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Beyoncé becomes most nominated artist in Grammy history

Beyoncé has again made Grammy history. On Friday (November 8), the Recording Academy unveiled the nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, and Beyoncé led the...

The 27 Club isn’t true, but it is real − a sociologist explains why myths endure and how they shape reality

Many members of the 27 Club are outsize in their cultural influence. Psychology Forever/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA by Zackary Okun Dunivin, University of California, Davis There’s...

Public advocacy helps musicians’ fame and fortune, new study finds

Taylor Swift performs during ‘The Eras Tour,’ on Aug. 7, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) by Chau Minh Nguyen, HEC...

Decades after Billie Holiday’s death, ‘Strange Fruit’ is still a searing testament to injustice – and of faithful solidarity with suffering

Billie Holiday records her penultimate album, ‘Lady in Satin,’ in New York in 1957. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images by Tracy Fessenden, Arizona State University Sixty-five years...

Why the US government is trying to break up Live Nation Entertainment

A woman protests against Live Nation and Ticketmaster outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 24, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images – a music industry scholar explains by...

Michelle Obama wins second Grammy award, ‘The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times’

On Sunday, Michelle Obama won her second Grammy Award, triumphing over strong competition in the storytelling category. At this year’s pre-telecast ceremony, the award for...

Motown Museum unveils inspiring expansion plans

Motown Museum, an iconic institution celebrating the rich history of Motown music, recently offered a tantalizing glimpse into its highly anticipated expansion. The update,...

‘Time In A Bottle’: Jim Croce’s music continues to inspire 50 years after his life was cut short

Jim Croce went from struggling folk musician to chart-topping singer-songwriter. Charlie Gillett Collection via Getty Images by Ted Olson, East Tennessee State University On Thursday, Sept. 20,...

Sinead O’Connor was once seen as a sacrilegious rebel, but her music and life were deeply infused with spiritual seeking

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor performs at Paradiso in Amsterdam in March 1988. Paul Bergen/Redferns via Getty Images by Brenna Moore, Fordham University When news broke July 26,...

Excelling as a musician takes practice and requires opportunities – not just lucky genes

by Bryan Nichols, Penn State What makes talented musicians so good at what they do? There’s plenty of evidence that people can be born that way....

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