Send us a text Before the 58th CMA Awards air on 11/20, I analyzed my predictions who'd win their 11 main categories. The selection process will be tough as country has become popular genre the last 2 years and this decade! Check my predictions ballot an hour before the show on my social media pages, and posted results night after. Music Notes with…

Send us a text Quincy Jones Jr. was a renowned producer in music, movies, TV. He died 11/3/24 at age 91. I picked 50 recognizable songs I adored from him, and so did he. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Quincy Jones Favorites Playlist; discography Mentioned Media: Quincy (2018) / The Greatest Nights in Pop "Killer Joe" - Art Famer & B…

Send us a text Seeing Them Live is a podcast where fans can share their favorite concert stories! Host Charles Zona published his experiences in Ticket Stub Stories: A Memoir of Live Music, and began the show with his friend Doug Florzak. Doug is an indie musician, bassist in Chicago's Wrought Iron Soul, and producer. I shared my concert stories wi…

Send us a text Happy 40th Ghostbusters! 4 sequels, and a classic song heard every Halloween! I tell the actual ghost-stories, first 2 films' songs, and reboots. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Sound effects - Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001). "Ghostbusters" - Ray Parker Jr. (1984); Soundtrack; Who You Gonna Call? (2020 d…

Send us a text The New York Mets' baseball team debuted in 1962 Queens, NY. Using a custom ad to recruit fans, "Meet the Mets" would be mark a beginning of sports anthems bringing good luck to their team! "Let's Go Mets!" created a slogan prior to 1986's World Series win, and now "OMG" is 2024's season anthem by new shortstop player Jose Iglesias! …

Send us a text Celebrating 25 years as a global successful rock band, Coldplay just put out their 10th album, Moon Music! Reviewing the evolving discography, I made a playlist of a song I recommend from each album. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Playlist: “Trouble” (2000-2002) “Clocks” (2002-2004) “Fix You” (2005) “Lovers…

Send us a text My first episode recapped 2019's Global Citizen Festival. I won again this year's, but couldn't stay due to rain. Global Citizen is a great non-profit that does free annual concerts. Here's my 2024 review! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Livestream Global Citizen Setlists Alok - clips Benson Boone Jelly Roll…

Send us a text When Linkin Park's estate put out "Lost", a 2003 archived track last year, their fans loved hearing their music and the voice of late frontman Chester Bennington. Pondering the what-ifs of the band getting back together after Chester's 2017 suicide, that revelation's happening now! Learn about Linkin Park's ending hiatus, new members…

Send us a text Tito Jackson, guitarist/singer of The Jackson 5 died 9/14. Listening back, I made a top 10. 10. “Who’s Loving You” (1969-1970); "Hold On" - En Vogue (1990) 9. “The Love You Save” (1970) 8. “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)” - The Jacksons (1978-1979) American Idol Top 7 (2009) 7. “Dancing Machine” (1974), 6. “Give Love On Christm…

Send us a text Near the tail end of 2024's summer, a comeback duet was released by 2 singers with similar genres and career timelines: Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga! The big question fans are wondering: "Why now?" There's no reported albums for "Die With A Smile"'s single, and the pairing was an overnight shock! Find out the interesting timing of its re…

Send us a text MTV's first VMAs aired 9/14/84. 40 years later, I “announce” my predictions in 8 categories. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Background Music: GarageBand's "Hot Stuff Synth Lead" Our social media to view before and after results: Facebook, Twitter / X, Instagram. Related Episodes: Ep. 199 - Doja Cat's "Atten…

Send us a text Playlist: “Cruisin’”; Huey Lewis & Gwenyth Paltrow “Drift Away”; Uncle Kracker; "Chevrolet" “Just the Two of Us”; Will Smith; Dr. Evil; Ullanda “Forget Me Nots”; "Fastlove"; Big; "Men In Black" “Too Hot”; “All Night Long”; “What You Won’t Do For Love”; Go West “I Can’t Go For That”; “I Keep Forgettin’”; Soul Train; "Regulate"; Memoir…

Send us a text Post Malone's been mixing his own music since high school. Fusing hip-hop and pop, he now has a new country album! I recap his discography, year-long promotion for F-1 Trillion, and the tracks' early rankings. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Post Malone's YouTube Channel Grand Ole Opry livestream (8/15/24) (…

Send us a text Halsey's a modern pop singer since 2014. Breaking through The Chainsmokers' 2016 #1 hit "Closer", she brings an edgy darkness in her music. Preparing her 5th album, Halsey released promo singles: "The End", "Lucky", and "Lonely Is the Muse". "Lucky" has double mashup samples by Britney Spears and Monica. Learn the biographies of all …

Send us a text Little Big Town are a country group and special unit, celebrating 25 years together. They've consistently performed hits about 20 years, one of the most successful in their genre. Releasing a Greatest Hits compilation and touring with Sugarland, I created this top 10 of songs I recommend of theirs (including 3 not on the album). Them…

