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  • The first Academy of Country Music Awards was 4/2/66. 60 years later, the genre's having its finest decade honoring popular trending artists today. Before the ceremony's livestream airs 5/8 on Amazon Prime Video, I share my predictions who'd win 9 of its popular music categories: Music Event, Single, Song, Duo, Group, Male, Female, Album, and Entertainer. Listen, and check my ballot results on our social media pages.

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    Ep. 252 - Little Big Town Top 10
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    Ep. 277 - Grammys 2025 Predictions




  • Preparing for her 8th album CiCi coming out this summer, Ciara Harris is having a 6-year comeback with her new single "Ecstasy." She's been happily married to football player Russell Wilson since 2016, and expanding their family since then. "Ecstasy" is a sexy smooth R&B track that's also getting attention from its music video choreography. Ciara challenged fans to try is to try one of the moves with an everyday object, and it's motivated senior citizens to complete the exercise pose! Performing 20 years as a R&B/pop singer and dancer, I flashback 4 of her sexy hits that provides someting extra in each.


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    Playlist: "Love Sex Magic" feat. Justin Timberlake (2009); studio
    "Ride" feat. Ludacris (2010)
    "Body Party" (2013)
    "Ecstasy" (2025); on-set

    Celeb dance challenges: Sherri Shepherd, Megan Thee Stallion, Victoria Monet, Cara Delevigne

    Mentioned Media:"1,2 Step" feat. Missy Elliott, "Goodies" feat. Petey Pablo (2004), "Dance Like We're Making Love" (2015), "Level Up", "Thinking About You" - Ciara (2019)
    "My Boo" - Ghost Town DJ's (1996)
    "Rock Your Body" - Justin Timberlake (2002-2003)
    "One in a Million" - Aaliyah (1996)
    "The Pleasure Principle" - Janet Jackson (1986-1987)
    "Stronger" - Britney Spears (2000)

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  • Finishing Passover and Easter this month, I reminisced the first movie I heard of Val Kilmer as he passed away 4/1. Dreamworks released animated religious film The Prince of Egypt in 1998, based on the Bible's Book of Exodus - 40 Chapters, and 1956 movie The Ten Commandments. Along with an all-star cast, Val Kilmer starred as Moses and the voice of God. I summarize the epic movie and soundtrack in this episode.

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    The Prince of Egypt: Peacock, Amazon

    The Ten Commandments - Amazon Prime Video

    "When You Believe" - Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey

    Musical movie clips

    Lyrics

    Hey Alma's soundtrack critique

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  • Since 2008, Record Store Day is an annual indie holiday to support record store sales and artists' albums. This year it fell on 4/12, and Post Malone is 2025's ambassador! I created this playlist to do with playing "records", and citing certain influences the artists sang about.

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    “Old Time Rock & Roll” - Bob Seger (1978-1979)
    Risky Business scene; The Nanny parody
    "Like a Rock" Chevy ads; (1986 single)

    “Music” - Madonna (2000)

    “Put Your Records On” - Corrine Bailey Rae (2006) / Ritt Momney (2020)
    "Breathless", "Green Aphrodisiac" (2016)

    “I Love Rock & Roll” - The Arrows (1975), Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (1981-1982), Britney Spears (2001), Crossroads clip (2002)

    “Add Some Music to Your Day” - The Beach Boys (1970)

    “Sir Duke”, "Ngicuela / Es Una Historia / I Am Singing" - Stevie Wonder (1976-1977)

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  • Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) have been together almost 20 years as a group. Members Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley both announced they're expecting a new baby with their spouses! Dave Hayward also welcomed his third child last summer. This trio is one of my top 5 favorites bands, and I saw them 10 years ago while I was working in country radio. Reminiscing their diverse country/pop songs, I countdown 10 you're familiar with in this countdown.

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    Lady A Top 10 playlist:
    10. “You Look Good” (2017)
    9. “What If I Never Get Over You” (2019-2020)
    8. “Bartender” (2014)
    7. “We Owned the Night” (2011)
    6. “Compass” (2013-2014)
    5. “American Honey” (2010)
    4. “Just a Kiss” (2011)
    3 .“Downtown” (2013)
    2. “I Run to You” (2008-2009)
    1. “Need You Now” (2009-2010)

    Jess recommends: "Our Kind of Love", "Goodbye Town", "Long Stretch of Love", "Good Time to Be Alive", "Wanted You More", "As You Turn Away", "Heart of the World"

    Pretty In Pink house scene (1986)
    "I'll Always Love You" tribute - Grand Ole Opry 100th

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  • Doechii, just won Best Rap Album at the Grammys for Alligator Bites Never Heal. Finding strength with her unique personal life, her music's appealing to many fans and R&B's Janet Jackson! Doechii quoted "Someone to Call My Lover"'s chorus on her X account, and Janet replied! Along with current single "Anxiety", I'll discuss both women's inspirations behing the lyrics and the songs they sample.

