he had suffered.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Jun 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/clarence-clemons-estreets-sax-man-8670251.html <![CDATA[Common Not the First Controversial Musician to Visit the White House]]> With the controversial invite of rapper Common to a White House poetry event causing such a media sensation, let's take a look at three other controversial White House guests in the past.

Contributor: Ruqaiyya Noor
Published: May 13, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/common-not-first-controversial-8467603.html <![CDATA[Is the New Lady Gaga Video 'Judas' Intended to Offend?]]> The new Lady Gaga video has arrived, and it should come as a surprise to no one that it's already stirring up controversy.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: May 09, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/is-lady-gaga-video-judas-intended-8432915.html <![CDATA[30 Years After His Death, Bob Marley Can Still 'Satisfy My Soul']]> While the music of many legends will live forever, even 30 years after his death the music of Bob Marley still teaches us "how" to live.

Contributor: Patricia Campion
Published: May 10, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/30-years-after-his-death-bob-marley-8444855.html <![CDATA[What Are the Billboard Music Awards Based On?]]> The Billboard Music awards airs on ABC this Sunday, May 22nd at 8pm. These awards are given based on chart performance.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: May 19, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-billboard-music-awards-8501571.html <![CDATA[Dear Katy Perry: Please Don't Sue Me like You Did with that Tabloid]]> Katy Perry is suing a gossip magazine for claiming she was unfaithful to her husband, Russell Brand. If the allegations are true, can we sue Katy Perry?

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Apr 28, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/dear-katy-perry-please-dont-sue-me-8380845.html <![CDATA[Is Green Day a Reincarnation of The Who?]]> An in-depth article on the many similarities between The Who and Green Day.

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Apr 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/is-green-day-reincarnation-8226493.html <![CDATA[Music Festivals in the USA 2011: A Complete Guide to Upcoming Spring and Summer Concerts]]> Here, I'll present to you a list of all upcoming festivals in the USA this spring and summer, in alphabetical order by state. (Feel free to add any I have missed.)

Contributor: Lucy Tonic
Published: Mar 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/music-festivals-usa-2011-complete-8009728.html <![CDATA[Four Favorite Female-Fronted Bands Through the Years]]> Dating back to the 1960s, these are four of my favorite female-led rock bands.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: Mar 09, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/four-favorite-femalefronted-bands-through-8015150.html <![CDATA[10 Great Songs for NASCAR Fans: Tailgate at Your Favorite Race with These Songs]]> NASCAR fans love to tailgate at their favorite track, and any good tailgate party needs great music to go with it. These 10 songs are must haves for your NASCAR music playlist!

Contributor: Sherri Thornhill
Published: Feb 16, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-great-songs-nascar-fans-tailgate-7875584.html <![CDATA[Foo Fighters and Nirvana: Which is Dave Grohl's Biggest Achievement?]]> Singer, guitarist and drummer Dave Grohl has been in two widely successful bands, but which should go on his resume first?

Contributor: James Schlarmann
Published: Apr 13, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/foo-fighters-nirvana-which-dave-8280313.html <![CDATA[Modern Swing Music - Six Popular Artists of the Genre]]> Modern swing music has revived both a musical format and several dance styles. Learn more about these six popular artists of this genre.

Contributor: Michael Jack Corbin
Published: Feb 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/modern-swing-music-six-popular-artists-7767892.html <![CDATA[Is Lady Gaga the Next Madonna?]]> Madonna is the latest recording artist to have set the standard, on par with such greats as Elivs or the Beatles, but is Lady Gaga capable of matching or even surpassing her success?

Contributor: John Myers
Published: Apr 01, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/is-lady-gaga-next-madonna-8191925.html <![CDATA[4 Tips for Finding a Guitar Repair Tech You Can Trust]]> Here are a few tips for checking the credentials of a guitar tech before handing him your axe for repairs.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Feb 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/4-tips-finding-guitar-repair-7772446.html <![CDATA[The Pretty Reckless' Taylor Momsen Talks Music, Posing for Playboy and Being on the Fast Track to Charlie Sheenville]]> An interview with wild child rocker Taylor Momsen.

