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Here's What Beatles Fans Have to Say About Beyoncé's "Blackbird" Cover
Plus, the meaning behind Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" and more!
Good Morning. Beyoncé covered the Beatles’ “Blackbird” for her latest album, ‘Cowboy Carter.’ Naturally, fans of the Fab Four had plenty to say about the singer’s rendition. Check out some key fan reactions to the “Blackbird” cover, below.
Plus, do platinum tickets really give contestants a better chance of winning on ‘American Idol,’ the meaning behind Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish,” and more!
On Friday, Beyoncé released her eighth studio album Cowboy Carter, which is the second album in a trilogy that started in 2022 with Renaissance. But unlike her previous albums, Cowboy Carter marked her entrance into country music. And with the singer covering songs like “Blackbird” from The Beatles, fans decided to share their thoughts on Queen Bey going country. Read more at the link below.
Has there ever been a musical artist that enjoyed a streak of commercial success and critical acclaim quite like the run Stevie Wonder put together in the ’70s? That stretch peaked with his massive 1976 double album Songs in the Key of Life. Wonder released the endlessly funky and slyly revealing “I Wish” as lead single, and it shot to No. 1 on the pop and soul charts. Uncover the meaning behind the song at the link below.
TOGETHER WITH BIG LOUD
Both a lifestyle brand and a countrified mixtape, HIXTAPE was pioneered by Big Loud Records' heavy hitter HARDY – "the musical papa to the HIXTAPE series" (American Songwriter). In its third installment, HIXTAPE is back as HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE, a celebration of the legacy and beloved catalog of GRAMMY and CMA Award-winning country icon Joe Diffie. Following HIXTAPE: Vol. 1 (2019), which included Diffie on “Redneck Tendencies (HARDY feat. Trace Adkins & Joe Diffie),” and 2021’s HIXTAPE: Vol. 2, the project brings together a new cast of characters collaborating on renditions of Diffie’s beloved classics. Hitmaking trio Morgan Wallen, HARDY, and Post Malone lead the charge with the first two offerings: “John Deere Green (HIXTAPE, Joe Diffie, Morgan Wallen & HARDY)” released on its 30th anniversary, and the 1994 No. 1 “Pickup Man (HIXTAPE, Joe Diffie & Post Malone).” Produced by Joey Moi, the tributary project is due out via Big Loud Records in conjunction with the Diffie estate on March 29, 2024, the fourth anniversary of Joe Diffie's passing.
This season, for the first time, all 143 singers will gather in what’s called the Idol Arena. Only 56 of them will advance to the next round. Three contestants — Abi Carter, Julia Gagnon, and Odell Bunton Jr. — are breathing a little easier tonight. Their platinum tickets mark them safe from elimination during the first Hollywood round. But how much will these upgraded versions of the golden ticket really protect them after this week? Find out whether or not platinum ticket holders have a better chance of winning ‘American Idol’ at the link below.
In 1981, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich decided to start a band. Unknown to them at the time, that band, Metallica, would find themselves on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Just in the United States, the band sold an impressive 58 million records. While thrilled about what they accomplished over the years, Hetfield recently discussed another passion of his – cigars. Known for releasing two signature cigars, the musician shared his love for smoking and how it brings out his rebellious nature. Read more at the link below.
The Beatles used more country elements and recorded Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, and Buddy Holly songs as they filled out their album Beatles for Sale. While they were in the studio recording “Eight Days a Week,” John Lennon started playing a guitar riff, which would go on to be the main structure of their next single. Let’s take a look at the story behind “I Feel Fine” by The Beatles at the link below.
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