American Idol Artist RIAA Awards Chronicle The TV Show's ImpactTalent-spotting television show American Idol, produced by Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment, has been beamed into the homes of U.S. television viewers for 20 years now. It has been so successful that it has also spawned versions in no less than 70 countries. It has also made -- or broken -- careers for many young (and a few older) artists. Success on the show launched a major career for first season winner Kelly Clarkson, who is a two-time Grammy award winner with hits including “A Momen...
February 1964: Beatlemania Hits America And Births A Cultural RevolutionLooking back 62 years ago this month, in February 1964 The Beatles arrived in the United States and ignited a cultural explosion that would permanently reshape popular music. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on February 7, greeted by an estimated 3,000 screaming fans. Their arrival marked the true beginning of the “British Invasion,” a wave of UK acts who would dominate American charts throughout the deca...
Music People We Lost In 2025While 2025 brought some great legacy moments, one example being the Black Sabbath reunion, it also brought some sad moments including the poignant loss of Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne in July, less than three weeks after the reunion concert. Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025 Other major music figures lost this past year include Brian Wilson, the legendary co-founder and creative force behind The Beach Boys, R&B songstress Roberta Flack, Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist of KISS, known as “T...
2025 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees AnnouncedAnnounced on a live episode of “American Idol" on April 27, the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes. Click the image above to see this rare original 1970s Joe Cocker award (while still available) In addition, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye will be recognized for Musical Excellence. Well-known produce...
Iconic Labels: Stax RecordsThis is the fifth in our series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history, some interesting stories about the artists they signed, and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Stax Records stands as one of the most influential and culturally significant labels in American music history, shaping the sound of Southern soul and leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond its relatively short original lifespa...
Top 10 Best Selling Soundtrack AlbumsEveryone has had the experience of loving a film soundtrack. Sometimes the music in a scene literally makes the movie. And some movie soundtracks have become epically successful, selling millions of copies. Here's a look at the top selling soundtrack albums of all time ranked by U.S. sales. Notably, other than a few massive-selling Bollywood soundtracks, this top 10 pretty much mirrors the world rankings as well. _________________________________________________________________________...
This Week In Music History May 8-21The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 9: Happy birthday to American singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel, born today in 1949! Joel has sold over 150 million records worldwide. He is known for his catchy melodies, introspective lyrics, and blend of rock, pop, and classical music. Some of his biggest hits include "Piano Man", "Uptown Girl", and "We Didn't Start the Fire". J...
American Idol Artist RIAA Awards Chronicle The TV Show's Impact
Talent-spotting television show American Idol, produced by Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment, has been beamed into the homes of U.S. television viewers for 20 years now. It has been so successful that it has also spawned versions in no less than 70 countries. It has also made -- or broken -- careers for many young (and a few older) artists. Success on the show launched a major career for first season winner Kelly Clarkson, who is a two-time Grammy award winner with hits including “A Momen...
February 1964: Beatlemania Hits America And Births A Cultural Revolution
Looking back 62 years ago this month, in February 1964 The Beatles arrived in the United States and ignited a cultural explosion that would permanently reshape popular music. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on February 7, greeted by an estimated 3,000 screaming fans. Their arrival marked the true beginning of the “British Invasion,” a wave of UK acts who would dominate American charts throughout the deca...
Music People We Lost In 2025
While 2025 brought some great legacy moments, one example being the Black Sabbath reunion, it also brought some sad moments including the poignant loss of Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne in July, less than three weeks after the reunion concert. Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025 Other major music figures lost this past year include Brian Wilson, the legendary co-founder and creative force behind The Beach Boys, R&B songstress Roberta Flack, Ace Frehley, original lead guitarist of KISS, known as “T...
2025 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced
Announced on a live episode of “American Idol" on April 27, the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes. Click the image above to see this rare original 1970s Joe Cocker award (while still available) In addition, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye will be recognized for Musical Excellence. Well-known produce...
Iconic Labels: Stax Records
This is the fifth in our series of profiles of iconic record labels, exploring the label's history, some interesting stories about the artists they signed, and music they released. Look for more label profiles coming up soon and check them all out here. Stax Records stands as one of the most influential and culturally significant labels in American music history, shaping the sound of Southern soul and leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond its relatively short original lifespa...
Top 10 Best Selling Soundtrack Albums
Everyone has had the experience of loving a film soundtrack. Sometimes the music in a scene literally makes the movie. And some movie soundtracks have become epically successful, selling millions of copies. Here's a look at the top selling soundtrack albums of all time ranked by U.S. sales. Notably, other than a few massive-selling Bollywood soundtracks, this top 10 pretty much mirrors the world rankings as well. _________________________________________________________________________...
This Week In Music History May 8-21
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! MAY 9: Happy birthday to American singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel, born today in 1949! Joel has sold over 150 million records worldwide. He is known for his catchy melodies, introspective lyrics, and blend of rock, pop, and classical music. Some of his biggest hits include "Piano Man", "Uptown Girl", and "We Didn't Start the Fire". J...