Contributor: Jason Tanamor
Published: Apr 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-pretty-reckless-taylor-momsen-talks-8278281.html <![CDATA[Band Tips: Splitting Money Between Band Members]]> In general, all money should be split equally between the members of a band, with a few notable exceptions.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Dec 06, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/band-tips-splitting-money-between-band-7325124.html <![CDATA[2011 Grammys Roundup: Winners, Surprises and Lady Gaga's Arrival in a Giant Egg]]> When you have so many favorites nominated for awards and one or two unrecognizable names, chances are you're going to bet on the favorites. Apparently, the Recording Academy wanted to change the status quo.

Contributor: Sarah F. Sullivan
Published: Feb 14, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/2011-grammys-roundup-winners-surprises-7856510.html <![CDATA[New Music Releases for 2011: What to Expect]]> A look at upcoming album releases for 2011 in the genres of pop, alternative, R&B, country, rock and more.

Contributor: John Myers
Published: Jan 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/new-music-releases-2011-7483324.html <![CDATA[Ethereal Voices: Today's Most Angelic Singers]]> Five of today's most angelic voices in music.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: Dec 13, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/ethereal-voices-todays-most-angelic-7383684.html <![CDATA[4 Vintage Electric Guitars Used by Professional Musicians]]> The thought behind the picks for the 5 best guitars for musicians has to do with which instruments are the most commonly used for different types of music. The picks also consider instruments that have stood the test of time.

Contributor: Dave Bryan
Published: Jan 03, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/4-vintage-electric-guitars-used-7502942.html <![CDATA[Classic Music for Relaxation]]> Some beautiful, classical musical to soothe your soul and help you relax.

Contributor: Amanda Furbeck
Published: Dec 22, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/classic-music-relaxation-7446792.html <![CDATA['This Land is Your Land' Still Endures and Inspires After 71 Years]]> Feb. 23, 2011, marks the 71st anniversary of the day folksinger Woody Guthrie wrote the song that eventually became known as "This Land is Your Land."

Contributor: Dave Sutor
Published: Feb 22, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/this-land-land-still-endures-7909416.html <![CDATA[Six Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Guitarists]]> There are several inexpensive gift ideas for the guitarist on your shopping list. Visit any local music store and you will see many possible gift items.

Contributor: Mike Spain
Published: Nov 29, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/six-inexpensive-gift-ideas-guitarists-7282208.html <![CDATA[Is NBC's 'The Voice' Just Another 'American Idol'?]]> NBC TV debuts "The Voice" on Tuesday, April 26. This singing contest is likely to rival FOX TV's "American Idol," although several key factors make the series unique. What are the primary differences between "The Voice" and "American Idol"?

Contributor: Linda Ann Nickerson
Published: Mar 29, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/is-nbcs-voice-just-another-american-8174277.html <![CDATA[2010's Top Pop Songs]]> In keeping with the spirit of the season, I'd like to present my own top ten picks for best pop songs of the year 2010...

Contributor: John Myers
Published: Dec 16, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/johns-top-10-pop-songs-2010-7407268.html <![CDATA[New Music Releases for April 2011: Foo Fighters, K.D.Lang, J-Lo and More]]> April picks up where March left off with a whole slew of great new music in a variety of genres. Check out what's in store:

Contributor: John Myers
Published: Mar 25, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/new-music-releases-april-2011-foo-8140022.html <![CDATA[Top 10 Stories in Rock Music for 2010]]> Events, news and music in retrospective as the year draws to a close. Bands that split up, tours that rocks, campaigns that counted and venues to remember.

Contributor: Nicole Pellegrini
Published: Dec 20, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/top-10-stories-rock-music-2010-7424130.html <![CDATA[In Memoriam: Greats of the Rock Music World Who Died in 2010]]> Remembering the work and contributions of ten musicians, artists and producers who helped shape rock and roll as we know it today.