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    "Anxiety" lyrics
    "ANXIETY" - Sleepy Hollow feat. Doechii (2023)
    Doechii's TikTok dance
    "Anxiety" TikTok Dance Challenge MontageWill Smith & Doechii; Tatyana Ali/Will/Doechii
    1990 clip - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air pilot

    "Somebody That I Used to Know" - Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011-2012)
    Grammy win; SNL digital short

    Janet's music notes; Who Sampled
    "I'm His, He's Mine" - Katy Perry feat. Doechii; VMAs

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    Ep. 284 - Chappell Roan's "The Giver"

  • Chappell Roan's the Grammys and MTV's reigning Best New Artist. Wearing her status proud in the music and queer community, her latest single has wearing various types of "hats." "The Giver" is a hard hitting anthem in love and a crossover country sound. Not departing from alternative/pop, learn the origins behind this hit single, and influences on 2025's first quarter trends.

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    "Pink Pony Club" - Music Video
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: "Red Wine Supernova"
    The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: "Good Luck, Babe!"
    VMAs: "Good Luck, Babe!"

    SNL: "Pink Pony Club", "The Giver"

    Grammys 2025: "Pink Pony Club", Best New Artist speech

    Shania Twain - Come On Over (1997)
    "Any Man of Mine", "Man! I Feel Like a Woman"

    The Village People: "Macho Man", "Y.M.C.A.", "In the Navy"

    Hot 100 archive, 2025 #1s

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  • At 79 years old, Dolly Parton's had a strong 2025 start to her 60 year epic career! She's got 2 new singles trending in both country and pop. She was invited on Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please" remix, and "If You Hadn't Been There", mourns her husband Carl Dean who died 3/3/25. Staying her authentic self on both tracks, she's showing no signs of slowing down and welcoming the support even more now. Learn the true stories about these 2 Dolly-styled tunes.

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    Short n' Sweet (Deluxe) - Sabrina Carpenter (2025)
    "Espresso", "Taste", "Please Please Please" (2024)

    "Please Please Please Remix"'s Behind the Scenes: studio shoot, music video
    Lyrics

    Mentioned Media: Thelma and Louise (1991 film), 9 to 5 (1980 film)
    CMT Hot Twenty Countdown - voting ballot
    "Jolene" (1974), "I Will Always Love You" (1973), "Hard Candy Christmas" (1982) - Dolly Parton
    "If You Hadn't Been There" lyrics
    "You're Still the One" (1997), "The Woman In Me" (1995) - Shania Twain
    "Hard Candy Christmas" covers: Kelly Clarkson, Caylee Hammack (2020)

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  • Lady Gaga's new album Mayhem is a bold return to her dance/pop theatrics. Almost a year in the making, she's handled diverse music in between and with a special partner in its production. I provide my critique, and recap 6 months back how the music played into what's out now.

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    Interviews:
    Rolling Stone Now
    Elle magazine
    Hot Wings
    Billboard
    Good Morning America
    Apple Music

    SNL

    Music Videos: "Die With A Smile", "Disease", "Abracadabra"

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  • In 2025's movie awards season, 2 music films have been nominated: Broadway musical Wicked, and Bob Dylan's biopic A Complete Unknown. Based on books and 5 years in the making, both films have been well received and worth the wait by fans. I share my personal reviews and backstories in this episode.

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    Wicked film soundtrack
    Wicked Broadway soundtrack
    Wicked interviews on Kelly Clarkson Show

    A Complete Unknown soundtrack
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    60 Minutes - Timothee Chalamet
    SAG Awards speech

    97th Oscars

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  • Lola Young's been into music her whole life, and making a young debut crossover from the UK! "Messy" got some pickup on TikTok and has expanded into lot of opportunities over the last month! Learn how and Lola's background in this episode.

