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Jill Sobule

Quintessential storyteller, ironic chronicler of our times, cult fave with her own episode

Alex Boyé

America’s Got Talent Sensation w/ 1 BILLION YouTube Views!

Impossible Kings

Hot NYC Band, Impossible Kings!

Duwendé

Famed A Cappella Band, 10 Million YouTube Views

The Springs

Billboard-Charting, Singing-Songwriting Duo

Morgan Myles

The Voice Finalist & Critic’s Darling, Rolling Stone “Artist You Need to Know”

Darden Smith

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter, Founder: Songwriting With Soldiers

Beth Nielsen Chapman

2x Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter, Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame

Clay Mills

2x Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter, 16x ASCAP Award Winner

Marty Dodson

Hit Songwriter, 7x Platinum, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, etc.

Kalsey Kulyk

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter

Jack Tempchin

Legendary Eagles Songwriter, 42x Platinum, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “Already Gone”, etc.

The Sisterhood

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriters, CMT’s Next Women of Country

Yashi Brown

Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Mental Health Advocate

Spin Doctors’ Chris Barron

7x Platinum, Grammy Nominee, “Pocket Full of Cryptonite”, etc.

Grace McLean

Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter & Broadway Star, Lucille Lortel Award, Lincoln Center American Songbook Series

Marco Argiro

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter

Sylvia Tosun

Queen of Trance, BMI Songwriters Hall of Fame

Richie Supa

Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter: Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Levon Helm

Kasim Sulton

Singer-Songwriter & Bass Legend: Utopia, Hall & Oates, MD: Meatloaf, Patti Smith, Joan

Paul Williams

Oscar-Grammy-Emmy-Tony-Winning Songwriter, ASCAP President

Peppy Castro

Blues Magoos, Emmy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter: Cher, Kiss, Diana Ross

Sasha Dobson

Acclaimed Jazz Singer & One-Third of Hit Trio Puss n Boots with Norah

Vernon Bush

R&B Phenomenon, World Renowned Glide Memorial Choir Director, Music Ambassador

Ellen Reid

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter: Crash Test Dummies

The Bros. Landreth

Lauded Singer-Songwriters: Juno Award-Winners

Gary Lucas

Legendary Guitarist, Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter: “Grace”, Rolling Stones List: Best Albums of All Time

Crash Test Dummies’ Brad Roberts

3x Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter, 13x Platinum, “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm”, “Superman’s Song”, etc

Eric Stuart

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter & Beloved Anime VO Artist

Mackenzie Morgan

Country music singing-songwriting phenom!

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One of THE BEST! ♥️💗♥️💗♥️ #mazzystar

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Mazzy Star performing a flawless rendition of ‘Fade Into You’ live for the BBC in 1994. One of the best recorded examples of the group at the height of their powers, with Dave Robacks haunting slide guitar and Hope Sandovals plaintive vocals coalescing into perfection. One of the greatest love songs ever penned, never gets old •

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One of THE BEST! ♥️💗♥️💗♥️ #mazzystar

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Mazzy Star performing a flawless rendition of ‘Fade Into You’ live for the BBC in 1994. One of the best recorded examples of the group at the height of their powers, with Dave Robacks haunting slide guitar and Hope Sandovals plaintive vocals coalescing into perfection. One of the greatest love songs ever penned, never gets old •

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Thank you, everyone, for all the messages and support! Means the world to us!! 💗⭐️💗⭐️💗

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Thank you, everyone, for all the messages and support! Means the world to us!! 💗⭐️💗⭐️💗 ...

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Talk about #musicroyalty rocking the house!
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@heartofficial performs their hit “Barracuda”! #FallonTonight

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Talk about #musicroyalty rocking the house!
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@heartofficial performs their hit “Barracuda”! #FallonTonight ...

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Really miss this magical human 💔🕺🏻🎸♥️💯#prince

thx for sharing these incredible clips @lordrarerock

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ESSENTIAL PRINCE - Prince Rogers Nelson’s talent knew no bounds. A singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, dancer, and extremely proficient in playing keyboards, drums, and bass, he was undeniably one of the most gifted American musicians of his generation. His compositions showcased his unique versatility, often featuring him in various performing roles. Prince effortlessly blended funk, soul, disco, punk, heavy metal, jazz, and hip-hop, while his expressive falsetto voice took his funky dance music and soulful ballads to new heights. And never forget when Eric Clapton was famously asked, “What does it feel like to be the greatest guitarist on planet Earth?” His response…: “I don’t know. Ask Prince.”

1. Sound check at the Special Olympics (1991)
2. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
3. “Diamonds and Pearls”
4. “Sometimes It Snows In April”
5. “Purple Rain”

I can’t imagine the pressure playing in Prince’s band.. Knowing that the he can play every instrument better than you. Enjoy

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Really miss this magical human 💔🕺🏻🎸♥️💯#prince

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ESSENTIAL PRINCE - Prince Rogers Nelson’s talent knew no bounds. A singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, dancer, and extremely proficient in playing keyboards, drums, and bass, he was undeniably one of the most gifted American musicians of his generation. His compositions showcased his unique versatility, often featuring him in various performing roles. Prince effortlessly blended funk, soul, disco, punk, heavy metal, jazz, and hip-hop, while his expressive falsetto voice took his funky dance music and soulful ballads to new heights. And never forget when Eric Clapton was famously asked, “What does it feel like to be the greatest guitarist on planet Earth?” His response…: “I don’t know. Ask Prince.”

1. Sound check at the Special Olympics (1991)
2. “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”
3. “Diamonds and Pearls”
4. “Sometimes It Snows In April”
5. “Purple Rain”

I can’t imagine the pressure playing in Prince’s band.. Knowing that the he can play every instrument better than you. Enjoy

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She sure knows how to write a song to MAXIMUM effect!😳🤩😳😍 #taylorswift #torturedpoetsdepartment #kim

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The Swiftie sleuths are working overtime in ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ analyzing clues from Taylor Swift’s newly-released surprise double album. 👀 Fans think one song in particular is about #kimkardashian Kardashian, zeroing in on ‘thanK you aIMee’ due to the obvious capitalization in the title spelling “KIM.” The song itself is rooted in the story of a hometown bully “throwin’ punches” at the narrator. As she copes with “searing pain” from the attacks, she ultimately finds that it’s made her stronger in the end. Get the full lyric breakdown at ET’s link in bio. (📸: Getty Images)

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