Contributor: Nicole Pellegrini
Published: Dec 20, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/in-memoriam-greats-rock-music-7417858.html <![CDATA[All New Christmas Music for 2010]]> This year, several musical artists are releasing all new holiday themed albums, with some all new songs as well as new renditions of Christmas classics. Here are some highlights:

Contributor: John Myers
Published: Nov 29, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/all-christmas-music-2010-7278960.html <![CDATA[Why I Enjoy "Remixed" Classical Music]]> Why I believe it is OK to blend classical music with other genres, and how it changes our experience of listening to music.

Contributor: Jimmy Liu
Published: Nov 29, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-enjoy-remixed-classical-music-7272282.html <![CDATA[Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and R.E.M. Highlight New CD Releases for March 2011]]> After a slow start to the year in hot music releases, the month of March heats up as several big name acts hit the airwaves with new albums. Check out some of what's in store this month:

Contributor: John Myers
Published: Mar 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/britney-spears-avril-lavigne-rem-8008590.html <![CDATA[Coachella Festival 2011's Lineup Finally Unveiled]]> The Coachella Festival is a great music festival in California. This year, the festival's lineup has many well-known names that will make the experience great for concert-goers.

Contributor: Arrivanna Brooks
Published: Jan 20, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/coachella-festival-2011s-lineup-finally-7655842.html <![CDATA[Five Top Canadian Female Singers]]> The Canadian music scene brings us these five talented women.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: Nov 29, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/five-top-canadian-female-singers-7265392.html <![CDATA[My Five Favorite Pop Christmas Albums]]> Five albums I have to hear every holiday season.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: Nov 11, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/my-five-favorite-pop-christmas-albums-7151842.html <![CDATA[Songs of Love and Devotion for Valentine's Day]]> Valentine's Day is coming and nothing complements a romantic evening with your sweetheart than a background of beautiful love songs. The songs listed herein are some of my favorite songs that express undying love and devotion...

Contributor: John Myers
Published: Jan 25, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/songs-love-devotion-valentines-7682028.html <![CDATA[Best Cheesy Love Songs of All Time]]> The list of the best cheesy love songs of all-time include gems by Celine Dion, Foreigner, Phil Collins and more.

Contributor: Scott Allan
Published: Nov 11, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/best-cheesy-love-songs-all-time-7158192.html <![CDATA[Home Recording Tips: Saving Space in Your Home Studio]]> There are a number of ways that any home recording studio can maximize its room. Here's a look at a few ideas for improving the space in a home recording studio.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Oct 06, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/home-recording-tips-saving-space-6913632.html <![CDATA[Calm Hyperactive Terriers with Music Therapy]]> Certain terriers, such as the Yorkie, are overly active and might even display overwhelming behavior at times. Some people choose massage therapy or aromatherapy to calm their hyperactive terriers, while others choose to implement music therapy.

Contributor: Tonya Hillukka
Published: Sep 29, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/calm-hyperactive-terriers-music-6866700.html <![CDATA[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2011 Nominees Announced]]> The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, the artists nominated for entry into the prestigious canon of celebrated rockers. The list includes first-time nominees, along with previously nominated artists.

Contributor: Jeanne Rose
Published: Sep 29, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/rock-roll-hall-fame-2011-nominees-6879228.html <![CDATA[Tips for Finding the Right Distortion Pedal for Your Guitar]]> Here's a few tips for guitarists looking for a dependable and great-sounding distortion pedal.

Contributor: Phil Dotree
Published: Aug 27, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/tips-finding-right-distortion-6664960.html <![CDATA[How Do You like Your Movie Music? Make Mine a T Bone, Please!]]> He has won enough awards to fill a Mayflower moving truck, and created movie music more memorable than the films themselves. He has been a talent tornado in American music for 40 years, and his name is T Bone.

Contributor: TRESA PATTERSON
Published: Sep 14, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-like-movie-music-6764422.html <![CDATA[3 Shocking Rock N' Roll Suicide Deaths in the '90s]]> Rock n' Roll has lost some great ones through suicide. The first half of the '90s brought devastation to the rock community and fans were heartbroken when three of the music industries finest committed suicide.

