The Grammys are 12 days away! Every year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognize some of the biggest names in music for their accomplishments in the recording industry. Every year, Grammy audiences anticipate a performance that will have people talking about it at work the very next day or even […]
Chimes of Freedom-The Songs of Bob Dylan
January 24, 2012 By
One of the biggest albums of the year dropped this week. Chimes of Freedom-The Songs of Bob Dylan features 76 classic Dylan songs covered by today’s Top 40 artists and music legends. This album not only celebrates Dylan’s legacy but Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary. Here are several highlights from the album. Most of the […]
Throwback Tuesday-Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette
January 17, 2012 By
2012 will mark the 17th anniversary of the release Alanis Morisette’s highly successful third studio album: Jagged Little Pill. This album reached number one in the U.S. Billboard 200 and the Top Canadian Albums in 1995. In addition, this album has helped Ms. Morissette earn four Grammy Awards including “Best Rock Album” and “Album of […]
Throwback Tuesday-Storm Front by Billy Joel
January 3, 2012 By
One of the greatest albums from the 1980s was Storm Front by Billy Joel. This album saw seven singles released from this album and nominated for five Grammy Awards for two years. Storm Front features incredible songs with strong lyrics, impeccable arrangements and superb vocal performances from the singer-songwriter. Here are several songs […]
Jacob Interviews….Record Together CEO Mike Bishop
December 31, 2011 By
For many singer-songwriters, finding the right musicians to record their material is a difficult process because it could be the starting or breaking point of a career. One of the newest companies that can help songwriters connect with studio musicians is Record Together. The CEO of Record Together Mike Bishop took time out of his […]
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Turns 40
December 29, 2011 By
Saturday, December 31, 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. The show started on NBC during 1972-1973 but since New Year’s Eve 1973, the show has always been on the Alphabet Network. Besides changing networks, the show has gone through a number of transformations in the past couple of years […]
Jacob Interviews…Singer-Songwriter Mikey Wax
December 28, 2011 By
Rising singer-songwriter Mikey Wax has started out his career with an incredible start. His 2008 debut album Change Again entered number 46 on the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia iTunes Top 100 Pop Charts. He completed several cross-county tours supporting acts like Ryan Cabrera and Tyler Hilton. Recently, he sat down with jacobelyacharjournalist.com for […]
The Kennedy Center Honors-The 20 Best Performances, Part Two
December 26, 2011 By
The second part of the countdown celebrates the 10 best performances that were featured on CBS’s The Kennedy Center Honors. So before you see Meryl Streep, Sonny Rollins, Yo-Yo Ma, Neil Diamond and Barbara Cook get honored on December 27, 2011. Here are the Top 10 performances that you need to see…. #10: I Just […]
The Kennedy Center Honors-The 20 Best Performances, Part One
December 23, 2011 By
One of the specials that this author enjoys every year is CBS’ The Kennedy Center Honors. Since 1978, the ceremony honors men and women who have given contributions to American Culture through music, movies, television and theater. Past honorees have included Neil Simon, Aretha Franklin, Julie Andrews, Tony Bennett and the late Lucille Ball and […]
The Top 10 X Factor Performances from Season One
December 21, 2011 By
After thousands of auditions, tragic eliminations, temper tantrums and brilliant performances…. either Chris Rene, Josh Krajcik and Melanie Amaro will walk away with a $5 million recording contract and the title of The X Factor Season One Winner. Here are the Top 10 best performances from each stage of the competition from the auditions […]