Send us a text Singer Celine Dion, is ailing Stiff Person Syndrome in her documentary, and just sang at Paris' Summer Olympics! I reminisce these 10 songs. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena 10. “I’m Alive” (2002) Stuart Little 2 9. “The Prayer” - Andrea Bocelli (1998) Quest for Camelot 8. “The Power of Love” (1993) 7. “That’…

Send us a text Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Paris Summer Olympics; French lyrics playlist: “La Vie En Rose” - Edith Pilaf (1947); Celine Dion at Eiffel Tower A Star is Born's scene - Lady GaGa (2018); Lady Gaga in Paris “Michelle” - The Beatles (1966); “Sunday Girl” - Blondie (1978); Rock Talk Studio “Games Without Frontiers” - Pe…

Send us a text Shaboozey is featured artist on Beyonce's COWBOY CARTER album, and now has a #1 song! Learn his background, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", and music history it's made. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Shaboozey biography interview links: Color X Studios, Lovin' Life Music Fest, NPR Shaboozey & Jelly Roll photo 2024 so…

Send us a text Katy Perry's having quite the summer! She quit her American Idol judging position, announced new music, and recently certified 4 Diamond singles grossing 15 million copies each! I discuss which songs and review promo single “WOMAN’S WORLD”. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena "Roar" (2013) "California Gurls" feat. Snoop Do…

Send us a text ' These 7 songs are popular to hear on this holiday, but lyrically aren't appropriate. I analyze and soundtrack the fireworks show I saw the night before this 4th of July! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena NOT 4th of July playlist: “Independence Day” - Martina McBride (1992, 1994) “Born in the U.S.A.” - Bruce …

Send us a text Imagine Dragons are one of the best selling rock bands of all time! Crossing over in pop and globally, their 6th album Loom is out now. I give my review, tell the biography of the band, and personal connections to frontman Dan Reynolds. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Imagine Dragons YouTube channel Music Vi…

Send us a text Maren Morris' in Billboard's Pride Month issue. Learn why as I countdown 10 of her top hits. Theme Song: "Dance Track", Jessica Ann Catena Maren Morris Top 10 playlist: 10. “Craving You” - Thomas Rhett (2017) 9. “I Could Use a Love Song” (2016, 2017) 8. “Make You Say” - Zedd feat. Beauz (2022) 7. “Circles Around This Town” (2022) 6. …

Send us a text Luke Combs is embracing fatherhood as a father of 2 young sons, thinking about memories he's spent with his own father and grandfathers as a young boy. His 5th album Father and Sons, documents those moving perceptions and adages this Fathers Day weekend. I discuss its new tracks and past fatherly songs that Luke sang a few years back…

Send us a text Call it "magic" or a coincidence that there's 2 songs out now called "Houdini", like the legend magician. I discuss Harry Houdini's bio, songs that tribute using his name and vanishing tricks, including Dua Lipa and Eminem. Don't disappear without hearing other magical facts I reveal at the end! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by…

Send us a text Halfway of 2024, the music's been incredibly diverse, unpredictable, and defensive. What could be this year's summer song? I look into these 6 that have a shot. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Radio Insight article Billboard's Song of the Summer chart 2024 Summer Song? playlist “I Had Some Help” - Post Malon…

Send us a text The Beach Boys have been an actively legendary group over 60 years! With a new documentary and updated memoir, I wanted to show their talent by counting down 10 rare songs from their catalog. The Beach Boys Rare 10 playlist 10. “Forever” (1970, 1971) 2000 biopic clip Full House wedding "Forever" (1992) - John Stamos & The Beach Boys …

Send us a text A year after Miranda Lambert broke a 20-year recording contract, she's now signed under a different label and has a new song out! "Wranglers" returns the role of her character plotting revenge, like how she sang in earlier songs. Working on so many other projects, when can we expect this track to be on a 10th album in Miranda's disco…

Send us a text The 59th ACM Awards will air an Amazon Prime Video livestream on 5/16 8pm/e. Reba McEntire will host a 17th time! Before the show airs, I "announce" my predictions who could win the ACMs' 10 popular categories: Visual Media of the Year, Music Event of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Duo of the Year, Vocal Group of the…

Send us a text Dua Lipa has released her 3rd album, Radical Optimism. She's worked hard the past decade to pursue pop/dance music, and likes passing along relationship lessons learned along the way in her lyrics. I made a top 10 countdown of her hits, and share my album critique. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Top 10 Play…

Send us a text Taylor Swift released her 11th album on 4/19/24: The Tortured Poets Department, and an expanded double album 2 hours later: The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology! Even with 31 songs at our fingertips, reviews are mixed between Swifites and the media. This caused a 3rd Amazon Music version doing track by track commentary on the…

Send us a text Power vocalists Teddy Swims and Benson Boone, followed similar paths in music. They both found their voice in high school, sang cover songs online, got signed to Warner Records, and are now global pop singers with a #1 hit! I discuss the events leading up to Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" and Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things". Theme Son…

Send us a text Americans were in awe of the solar eclipse on 4/8/24. Seen from Mexico, midwest U.S., and upper northeast, one of the totality spots was near the Rock and Roll of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio! They created a thematic playlist, and so did many others! I talk about some of those popular streams, and add in my picks. Theme Song: "Dance Track…