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    Lollapalooza 2024

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    Lola Young interview; "Messy"

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    "Voices Carry" - 'Til Tuesday (1982)
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  • Six years after suddenly quitting The Voice, Maroon 5's frontman Adam Levine is back to do vocal coaching! Fans begged his return on social media, but why is it so significant now? Learn about Adam's highlights first time around, the real reason he was persuaded, and how it's resulting.

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    Favorite Team Adam Performances:
    "Time After Time" - Javier Colon (2011) (Season 1 audtion - winner)
    "Redemption Song" - Tessanne Chin (2013) - (Season 5 Winner)
    "Collide" - Morgan Wallen (Season 7 audition)
    "God Only Knows" - Matt McAndrew (2014) - (Season 7 runner-up)
    "Velvet" - Chris Jamison (2014) (Season 7 Finalist) - original song
    "Lost Stars" - Adam Levine & Matt McAndrew (Season 7 Finale)
    "Fields of Gold" - Joshua Davis (Season 8 runner-up)
    "Chandelier" - Jordan Smith (Season 10 audition) - (Winner)
    "Wouldn't It Be Nice" - Team Adam - Season 10
    "I Can't Help It" - Nick Hagelin (Season 10)
    Abbey Road Medley - Adam Levine & Laith Al-Saadi (Season 10 Finale)
    "Sweet Thing" - Rayshun LaMarr & Tish Haynes Keys (Season 14 - The Battles)

    "Lost Stars" - Adam Levine (2014)
    "You Get What You Give" - New Radicals (1998)

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  • Celebrating his birthday, 15 years as an indie artist, I created a top 10 countdown of Mayer Hawthorne's multi-genre music. Including my favorite song, a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, and personal concerts memories when I met him!

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    Playlist:
    10. “Henny & Gingerale” (2011)
    9. “The Game” (2019)
    8. “Crime” feat. Kendrick Lamar (2013); story
    7. “I Wish It Would Rain” (2009); live
    6. “Breakfast In Bed” (2016)
    5. “Her Favorite Song” feat. Jessie Ware (2013)
    4. “Someone Like You” (2016)
    3. “The Stars Are Ours” (2013); story
    2. “The Walk” (2011); live
    1. “Prelude” / “A Strange Arrangement” (2009)

    Mentioned Media: Tuxedo - Webster Hall show
    "Got to Give It Up, Pt. 1" - Marvin Gaye (1975)
    The Princess Bride - chalice scene
    "Alright"
    Daryl's House Club
    Live from Daryl's House episode (2011)
    Single Ladies - VH1
    Karina Nicholson Cohen
    "The Walk" on Letterman
    Why Did I Get Married Too

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  • Before the 67th Grammys air, I share my predictions who'd win in these 10 categories: Best Music Video, Best Song Written for Visual Media, Best Rock Performance, Best Rap Album, Best Country Album, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year.

    Grammys: X account, YouTube Channel, 2025 Ballot

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  • Over 20 years, OK Go's played rock music and released intricate viral videos around YouTube's debut. With an upcoming album scheduled later this year, how will promo single "A Stone Only Rolls Downhill" do beyond its video views? Learn music notes about the band's biography, new song, and its lyrics.

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    OK Go's Videography Timeline & Facts

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  • Carly Pearce has a new entrepreneurship, wine! Sponsoring Hummingbird World Tour, Conundrum Wines is featuring her own red and white bottles. Toasting this celebration, I sip through Carly's country music fame, and where to try her wine blends.

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    Mentioned Media:
    "Every Little Thing" (2017) - CMT
    "Hide the Wine" (2017)
    "Closer to You" (2018)
    "I Hope You're Happy Now" feat. Lee Brice (2019-2020)
    "Call Me" (2020) - Story
    "Next Girl" (2020)
    "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" feat. Ashley McBryde (2021-2022)
    "What He Didn't Do" (2021, 2022-2023)
    "We Don't Even Fight Anymore" feat. Chris Stapleton (2023-2024)
    "Country Music Made Me Do It" (2023,2024)
    "Hummingbird" (2024)
    "Truck On Fire" (2024-2025)
    "Maybe This Christmas" - Michael Bublé (2024)

    "Think a Little Less" - Michael Ray (2016)

    CMA Female Vocalist of the Year speech (2021)

    Grand Ole Opry invite (article)

    Carly Pearce on The Voice's US Playoffs

  • Abel Tesfaye has dubbed himself as The Weeknd for over a decade. Anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrow may be the last time we see him use that name, and musically. Leading up to its 1/24 release date, I review his music history from early beginnings to the 3 promo songs that's out now.

