By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Country music icon Dolly Parton is back with her first studio album in three years! Blue Smoke, Ms. Parton’s 42nd studio album, reflects on her nearly 60 years in the recording industry. “I wanted to do an album that showcases all the colors of my career,” said Dolly Parton. “I have […]
“Once Upon A Time” ends Season Three with a bang
May 11, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When Once Upon A Time returned to the ABC airwaves this past March, there was sense of wickedness in the air. That was courtesy of Zelena, the Wicked Witch of the West. It turned out that the infamous Wicked Witch was Regina’s half-sister. Their mother, Cora, abandoned her as a baby […]
“American Idol XIII” reveals its Final Three!
May 8, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight was the most crucial night for the towns of Farmington Hills, Michigan; Asheville, North Carolina; Slapout, Alabama; and Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. If Jena Irene, Caleb Johnson, Jessica Meuse or Alex Preston made it past this Results Night, they will receive a heroes’ welcome from their hometown! However, for one […]
The Five Question Challenge with Ronny Morris
May 8, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ronny Morris is the latest artist to tackle The Five Question Challenge! The Danish singer-songwriter grew up outside of Copenhagen and began his fascination with music at a very early age. From there, his musical journey took him all around the world as he recorded and produced his debut album, Sweet […]
The “Idol” Final Four tackle Love songs
May 7, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com While it is definitely hard to move forward from Sisaundra Lewis’s elimination from The Voice, it is time to shift gears and move on to American Idol! However, I would not like to be in the Final Four’s positions. It seems like each of them has an uphill battle to face. […]
“The Voice: Season Six” reveals its Top Five!
May 6, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, The Voice Top Eight faced the show’s most dramatic cut of all six seasons! Three fan-favorite contestants were sent home due to your votes. However, there was hope for one additional performer…the Instant Save saved them! Who did you save? Who was eliminated from the competition? Read on to find […]
New Music Releases-Week of May 5, 2014
May 6, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com New Music Releases is back with some of Jake’s Take’s favorite artists! Corazon by Santana Corazon marks Santana’s 22nd studio album! I am so happy that they stuck with their Latin rock roots. Between the impeccable guest artists (Gloria Estefan, Juanes, Miguel, Pitbull and Ziggy Marley) to the outstanding arrangements featuring […]
“The Voice: Season Six” Top Eight tackle the third Live Show rounds
May 5, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, the pressure was on for both Josh Kaufman and Kristen Merlin! They represent the last members standing of both Team Usher and Team Shakira. Did they deliver? Read on to find out! Team Blake’s Sisaundra Lewis kicked off the night with paying homage to her mother’s energy: “River Deep, Mountain […]
A Conversation with Olympus Iron’s Bob Arcand
May 5, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Every so often, I head to YouTube to check out the latest fitness superstars in training. What I (and a majority of YouTube viewers) prefer are looking at channels that inspire people to get off the couch and encourage them to hit the gym and improve their lives. One channel that […]
