Amanda is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a degree in English/Writing from Geneva College (Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania). When she's not listening to jazz and pop standards from the '40s and '50s, she's obsessing over classic movies. She has no musical ability whatsoever except for a short stint as a saxophone player in the sixth grade.
Steadman's Wake by The Connells Track By TrackMike Connell of The Connells tells the stories behind the songs from the band's 2021 album, Steadman's Wake.
Who Did It First? Part 3Part 3 of our quiz where you name the original artist of the song, this time with tunes made popular by Kiss, Janis Joplin and Johnny Cash.
Garth Brooks QuizTake this quiz to find out which country legend had beef with Garth Brooks, what sport he played professionally, and if he's ever had a Top 40 pop hit.
Payton SmithCountry singer Payton Smith takes us behind the scenes of his "This Ain't That Song" video and shares the stories behind "I'm Fine" and "Sounds Like A Good Time."
Jessie Jo DillonNashville hitmaker Jessie Jo Dillon shares the stories behind her biggest co-writes, including the crossover hit "10,000 Hours."
Leah NobelThe Nashville-based Leah Nobel talks about her popular song "Beginning Middle End" and her alt-pop alter ego, Hael.
Mariah CareyIs "My All" about Derek Jeter? Is "All I Want For Christmas Is You" a cover? Find out in this Fact or Fiction.
Spot The Real Fall Out Boy Song TitlesFall Out Boy's catalog is filled with bizarre song titles that often have little or nothing to do with the song; see if you can spot the real ones.
Why Do They Still Sing About Mistletoe?Why do we still hear lyrics about kissing under the mistletoe in Christmas songs when most of us have never seen the plant in real life?
