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  • Ep. 293 - Blake Shelton & Morgan Wallen's New Albums

    Ep. 293 - Blake Shelton & Morgan Wallen's New Albums
    May 24 2025
    Recognized highly in modern country and various media, Blake Shelton and Morgan Wallen have returned with new albums this month. Both got a boost earning #1 country radio hits on Post Malone's crossover country album F-1 Trillion last summer. Multi-tasking on other big projects, I give my critiques of Blake's For Recreational Use Only, and Morgan's I'm the Problem.Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaText the show / Support the show"Texas" (2024-2025) - music videoLive: New Year's Rockin' Eve @ Ole Red, Jimmy Kimmel Live, ACM Awards, Tonight Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Voice finaleInterviews: CMT Hot Twenty, Tonight Show, The Kelly Clarkson ShowRed River Blue (2011); CBS' The Road"All My Exes Live In Texas" - George Strait (1987) - search resultsThe Swon Brothers: "Later On" (2013-2014); "I Can't Tell You Why" (Eagles cover)Morgan's SNL (3/29): "I'm the Problem", "Just In Case"YouTube Album playlist; Sand In My Boots FestRelated Episodes: Ep. 88 - Blake Shelton Top 20Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2)Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)Ep. 177 - BarmageddonEp. 179 - Morgan Wallen's Music HistoryEp. 254 - Post Malone's 'F-1 Trillion (Review)Ep. 273 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 2)Ep. 286 - Lady A Top 10
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    17 minutos
  • Ep. 292 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam" & "Old Phone"

    Ep. 292 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam" & "Old Phone"
    May 17 2025
    British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced his next album and title theme for his next music era. Play is scheduled to come out 9/12, same week as MTV's VMAs! Until then, he's released two promo singles that we can expect through pop and acoustic compositions. Learn the music styles and stories behind "Azizam" & "Old Phone". Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSupport podcast on Buzzsprout, Facebook, X, Instagram."Azizam" - Behind the scenes; NYC Subway emo disguise"Old Phone" - pop-up pub, song preview; Play internatational pop-up phone boothJimmy Fallon interivewTime 100: article; interviewGettin' Down & WordyRelated Episodes: Ep. 116 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 1)Ep. 187 - Ed Sheeran Top 11Ep. 221 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 2)
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    17 minutos
  • Ep. 291 - Lauren Alaina "Mom" Songs

    Ep. 291 - Lauren Alaina "Mom" Songs
    May 10 2025
    Lauren Alaina auditioned for American Idol in 2010, and ranked runner-up to Scotty McCreery in 2011. Both of them are the youngest top 2 in the show's history, and represented country after Carrie Underwood won in 2005! 15 years later, Lauren is happily married and expecting her first baby girl just in time for Mother's Day. Living a lot of tough moments in her family, I discuss through 4 of her songs in this maternity themed playlist where she can pass along the lessons to her newborn. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSupport on Buzzsprout!Playlist: "Like My Mother Does" (2011) - (Live)"Road Less Traveled" (2016-2017)"Doin' Fine" (2017-2018)"Those Kind of Women" (2025)Other hits: "Georgia Peaches"(2011), "Ladies in the '90s" (2019)Duets: "What Ifs" - Kane Brown (2016-2017), "One Beer" - HARDY feat. Devin Dawson (2020),"Thinking 'Bout You" - Dustin Lynch (2021)"I Like The Sound of That" - Rascal Flatts (2015-2016)"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" - Kelly Clarkson (2012)Related Episodes: Ep. 31 - Mothers Day CountdownEp. 96 - Luke Bryan Bio & DiscographyEp. 139 - Carrie Underwood's Country AlbumsEp. 132 - Kelly Clarkson Top 20Ep. 185 - Meghan Trainor Top 10Ep. 221 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 2)Ep. 232 - Chayce Beckham & Gabby BarrettEp. 244 - Luke Combs "Dad" SongsEp. 286 - Lady A Top 10
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    19 minutos
  • Ep. 290 - ACMs 2025 Predictions

    Ep. 290 - ACMs 2025 Predictions
    May 3 2025
    The first Academy of Country Music Awards was 4/2/66. 60 years later, the genre's having its finest decade honoring popular trending artists today. Before the ceremony's livestream airs 5/8 on Amazon Prime Video, I share my predictions who'd win 9 of its popular music categories: Music Event, Single, Song, Duo, Group, Male, Female, Album, and Entertainer. Listen, and check my ballot results on our social media pages.