Contributor: Kenzy England
Published: Aug 31, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/3-shocking-rock-n-roll-suicide-deaths-6696680.html <![CDATA[MTV Invites Kanye West Back for Another Gig]]> After the awkward MTV moment between rapper Kanye West and country sweetheart Taylor Swift last year, Kanye is back!

Contributor: Rhonda Manning
Published: Aug 12, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/mtv-invites-kanye-west-back-another-6580706.html <![CDATA[Celebrating Stevie Ray Vaughn]]> It is the 20-year anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughn's untimely death. Fans all over the world are commemorating his life and music.

Contributor: Maria DiLorenzo
Published: Aug 30, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/celebrating-stevie-ray-vaughn-6687222.html <![CDATA[Did Jackie Evancho Lip-Sync Her 'America's Got Talent' Performance? (Video)]]> As Jackie Evancho's name set fire to the Internet and became the #1 searched topic on Google, others began to immediately attack the performance and tear it down. Accusations of lip-syncing began to appear...

Contributor: Saul Relative
Published: Aug 11, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/did-jackie-evancho-lipsync-her-americas-6572252.html <![CDATA[Jennifer Lopez Not an American Idol Judge, According to People]]> Jennifer Lopez won't be an "American Idol" judge, despite rumors. Apparently, her demands upon Fox were just too much.

Contributor: Ryan Christopher DeVault
Published: Aug 11, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/jennifer-lopez-not-american-idol-6574662.html <![CDATA[Music's Bad Girls - from Bessie Smith to Lady Gaga]]> The media loves bad girls. Publicly, they condemn them, but privately they love them. Here's a brief history of some of music's more outrageous female artists.

Contributor: Paul Rance
Published: Aug 09, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/musics-bad-girls-bessie-smith-6558692.html <![CDATA[Lady Gaga, the Strokes, and the Black Keys Wow Crowds at Lollapalooza]]> Day one of Chicago's annual summer smash, Lollapalooza, welcomed some 95,000 spectators.

Contributor: Rhonda Manning
Published: Aug 09, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/lady-gaga-strokes-black-6546748.html <![CDATA[The Top 10 Enrique Iglesias Songs of All Time]]> A Grammy winning recording artist who holds the record for 21 number one singles in the Spanish-language. He became a successful crossover artist in 1999. Ever since then, Enrique Iglesias has sold over 55 million albums in English and Spanish.

Contributor: Maxine Nelson
Published: Aug 09, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-top-10-enrique-iglesias-songs-6494352.html <![CDATA[Romantic Playlist: Unrequited Love Songs]]> Most of us know what it's like to admire someone from afar. These songs tell it perfectly - whether you call it secret love or unrequited love - it is having feelings for someone you can't have.

Contributor: Tammy Lee Morris
Published: Jul 21, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/romantic-playlist-unrequited-love-songs-6436162.html <![CDATA[Why Are Critics Calling Kelis' New Album, "Flesh Tone" a Sales Flop?]]> Kelis's latest album "Flesh Tone" only sold 7,833 units in the first week. Why such dismal sales from this popular artist?

Contributor: Ayanna Guyhto
Published: Jul 20, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/why-critics-calling-kelis-album-6429066.html <![CDATA[Celebrities Who Have Conquered Both Music and Film]]> It's not uncommon to see musicians cross into acting territory and vise versa. But it is uncommon to see wide success on both fronts. Read about four amazing celebrities who have been successful in both the film and music industry.

Contributor: Pamela Gifford
Published: Jul 09, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/celebrities-conquered-both-6369994.html <![CDATA[Simpson's New Dish- Eric Johnson is Instant Celebrity!]]> Eric Johnson, who played in the NFL for five seasons, is dating Jessica Simpson. TMZ and other media outlets broke the news on July 4, and the story won't go away. Is it that difficult to believe that a mediocre player with a limited career could land...

Contributor: Saul Relative
Published: Jul 06, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/eric-johnson-finds-fame-jessica-6349572.html <![CDATA[New Michael Jackson Album Rumored for November 2010]]> According to rumors, Michael Jackson will release a new album in November 2010 containing 10-12 brand new songs, possibly including a song about Hurricane Katrina and collaborations with Lenny Kravitz, Akon and will.i.am.

