Author: Beth

The Jerry Lee Lewis Great Balls of Fire song was released in 1957 and was featured in the movie Jamboree.  The Jerry Lee Lewis 1957 recording was ranked as the 96th greatest song ever by Rolling Stone. NPR ranked “Great Balls Of Fire” among the 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century.  This tune also […]

While it may seem that songs and albums go Gold and Platinum all the time, going Diamond is a truly unique accomplishment. The Recording Industry Association of America, better known as the RIAA, has only certified 64 songs as Diamond in their history. An RIAA Diamond Certification means a song has earned 10 million units sold. On […]

Adele popped in for Vogue’s popular “73 Questions” this week and namedropped one of country music’s biggest – and currently quietest stars: Chris Stapleton. Adele, who recently released her new song “Easy on Me,” revealed during the Q&A that pop songs are “all about the hooks,” London is her favorite city to play and there’s no cure […]

Two years have elapsed since the last time Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame could hold a live, in-person induction ceremony. However, if Monday night’s 2021 celebration for the classes of 2020 and 2021 is any indication, the event was as much a moment to honor great creators as it proved an excuse to throw an […]