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The Music Artist winners are not always the loudest. Not always the coolest. Not always the most talented. Sometimes— more often than you’d think— they’re simply the people who stayed in the game long enough to become undeniable.
— Paul K. Saunders
Here are the posts that have appeared in the New Music Lives™ Group on Facebook this week 05/24— through 05/30
05/24
05/25
• Billy Joel’s Biopic Billy & Me— from American Songwriter— Here comes another one… The story of Billy Joel’s life and career is coming to the big screen. John Ottman has been tapped to direct Billy & Me, a feature film chronicling Joel’s formative years, Variety reported. When...? Who knows.
05/26
• Why joy is a state of mind— on TED .com— With infectious energy, Singer Songwriter Angélique Kidjo ties together the threads of her legendary career as a creative force and global activist. In conversation with journalist Femi Oke, she discusses how joy powers her music (and sings an incredible impromptu song), details her work spreading educational opportunities to women and girls across Africa and shares her belief that everybody has the power to tap into their potential.
05/27
• Why vinyl’s next growth wave will be sparked by emerging artists—on LinkedIn from DiskMakers— For nearly two decades, the vinyl revival has been driven from the top down: collectors rediscovering old classics, audiophiles rebuilding collections, major labels mining their catalogs, and— in recent years— blockbuster artists selling multiple variants of the same album to highly engaged superfans. Altogether, they transformed vinyl from a format that was all but dead into a billion-dollar business again.
• in partnership with 365 Days of Inspiring Media
In a music world flooded with noise, it’s rare to find a platform that listens deeply, writes thoughtfully, and curates consistently. 365 Days of Inspiring Media is one of those rare finds.
Founded on the belief that music matters— that songs can inspire, heal, challenge, and transform— the site has built a reputation for publishing daily, in-depth content that balances industry smarts with genuine heart. Their work goes far beyond quick takes and clickbait. Instead, you’ll find:
Comprehensive album reviews that not only evaluate production and performance but also unpack lyrical meaning, themes, and the artistry behind the songs.
Artist interviews and spotlights that give readers direct access to the voices behind the music—established stars, rising independents, and everything in between.
Curated features and “best of” lists that help you discover new favorites across genres, including CCM, pop, country, rock, hip-hop, and indie.
Thought-provoking editorials and reflections that step back to ask bigger questions about music’s role in culture and creativity.
What makes their content stand out is its tone: intelligent but accessible, passionate but discerning, never cynical. The writers clearly love music, and that love translates into pieces that celebrate artistry while holding it to high standards.
For Music Artists, there’s real value here. Reading reviews like these shows you how critics frame songs, what listeners pick up on beyond the melody, and how storytelling around your work can deepen its impact. For fans, it’s an ongoing invitation to broaden your listening, rediscover overlooked gems, and connect more deeply with the music that moves you.
That’s why we’re glad to shine a light on them—and to say we’re in partnership with 365 Days of Inspiring Media in our shared mission: helping artists and audiences connect through great music and great stories. Tap to learn more: 365 Days of Inspiring Media
... and here's the more...
05/27
• for MUSIC ARTISTS— the TrueFans AMP™ Magazine 146
In This Issue... 18 pages (about 27ish minutes to read) You'll Get...
• Recommends— SongTown with Clay Mills & Marty Dodson
• Your BIZ— 3 Things Many Music Artists Miss When Releasing Music
• Greatest Music Artist of All Time— Pharrell Williams The Genius of Different
• in partnerships with Inspiring Quotes
• TrueFans Fun—11 Insightful Lyrics From Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Bands
• P. S. from PS— The Day After…
05/28
• Three of the most beautiful voices ever— on YouTube— Trio II was recorded in 1994 but not released until 1999, when Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and Linda Ronstadt appeared on Late Show to perform Neil Young's "After the Gold Rush." The Glass Harmonica (or Armonica) was played by Dennis James, who remembers the performance in an interview with Rich Bailey in 2002.
05/29
• Live Nation Must Be Broken Up From Ticketmaster After Monopoly Verdict, States Tell Judge— from Billboard .com— Breakin' up is hard to do… Live Nation must be broken up from Ticketmaster, state attorneys general told a federal judge Thursday (May 21), a month after a blockbuster jury verdict that the music giant is an illegal monopoly… that the only way to fix the live music business is to force Live Nation to sell Ticketmaster.
05/30
• What Is a Superfan? How Musicians Build A Devoted Fanbase— from Venture Music— They're constantly watching their Spotify stats, obsessing over going viral on social media, and measuring success in follower counts. Meanwhile, the artists building real, sustainable careers are focused on something else entirely. They're building superfans. (We call 'em TrueFans)
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