Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as “Drake” to listeners, recently gave away almost $1 million while filming the music video for “God’s Plan.” Drake’s new hit song, which has been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list for more than three weeks now, has made a lasting impression with fans for more reasons than… Continue reading Drake, ‘God’s Plan’ for Miami
Category: Music
‘Drunk Girl’ promotes respect for women
Chris Janson’s song “Drunk Girl” has become a positive message for women who fight to gain respect from men. The emotional ballad is now number 45 and rising on the Billboard Country Charts. Janson and his co-writers, Tom Douglas and Scooter Carusoe, wrote the song in May 2017 and released the song as a single in September… Continue reading ‘Drunk Girl’ promotes respect for women
Creative Corner: Bryce Martin
Bryce Martin is a fifth year senior and musician at UTM. Martin is known for openly sharing his love for music and bringing a tune with him wherever he goes. He opened up about his experience of being a student, musician, and where his love for music all started. “I got Guitar Hero III for Christmas when… Continue reading Creative Corner: Bryce Martin
Singer releases song to promote suicide prevention
Earlier in the year, Logic released a song in conjunction with Alessia Cara and Khalid that encourages people with suicidal thoughts to keep moving forward. The song’s name, which is 1-800-283-8255, is the number for National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The song debuted in April where it reached number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100. A… Continue reading Singer releases song to promote suicide prevention
Creative Corner: John-Alex Warner
John-Alex Warner, Senior Vocal and Piano Education Major from Union City, Tennessee, got his passion for music from his grandmother, an opera singer who gave music lessons to the next generation of up and coming artists. Starting with a seemingly helpless visit to the Orpheum in Memphis, Tennessee, with his grandmother when he was seven… Continue reading Creative Corner: John-Alex Warner
‘Beautiful Trauma’ is different but still recognizably P!nk
P!nk’s newest album titled, “Beautiful Trauma” hit the shelves on Oct. 13 and is already on track to becoming the 2017 Biggest Debut by a Woman on Billboard 200, according to analysts. The list for the top 10 will be revealed on Oct. 22. “Beautiful Trauma” was released by RCA Records and is the product… Continue reading ‘Beautiful Trauma’ is different but still recognizably P!nk
Creative Corner: Mason Parker
Mason Parker, a sophomore vocal music education major from Union City Tennessee, may be a twin but his music is most definitely one of a kind. When Parker first came to UTM his initial intent was to major in physical therapy, but after a year he decided that his love for music was a love… Continue reading Creative Corner: Mason Parker
Country star Troy Gentry dies in helicopter crash
Troy Gentry of the famous Montgomery Gentry, died tragically in a helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey, Sept. 8, at approximately 1 p.m. The duo were set to perform at a concert Friday night at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford, New Jersey, which has now been canceled. While Eddie Montgomery was not aboard the… Continue reading Country star Troy Gentry dies in helicopter crash
The Cool Kids are in back in town: Echosmith
Echosmith performed for a large crowd of UTM students and Martin community members during the 2017 Soybean Festival UTM Student Night hosted by the Student Activities Committee. The indie pop band of siblings Sydney (lead singer), Noah (bassist), and Graham (drummer) Sierota from Los Angeles, California, have been performing together since 2009. Growing up in… Continue reading The Cool Kids are in back in town: Echosmith
Creative Corner: the spotlight for student artists
Though she started with humble beginnings in children’s choirs, Susanna Brown, junior, from the small town of Savannah, dreams of teaching music in Nashville. Having been raised in an incredibly musically-oriented family, Brown began singing as a child and even sang in a local production of “The Sound of Music” when she was only five… Continue reading Creative Corner: the spotlight for student artists