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Smith Named Winner of Guitar Center Singer/Songwriter 4
Guitar Center has announced Memphis-native Lanita Smith as the winner of the fourth annual Guitar Center Singer/Songwriter artist discovery program. As the winner, Smith will receive a career-boosting ... -
Signing Story: Greg Holden
Scottish-born singer/songwriter Greg Holden has had a fair share of success as a composer of hits for artists like American Idol winner Phillip Phillips and ... -
Album Review: Bjork - Vulnicara (7/10)
Björk dropped the digital version of Vulnicara two months early, allowing us to get a headstart wallowing in what she refers to as an album ... -
Songwriter Profile: Melissa Manchester--Classic Craft and the Modern Mode
With the reconfiguration of the music business, the success of independent artists is a bright reality. But innovative enterprises are not only for novices: ... -
How a Vocal Producer Can Spark Your Next Recording
When I mention “record producer” or “recording engineer” to just about anyone in the music business, I usually get an understanding nod. If, however, ... -
Album Review: Mary J. Blige -- "The London Sessions" (8/10)
The longtime queen of hip-hop soul hops across the pond for a sensationally diverse, eminently grooving romp with the U.K.’s hippest artists and songwriters. Exec ... -
Live Review: Imani Chyle at the Viper Room
Material: Soul and rock collide in Imani Chyle’s hard-hitting music. Her fierce attitude transmits through personal lyrics delivered with gritty intensity. The menacing riffs and ... -
Martina McBride Signs with Nash Icon Music
Martina McBride exclusively announced that she has signed a new record deal with Nash Icon Music, a joint venture label between the Big Machine Label Group ... -
Live Reviews - Yael Meyer at Bancs Studio
Material: Yael Meyer delivers neo-folk tunes with uplifting lyrics. The singer/songwriter infuses electronic elements into a few songs like “Warrior Hear.” The track is upbeat, ... -
The Quest for the Ultimate Diva
Voice builder Gary Catona and producer Mark Skelton have launched a new reality show. They've started their quest to find the next Diva, searching for eight voices ...
