insert_link AAA Bat Out of Hell turns 43 On this day, 34 years ago, "Bat Out of Hell", written by Jim Steinman, for the 1977 album Bat Out of Hell and performed by Meat Loaf, was released. The record was released as a single in 1979, and again in 1993. Like most songs on the album, the song was written about Peter Pan and the Neverland story. Steinman had intended for the song to appear on "a rock […] todayOctober 21, 2020
insert_link Adult Contemporary ‘Whoa, Nelly!’ Turns 20 Grammy® winning singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado first spread her artistic wings and soared into America by taking a bold approach to pop music with her debut release of Whoa, Nelly! on October 24, 2000. At the time, she signalled a new era by coupling her multicultural musical heritage with an unabashed willingness to write songs about her strengths and vulnerabilities. On October 23, Dreamworks/UMe celebrates the 20th anniversary of the RIAA-certified […] todayOctober 21, 2020
insert_link Music This Day in Music History – October 20th 1954 - The musical "Peter Pan" opened. 1955 - "Day-O" was recorded by Harry Belafonte. The name was changed to "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)." 1960 - The Elvis Presley film "G.I. Blues" premiered. 1962 - The Four Seasons released "Big Girls Don't Cry." 1962 - The Irvin Berlin musical "Mr. President" opened on Broadway. 1969 - Plastic Ono Band released the song "Cold Turkey." 1972 - Elton John's single […] todayOctober 20, 2020
insert_link Adult Contemporary Demi Lovato, Mary J Blidge and More Featured on Women With A Message With the goal of fostering a community and the creativity it curates, UMe's Urban Legends division will launch "Women With A Message," a campaign highlighting grassroots activism, leadership innovation and self-determination from women who have redefined industry, sports and political activism. The campaign will feature conversations amongst influential women who are crafting and delivering the global message of equality in real time. Rooted in the importance of representation and inspiration, […] todayOctober 20, 2020
insert_link AAA Cornell’s Guns N Roses Cover Lives Again on Rock Charts The late rockstar Chris Cornell was voted "Rock's Greatest Singer" by readers of Guitar World, and ranked No. 4 on the list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists" by Hit Parader, No. 9 on the list of "Best Lead Singers of All Time" by Rolling Stone, and No. 12 on MTV's "22 Greatest Voices in Music". It's no surprise that Cornell's iconic vocals live on beyond his tragic death […] todayOctober 20, 2020
insert_link Country Learn the Lyrics to Hole in the Bottle by Kelsea Ballerini "Hole in the Bottle" is a song recorded by American country music artist Kelsea Ballerini. It was released to country radio on May 27, 2020, as the third single from Ballerini's third studio album Kelsea. Ballerini co-wrote the song with Jesse Frasure, Hillary Lindsey, Ashley Gorley, and Steph Jones. Described as an "upbeat, slightly silly and twangy, yet poppy" drinking song, the song is about getting over a breakup with […] todayOctober 20, 2020
insert_link CHR McDonald’s And J Balvin Drop Limited-Edition Merch Collection After the J Balvin Meal hit restaurants across the country, the Golden Arches and the global ambassador of Reggaeton are continuing to elevate their collaboration by unveiling a new line of apparel and accessories. The exclusive collection fuses J Balvin's favorite Colores with his love of McDonald's food, including the Big Mac, World Famous Fries® and OREO® McFlurry that make up his signature order. Fans can get their hands on […] todayOctober 19, 2020
insert_link Country Florida Georgia Line receives Angels Among Us award for its dedication to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through Country Cares for St. Jude Kids The 17-time chart-topping, multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line have received the coveted Randy Owen "Angels Among Us" award during a livestream for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. The livestream, themed "We Won't Stop," is an annual celebration of partners affiliated with the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® radio program. The theme will also extend to social media and feature a variety of artists and influencers in the music industry. […] todayOctober 19, 2020
insert_link Active Rock All About I Prevail I Prevail is an American metalcore band formed in Southfield, Michigan in 2013. They released their debut EP Heart vs. Mind and rose to popularity from releasing a metal cover of Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" as a single, which eventually was certified platinum in the US. The band has since released two studio albums, Lifelines and Trauma. The band found success with their original material as well, with singles "Breaking […] todayOctober 19, 2020