Contributor: Scott Allan
Published: Jul 07, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/new-michael-jackson-album-rumored-6354074.html <![CDATA[3 Broadway Musicals that Are Based on Italian Operas]]> Ready to make the jump from musicals to operas? Why not start with one that you may already be familiar with?

Contributor: Genevieve Heely
Published: Jul 07, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/3-broadway-musicals-based-6324582.html <![CDATA[How Lady Gaga Broke Facebook's Record]]> Another milestone for Lady Gaga has been achieved by way of social networking. This time, she exceeded the 10 million fan mark on Facebook, even surpassing President Obama. What is her secret magic formula for this tecnological achievement?

Contributor: Maxine Nelson
Published: Jul 06, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-lady-gaga-broke-facebooks-record-6344252.html <![CDATA[First Wave Punkers - Where Are They Now?]]> Punk rock was born in the late 60s and 70s with Stooges, Ramones, The Clash and Sex Pistols, but are any of these first wave punkers around today? I sought to find the lowdown on a few live and kickin' punk rock geezers!

Contributor: DJ TRoLL
Published: Jul 01, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/first-wave-punkers-where-they-now-6308220.html <![CDATA[Lady Gaga's Alejandro Video Clip - Blasphemy or Art?]]> If it's blasphemy or art, it is subject to individual perceptions. However, there is no doubt that "Alejandro" blends religious symbolism with the shocking factor producing a video that raises spiritual oppositions.

Contributor: Christina Pomoni
Published: Jul 01, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/lady-gagas-alejandro-video-clip-blasphemy-6305636.html <![CDATA[Music Icon Pat Benatar Rocks New Memoir and Tour]]> Known as much for her spandex leggings, heavy eyeliner, and take-no-prisoners attitude as for her multi-octave rocker voice, Pat Benatar is still entertaining concert crowds and promoting her new tell-all book.

Contributor: Valerie David
Published: Jul 01, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/music-icon-pat-benatar-rocks-memoir-6304560.html <![CDATA[Whatever Happened to David Cassidy?]]> David Cassidy has finally come to terms with the love affair Americans had with Keith Partridge. Find out where this teen idol is today.

Contributor: Meucci Cameron
Published: Jun 28, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/whatever-happened-david-cassidy-6286452.html <![CDATA[Dr. Ozzy?]]> Celebrity fanatics (and health freaks) now have something else to chew on, as the Prince of Darkness himself has decided to write a medical advice column for London's Sunday Times. Osbourne will go by the name, "Dr. Ozzy."

Contributor: Lucy Tonic
Published: Jun 16, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/prescriptions-prince-darkness-6225994.html <![CDATA[Casey James Through the Eyes of His Mother]]> With this Interview you will learn more about Casey James through the eyes of his Mother. Debra James (Bybee D. James) is the Mother of Season Nine American Idol Top 3 contestant Casey James.

Contributor: Cindy Wright
Published: Jun 15, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/casey-james-through-eyes-his-6221410.html <![CDATA[10 Must Have Country Songs for the Summer]]> Whether you plan to spend the hot summer nights at your favorite local bar, grilling burgers in the backyard with friends, or cruising down the highway, you'll be enjoying it along with great music.

Contributor: Bill Makar
Published: May 28, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/10-must-country-songs-6087940.html <![CDATA[Musical Reinventions: A Roundup]]> Songwriters often look to the past for inspiration for in new endeavors, as they know all too well that familiarity does breed content.

Contributor: John Myers
Published: Jun 01, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/musical-reinventions-roundup-6117542.html <![CDATA[American Idol Takes Over the Country Charts]]> Through nine seasons, American Idol has produced six country hitmakers.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: Jun 10, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/american-idol-takes-over-country-6182462.html <![CDATA[Mariah Carey Celebrates 20 Years as Pop Queen Idol]]> After 20 years in music, songbird Mariah Carey maintains her stance as the most successful female recording artist in history. In June of 1990, this singer would change the face of music.