Send us a text Two trailblazing women put out new albums 3/29: Beyoncé and Sheryl Crow. Both are singing life lessons they’ve learned through their families, society, and themselves. Beyoncé enforced last minute changes on her current record, and Sheryl Crow got reminded how her efforts won’t go unnoticed. In this episode, I’ll review Beyoncé’s COW…

Send us a text Mariah Carey just turned 55, will have a Vegas residency soon, and nominated to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Honoring her incredible career, I made a top 10 of popular hits fans recognize, and shared my personal favorites in a separate playlist. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena My Top 10 Mariah Carey…

Send us a text CMT has nominated 2 recent American Idol contestants for 4/7's CMT Music Awards! Gabby Barrett and Chayce Beckham competed separately during ABC's revived seasons. Gabby achieved crossover success in 2020, and Chayce's current single helped him win the show in 2021! In this episode, I review American Idol's alumni who pursued country…

Send us a text Pop/Rock artist Eric Carmen, suddenly passed away weekend of 3/9-3/10. He was lucky to write, produce, play musical instruments, and sing like the music he admired. Making it as Raspberries' frontman and his own solo career, I tribute his life in 5 of these popular hits he was involved in. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessi…

Send us a text Kacey Musgraves took a personal hiatus and setting it to new music. Her 6th album Deeper Well, will be out 3/15, scheduled an upcoming world tour, philisophically singing acoustic folk. Viewing how this could compare to Kacey's previous work, I recap her discography, read into promo singles "Deeper Well", "Too Good to Be True", and t…

Send us a text Justin Timberlake's 6th album Everything I Thought It Was, is coming out 3/15. He released promo singles "Selfish", "Drown", performed "Sanctified" exclusively on Saturday Night Live, and done interviews. When "Selfish"'s single was released, Britney Spears' fans spited to stream her 2011 song "Selfish". This triggered a feud and pos…

Send us a text Hinting some clues during the Grammys, a Verizon Super Bowl ad, Beyoncé released 2 new singles under country's genre! "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" are on upcoming album Act II, coming out 3/29. It's debatable how country sounding these songs are compared to modern or retro country. I recap where Beyoncé left off with 2022's …

Send us a text Usher just performed a fantastic Halftime Show at the Super Bowl, has a new album, tour, and wife! Covering all this, I countdown 10 of his then and now hits I recommend. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Apple Music loop - Euro Hero Synth 2 Usher Top 10 playlist 10. “Think of You” (1994-1995) 9. “Love in This…

Send us a text I'm posting this episode on 2/9/64 - the 60th anniversary when The Beatles made their US debut, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show! Influencing classic rock, teen demographics, British Invasion artists, and media promotion, The Beatles’ music success lives on. Celebrate “all my loving” of their songs, I made a playlistof 9 Beatles co…

Send us a text For the 66th Grammy Awards, I've chosen to analyze 5 of its popular categories: Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year. More entries have been added to diversify genres, and artists' chances of winning in the general field. Before the show, I'm "announcing" my personal picks…

Send us a text Miami Vice actor Philip Michael Thomas, coined the term EGOT: someone who'd be lucky to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscars, and Tony. The latest celebrity joining this high honor, is Elton John! Representing the music he's won these awards, listen and take music notes of this special playlist. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica …

Send us a text Both released on 1/12 as comeback singles, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Lopez defend their recent significant other changes. Analyzing the same theme and genre, take music notes of Ariana Grande's "yes and?", and Jennifer Lopez's "Can't Get Enough". Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Page Six articles: https://pa…

Send us a text South African singer Tyla, gained international attention posting a back to camera dance on her TikTok account. Performing her song "Water" at live performances, users reposted videos of themselves dancing the choreography. This became known as a "#waterdancechallenge", and caught the Recording Academy's attention to give a Grammy no…

Send us a text Last 20 to complete my 2023 year-end list! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Full playlist 20. “Rescued” - Foo Fighters 19. “Lost” - Linkin Park 18. “Rich Men North of Richmond” - Oliver Anthony Music 17. “Madman’s Eyes” - Dave Matthews Band 16. “If He Wanted to, He Would” - Kylie Morgan (2022-2023) 15. “Stuck…

Send us a text Part 1 of my 2023 favorite songs! 40. “GOATED” - Armani White feat. Denzel Curry 39. “If I Die Young Pt. 2” - Kimberly Perry 38. “TRUSTFALL” - P!nk 37. “Standing Room Only” - Tim McGraw 36. “Dummy” - Portugal. The Man (Taco Bell ad) 35. “Dancin’ in the Country” - Tyler Hubbard (2022-2023) 34. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” - Fall Out Boy…

Send us a text If you love listening and learning about music, this is the podcast for you! I've always loved music as a hobby, and was involved in radio for a decade. I'll provide weekly music updates what's happening in throwbacks, modern hits, and media. Let's research facts about the topics trending in the headlines, taking "music notes." Suppo…