When in search for the most popular Christmas song, the best place to go would be to the judge and grand jury of popular modern music, Billboard, for answers. Billboard reports the fifth most popular Christmas song by plays isn’t exactly modern, but it makes up for its age in it’s popularity. According to the Guinness… Continue reading Top 5 Christmas Songs Guaranteed to Jingle your Bells
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Sigma Alpha Iota presents American Musicale
UTM’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, presented their American Musicale at the Blankenship Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The concert opened with the National Anthem sung by the Sigma Alpha Iota, SAI, choir and was accompanied by Elaine Harris, Professor of Music, on piano. The choir also sang “O’ America,” written… Continue reading Sigma Alpha Iota presents American Musicale
Lil Wayne serves up ‘No Ceilings 2’ for the holidays
Hip-hop superstar, Dwayne ‘Lil Wayne’ Carter, has announced the release date for his latest mixtape, No Ceilings 2. The rapper took to his Twitter account to let fans know that it will drop on Thanksgiving Day. No Ceilings 2 will be a follow-up to his mixtape, No Ceilings, released October 31, 2009. It included hit songs: ‘Single’,… Continue reading Lil Wayne serves up ‘No Ceilings 2’ for the holidays
Hearing Paris
Spotify is known for creating playlists to go perfectly with one’s current mood, and they’ve done just that to unite the entire world with Paris today. Tragedy struck Paris, France as terrorists let loose rounds of explosives and bullets. Many draw together not to focus on the chaos, but rather send thoughts and prayers of peace to Paris… Continue reading Hearing Paris
“Shake it Off” lands Taylor Swift in a $42 million lawsuit
Superstar Taylor Swift has found herself not being able to shake off another lawsuit. R&B singer, Jessie Braham is suing the pop princess for $42 million, claiming she plagiarized her lyrics to “Shake It Off” from one of his songs. Braham, who records by the name Jessie Graham, claims Swift’s chorus (“Cause the players gonna… Continue reading “Shake it Off” lands Taylor Swift in a $42 million lawsuit
Adele says ‘Hello’ after years of silence
Adele captivated the attention of pop culture last Friday, October 23, 2015, when she released a brand new single and music video. After three years of silence since her last hit “Skyfall,” and almost five years since her second album “21,” we have been craving the powerful ballads that Adele always delivers. The general consensus since last… Continue reading Adele says ‘Hello’ after years of silence
UTM’s Department of Music presents ocTUBAfest
UTM’s Department of Music presented the second annual ocTUBAfest Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., in the Blankenship Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Building. Under the direction of Dr. Bill Waterman, Associate Professor of Tuba Euphonium, and accompanied on piano by Delana Easley, Lecturer of Music, students from the music department performed both ensemble… Continue reading UTM’s Department of Music presents ocTUBAfest
UTM professor performs recital
Dr. Roberto Mancusi, associate professor of music, performed a faculty vocal recital 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in the Blankenship Recital Hall. Accompanied by Delana Easley on piano, Mancusi presented a wide-ranged repertoire, including both American and various foreign composers. This included pieces by Haydn, Mahler, Wedd, Verdi and Copland. Fellow professor of music Dr. Amy Yeung, describes the… Continue reading UTM professor performs recital
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts rock Soybean Festival
On Thursday, Sept. 10, at the annual Tennessee Soybean Festival, Martin, Tennessee, erupted to the sonic soundtrack of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Hundreds of spectators gathered in downtown Martin to see the rock n’ roll legend. Recently inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, Joan Jett’s career in music spans more than 40… Continue reading Joan Jett and the Blackhearts rock Soybean Festival
Skyhawk Marching Band goes to a galaxy far, far away
Every year, the Skyhawk Marching Band fills Graham Stadium with a wall of sound that makes halftime fun and entertaining for everyone. This year, they are taking us all to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars. Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Bill Waterman said, “This year, I wanted to do… Continue reading Skyhawk Marching Band goes to a galaxy far, far away