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Maybe you were at a basement party, grinding with a pimply crush in low-rise flare jeans and a belly button ring you couldn’t stop staring at. Maybe, if you were a little older, you were driving around your city with too many friends in the backseat. Maybe, if you were in the Caribbean, you were…

The greatest male country singers have been instrumental in propelling the genre’s enduring legacy. Their distinctive voices, unmatched songwriting skills, and timeless performances continue to elevate the genre’s revered status on a global scale. Country singers Waylon Jennings (L), Garth Brooks (C), and Kenny Rogers (R). Photo: Beth Gwinn/Terry Wyatt/Michael Buckner (modified by author)Source: Getty…

The hair, or glam, metal bands of the 1980s remain one of the true guilty pleasures in music history. The hair spray, makeup, and catchy pop tunes touched up with distortion were made for MTV. Though there really wasn’t much substance to the music, the scene was popular to the mainstream. We’ve decided to rank…

Country music has been shaped by countless talented singers who have left an indelible mark on the genre’s history and culture. From icons like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson, who defined the classic country sound, to modern stars such as Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Miranda Lambert, who continue to innovate and captivate…

Drummers are vital musicians who provide rhythm and drive to a wide range of musical genres. Using a combination of drums, cymbals, and percussion instruments, they create intricate patterns and beats that form the backbone of a song. Known for their physicality and timing, drummers excel in maintaining tempo and enhancing dynamics within a performance….

Louisiana has surely churned out many great country singers over the years, so let’s celebrate them. Now, certain states are synonymous with country music. When you think of the genre, you naturally think of places like Tennessee and Texas. George StraitRick Diamond, Getty Images Over the last few years, places like Oklahoma and Georgia have…

Bon Jovi, an iconic rock band hailing from New Jersey, has left an indelible mark on the music industry with their powerful anthems and heartfelt ballads. Since their formation in 1983, the band, led by the charismatic Jon Bon Jovi, has consistently delivered hits that resonate with audiences worldwide. Known for their energetic performances and…

Vince Gill is one of the most important country musicians of his generation, but his career outlook wasn’t always so rosy. In an interview, the country music icon and current member of the Eagles shared a hilarious story about an incredibly tough early gig when his local bluegrass band opened for Kiss. Gill was living…

Hard rock thrived in the 1980s, especially in the United States. In fact, that decade birthed a number of new genres and trends in rock music, and bolstered the careers of major bands that are still rockin’ in the 2020s. Surprisingly, there were also a few bands that only released one Top 40 hit during…

Since around the 1920s, the south and southwestern parts of the United States has given us a unique music genre loved by many: country (sometimes called Western). The sound of country music is well-known for being replete with the twang of guitars, whether acoustic, electric, or resonator. As a result the genre has given birth…