February 11, 2012 will be known as one of the saddest days in music history. Six-time Grammy and Emmy winner Whitney Houston has passed away at 48-years-old. The world has lost a powerful voice. For four decades, she has entertained millions of people across the world through her memorable performances from her hit movie the […]
The 50 Grammy Performances That You Need to Watch-Day Nine
Before you read on, please check out my part eight entry in this Grammy series on my Examiner.com page: http://www.examiner.com/reality-tv-in-kansas-city/the-50-grammy-performances-you-need-to-watch-day-eight The Grammys are airing on CBS in four days! In order to prepare music lovers for this incredible music television special, this author is countdown to the best Grammy performances that viewers should […]
The 50 Grammy Performances That You Need to Watch, Day Five
Before you read this article, visit my Examiner.com page to catch up on my day four coverage: http://www.examiner.com/reality-tv-in-kansas-city/the-50-grammy-performances-you-need-to-watch-day-four Next Sunday, music’s best and brightest singers and musicians come together to honor the best in the recording industry. Adele, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj and Paul McCartney are among the big names that will take the […]
The 10 Greatest Super Bowl Halftime Shows of All-Time
The Queen of Pop will take the Super Bowl Halftime Show’s stage to perform in front of millions of people across the world. She is not the only mega star that headlined the precious Super Bowl Halftime Show over the past 20 years. The performers who have the honor of entertaining viewers that included Gloria […]
The 50 Grammy Performances That You Need to Watch, Day Three
Before you read this article, check out my day two essay on this link: http://www.examiner.com/reality-tv-in-kansas-city/the-50-grammy-performances-you-need-to-watch-day-two The Grammys are 10 days away! While everyone is prepping for the Super Bowl, I am preparing to celebrate music’s biggest night by spanning a countdown of incredible Grammy moments that will appear on not only jacobelyacharjournalist.com but my Examiner.com […]
The 50 Grammy Performances That You Need to Watch, Day One
The Grammys are 12 days away! Every year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognize some of the biggest names in music for their accomplishments in the recording industry. Every year, Grammy audiences anticipate a performance that will have people talking about it at work the very next day or even […]
Chimes of Freedom-The Songs of Bob Dylan
One of the biggest albums of the year dropped this week. Chimes of Freedom-The Songs of Bob Dylan features 76 classic Dylan songs covered by today’s Top 40 artists and music legends. This album not only celebrates Dylan’s legacy but Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary. Here are several highlights from the album. Most of the […]
Throwback Tuesday-Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
2012 will mark the 17th anniversary of the release Alanis Morisette’s highly successful third studio album: Jagged Little Pill. This album reached number one in the U.S. Billboard 200 and the Top Canadian Albums in 1995. In addition, this album has helped Ms. Morissette earn four Grammy Awards including “Best Rock Album” and “Album of […]
Throwback Tuesday-Storm Front by Billy Joel
One of the greatest albums from the 1980s was Storm Front by Billy Joel. This album saw seven singles released from this album and nominated for five Grammy Awards for two years. Storm Front features incredible songs with strong lyrics, impeccable arrangements and superb vocal performances from the singer-songwriter. Here are several songs […]