Contributor: Koa
Published: Jun 03, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/mariah-carey-celebrates-20-years-as-6067126.html <![CDATA[Elton John Performs at Rush Limbaugh's Wedding]]> My thoughts on the iconic pairing of Elton and Rush.

Contributor: Debby Regan
Published: Jun 08, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/elton-john-performs-rush-limbaughs-6176686.html <![CDATA[Lilith Fair Returns to the Festival Spotlight]]> It's been 11 years since Sarah McLachlan's idea graced the summer festival spotlight. A history of the all-female concert festival and a look at 2010.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: May 28, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/lilith-fair-returns-festival-6108460.html <![CDATA[Simon Cowell Picks Lee DeWyze as 2010 American Idol Winner]]> Simon Cowell revealed today that he feels Lee DeWyze will win 'American Idol' 2010.

Contributor: Ryan Christopher DeVault
Published: May 25, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/simon-cowell-picks-lee-dewyze-as-2010-6093486.html <![CDATA[June is Black Music Month]]> Black Music Month starts June 1. Each day of June, I'll be highlighting 30 of my favorite African-American artists, telling you why they're winners and informing you of their accomplishments. Fifth up, Tina Turner.

Contributor: Shamontiel
Published: May 24, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/june-black-music-month-countdown-6085750.html <![CDATA[Are the Dixie Chicks Ready to Make Nice Now?]]> The Dixie Chicks have been quiet for a while. A look at their career in song and controversy.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: May 24, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/are-dixie-chicks-ready-6075010.html <![CDATA[American Idol: Read All About It!]]> Everything you need and want to know about Season 10 of American Idol.

Contributor: Y! Jenny
Published: Apr 14, 2010

]]> <![CDATA[Taylor Swift's Biggest Fan Has Seen Her 34 Times!]]> Here's a look at 17-year-old Caitlyn Marsh, a devoted Taylor Swift fan, and her family. She's seen Taylor Swift 34 times in concert, twice in England, and once in Wyoming. Caitlyn lives in Illinois.

Contributor: Connie Wilson
Published: May 12, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/taylor-swifts-biggest-fan-has-seen-6001508.html <![CDATA[Top 10 Futuristic Songs from Previous Eras]]> They have a futuristic sound coming from another era other than the 21st century. Many of these artists were ahead of their time that dealt with the future as well as its vibe. One thing is certain these ten songs are still relevant today.

Contributor: Maxine Nelson
Published: May 24, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/top-10-futuristic-songs-previous-6064390.html <![CDATA[McLachlan Comes Back with Lilith, Laws of Illusion]]> Sarah McLachlan returns in 2010 with a revamped Lilith Fair and the new album Laws of Illusion.

Contributor: Paula Thompson
Published: May 13, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/mclachlan-comes-back-lilith-laws-6015610.html <![CDATA[Amy Grant Raises Money for Nashville Flood Victims]]> Gospel legend Amy Grant joined Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram, TobyMac, Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North, and Britt Nicole to help raise $61,857 for Nashville flood victims.

Contributor: Kathryn E. Darden
Published: May 21, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/amy-grant-joins-brandon-heath-jason-6070242.html <![CDATA[Taylor Swift Funds Flood Relief in Nashville, Tennessee with $500,000 Gift]]> Taylor Swift has entered the world of celebrity philanthropy with a $500,000 gift to benefit flood relief in Nashville, Tennessee.

Contributor: Brian Willett
Published: May 07, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/taylor-swift-funds-flood-relief-5980310.html <![CDATA[The ACMs Love Miranda Lambert- Could a Grammy Be Next?]]> Move over Carrie and Taylor. At Sunday's nights 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, another pretty, blonde country music star finally got the recognition she deserves.

Contributor: Victoria Leigh Miller
Published: Apr 20, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-acms-love-miranda-lambert-could-5868712.html <![CDATA[Christina Aguilera Returns June 8th with "Bionic"]]> "Bionic" is the singer's first since her 2006 long-play smash, "Back to Basics" and signals a departure from the retro stylings of the previous set. The new album contains a slew of collaborations with talented artists and producers alike.

Contributor: John Myers
Published: May 06, 2010

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