Archive | June, 2016

Watch Jake Owen's Ridiculous Rap About 'Putt Puttin''

If there’s one thing abundantly clear about Jake Owen, it’s that the “American Country Love Song” singer doesn’t ever take himself too seriously. And a new video, which Owen apparently made while soaking up some downtime before the release of his forthcoming LP, American Love, is proof: In it, Owen… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch Jake […]

Mary Chapin Carpenter Makes Musical, Political and Personal Declarations

Unwrapping a new Mary Chapin Carpenter album is not unlike the experience of cracking the spine on a highly anticipated memoir. While the Grammy winner’s 14 albums have been less linear autobiography and more a resolute collection of sharply observed sketches, each has offered glimpses into the artist’s life, brimming… Source: RollingStone Link: Mary Chapin […]

Watch Justin Bieber’s Emotional Tribute to Christina Grimmie

Justin Bieber remembered The Voice singer Christina Grimmie by dedicating his somber piano ballad “Purpose” to her onstage Monday night at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  “Thinking my journey’s come to an end,” Bieber sings. “Sending out a farewell to my friends, forever peace … I’m more than grateful for the time we spent,… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

Legendary Producer Chips Moman Dead at 79

Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and guitarist Lincoln Wayne “Chips” Moman, who wrote and produced hits for Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, B.J. Thomas, Dusty Springfield and many others, died at a hospice facility in his hometown of LaGrange, Georgia, on Monday, one day after his 79th birthday. Long regarded as the… Source: RollingStone Link: Legendary […]

Watch Lady Gaga's Passionate, Tearful Tribute to Orlando

Lady Gaga gave a powerful speech during a Los Angeles vigil for the victims of the shooting in Orlando Sunday morning. The singer broke down and tears while speaking in front of City Hall.  “We mourn the tragic loss of the innocent, beautiful people,” she said in front of the large crowd lighting… Source: RollingStone Link: Watch […]

Does It Matter If Led Zeppelin Stole 'Stairway to Heaven'?

“All epic anthems must measure themselves against ‘Stairway to Heaven,’” Rolling Stone wrote of the Led Zeppelin classic on its 500 Greatest Songs list in 2011. Guitarist Jimmy Page said the song “crystallized the essence of the band.” And ever since a copyright infringement suit was brought against Zeppelin in 2014, people have questioned… Source: RollingStone Link: Does It […]