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• Nominations for Music Emmys Released

  The gleaming body of a woman, based on Louis McManus’s wife, holding an atom above her head has become one of the most recognized statuettes in the world. Created in the year 1948, she is ...

• 2011 Billboard Awards Nominees

  The finalists of the 2011 Billboard Music Awards have recently been announced. Of the star-studded line-up of finalists, a few artists stand out from the crowd, artists such as Rihanna. When ...

• 2009 Grammy Nominations

  It seems that the 2009 Grammy Nominations have American Rapper Lil Wayne and British rock band Coldplay vying for top honors. At first it seemed that Coldplay had the upper hand with seven ...

• MP3’s and iPods: Listening Etiquette

  Headphones are a blessing for everyone! Recall when you were last upset by someone else playing music you did not like on a loudspeaker. Think of how listening to music on your personal recorder ...

• Peter Steele: The Life of a Goth Metal Legend

  Petrus T. Ratajczyk was born into a devout catholic family, in New York, on the 4th of January 1962. He grew up with five older sisters, enjoying a normal childhood playing football in the ...

• Home for Music Hall of Fame

  It is the ideal location for a museum, as the old First National Bank building in Port Jefferson is a historic landmark in the town. It will not only become home to a new museum but also for ...

• 2010 IBMA Nominees

  The International Bluegrass Music Association was established in Kentucky in 1985, which led to the construction of the International Bluegrass Music Museum in 1988. The International ...

• Motown: The Musical on Broadway in 2013

  Founded by Berry Gordy in 1959, Motown Records was the driving force behind discovering and promoting a host of music legends, including the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Diana ...

• Choice Music Awards Shortlist

  The Choice Music Awards was established in 2005 by Dave Reid and Jim Carroll and was created in the form of the well known Mercury Awards. A panel of judges is selected to give their votes and ...

• UK Music Industry Unites Against Piracy

  As part of efforts to combat piracy, a new umbrella organization has been formed to represent the entire British music industry. The organization recently committed to a five-year plan which ...

• MOC: Delivering a Dose of Music

  With its headquarters in New York and branches in Nashville, Miami, Los Angeles and Washington DC, Musicians On Call is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering the healing power of ...

• Improve Your Music with Ear Training

  Ear training can make the difference between being a good musician and being an exceptional musician. It is a skill that can aid you in making the song in your head a reality. Honing this ...