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    The Weeknd discography

    Drake Take Care collab tracks (2011): "Shot for Me","Crew Love",
    "Cameras / Good One Go (Interlude)", "The Ride"

    Mentioned Media: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" - Michael Jackson (1979)
    "Wicked Games" (2012-2013)
    "Love Me Harder" - Ariana Grande (2015)
    "Earned It", "The Hills", "Can't Feel My Face","In the Night" (2015)
    "Starboy" / "I Feel It Comin'" feat. Daft Punk (2016)
    "Call Out My Name" (2018)
    "Heartless" /"Blinding Lights" (2019-2020)
    Super Bowl LV Halftime Show (2021)
    "Save Your Tears" (2021)
    "Die For You (Remix)" feat. Ariana Grande (2022)
    iHeartRadio Music Festival
    "Dancing in the Flames", "SĂŁo Paulo" feat. Anita, "Timeless" feat. Playboy Carti (2023)

    Lip Sync Battle: Tom Cruise vs. Jimmy Fallon (2015)
    "SĂŁo Paulo"'s English lyrics

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  • Happy New Year! Here's the last 20 songs finishing my 2024 year-end list!

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    20. “Wranglers” - Miranda Lambert
    19. “Greedy” - Tate McRae (2023-2024)
    18. “II Most Wanted” - BeyoncĂ© & Miley Cyrus
    17. “I Had Some Help” - Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
    16. “I Tried A Ring On” - Tigirlily Gold
    15. “The Emptiness Machine” - Linkin Park; livestream
    14. “Eyes Closed” - Imagine Dragons
    13. “you look like you love me” - Ella Langley feat. Riley Green
    12. “yes, and?” - Ariana Grande
    11. “Illusion” - Dua Lipa
    10. “Die With A Smile” - Bruno Mars feat. Lady Gaga
    9. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” - Shaboozey
    8. “Taste” - Sabrina Carpenter
    7. “Lose Control” - Teddy Swims (2023-2024);
    6. “Deeper Well” - Kacey Musgraves
    5. “Beautiful Things” - Benson Boone
    4. “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” - Luke Combs
    3. “Nowhere To Run” - Kings of Leon
    2. “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” - Tommy Richman
    1. “Standing Next To You” - Jung Kook (2023-2024); Remix

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  • It's almost 2025! The music industry was quite a trip in 2024. My year-end list will flashback memorable songs for its music, past episode topics I've discussed, and deep cuts tucked in the background. Countdown 40-21 below, and 20-1 on 1/4.

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    40. “Evolution” - Sheryl Crow; i95 interview
    39. “Bouquet” - Gwen Stefani
    38. “WOMAN’S WORLD” - Katy Perry
    37. “Chevrolet” - Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll (2023-2024)
    36. “Omg” - Candelita (Jose Iglesias)
    35. “23” - Chayce Beckham (2021, 2024)
    34. “Running” - Norah Jones
    33. “Turn the Lights Back On” - Billy Joel
    32. “Classical” - Vampire Weekend
    31. “Risk It All” - Usher feat. H.E.R. (2023-2024)
    30. “Houdini” - Eminem
    29. “So Long, London” - Taylor Swift
    28. “Out of Oklahoma” - Lainey Wilson
    27. “Water” - Tyla (2023-2024)
    26. “HOT TO GO!” - Chappell Roan (2023-2024)
    25. “Don’t Forget Me” - Maggie Rogers
    24. “CHIHIRO” - Billie Eilish
    23. “Agora Hills” - Doja Cat (2023-2024)
    22. “Human” - Lenny Kravitz
    21. “Paradise” - Justin Timberlake feat. ‘NSYNC

  • Two charity singles are reaching their 40th anniversary that supported Africa's famine: Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (1984), and U.S.A. for Africa's "We Are the World" (1985). Both gathered a fantastic group of celebrities singing together, and earned enough proceeds for future philanthropy. Explore the impact of both then and now.

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    1984 documentary
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    Band Aid 30 (2014)
    2024 Ultimate Mix
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    Band Aid name origin clip: (7:31-8:03) - VH1's I Love the 80s-3D: 1984 (2005)

    "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" (2010)
    The Greatest Night In Pop (2024)

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