    Music Notes with Jess sites: Facebook, X, Instagram, Buzzsprout

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    Ep. 252 - Little Big Town Top 10
    Ep. 254 - Post Malone's 'F-1 Trillion' (Review)
    Ep. 266 - CMA Awards 2024 Predictions
    Ep. 272 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 1)
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    26 minutos
  • Ep. 289 - Ciara's 4 Sexy Songs Playlist

    Ep. 289 - Ciara's 4 Sexy Songs Playlist
    Apr 26 2025
    Preparing for her 8th album CiCi coming out this summer, Ciara Harris is having a 6-year comeback with her new single "Ecstasy." She's been happily married to football player Russell Wilson since 2016, and expanding their family since then. "Ecstasy" is a sexy smooth R&B track that's also getting attention from its music video choreography. Ciara challenged fans to try is to try one of the moves with an everyday object, and it's motivated senior citizens to complete the exercise pose! Performing 20 years as a R&B/pop singer and dancer, I flashback 4 of her sexy hits that provides someting extra in each. Theme Song - "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSupport the show on Buzzsprout!Playlist: "Love Sex Magic" feat. Justin Timberlake (2009); studio"Ride" feat. Ludacris (2010)"Body Party" (2013)"Ecstasy" (2025); on-setCeleb dance challenges: Sherri Shepherd, Megan Thee Stallion, Victoria Monet, Cara DelevigneMentioned Media:"1,2 Step" feat. Missy Elliott, "Goodies" feat. Petey Pablo (2004), "Dance Like We're Making Love" (2015), "Level Up", "Thinking About You" - Ciara (2019)"My Boo" - Ghost Town DJ's (1996)"Rock Your Body" - Justin Timberlake (2002-2003)"One in a Million" - Aaliyah (1996)"The Pleasure Principle" - Janet Jackson (1986-1987)"Stronger" - Britney Spears (2000)Related Episodes: Ep. 12 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 1)Ep. 69 - Justin Timberlake Top 20 Ep. 121 - Janet Jackson DocumentaryEp. 154 - Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation"Ep. 224 - Grammys 2024 PredictionsEp. 229 - Justin Timberlake's New AlbumEp. 244 - Luke Combs' Dad SongsEp. 269 - Christmas 2024 PlaylistEp. 274 - The Weekend's Music HistoryEp. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)Ep. 285 - Doechii's "Anxiety" & Janet Jackson
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    19 minutos
  • Ep. 288 - The Prince of Egypt

    Ep. 288 - The Prince of Egypt
    Apr 19 2025
    Finishing Passover and Easter this month, I reminisced the first movie I heard of Val Kilmer as he passed away 4/1. Dreamworks released animated religious film The Prince of Egypt in 1998, based on the Bible's Book of Exodus - 40 Chapters, and 1956 movie The Ten Commandments. Along with an all-star cast, Val Kilmer starred as Moses and the voice of God. I summarize the epic movie and soundtrack in this episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena5-Star Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/music-notes-with-jess/id1482464592The Prince of Egypt: Peacock, AmazonThe Ten Commandments - Amazon Prime Video"When You Believe" - Whitney Houston & Mariah CareyMusical movie clipsLyricsHey Alma's soundtrack critiqueRelated Episodes: Ep. 113 - Annie/MJ The Musical/West Side StoryEp. 119 - Encanto SongsEp. 138 - Top Gun SongsEp. 203 - Barbie: The AlbumsEp. 233 - Mariah Carey Top 10Ep. 251 - Celine Dion Top 10Ep. 277 - Grammys 2025 PredictionsEp. 281 - Wicked & A Compete Unknown (Reviews)
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    20 minutos
  • Ep. 287 - Record Store Day Playlist

    Ep. 287 - Record Store Day Playlist
    Apr 12 2025
    Since 2008, Record Store Day is an annual indie holiday to support record store sales and artists' albums. This year it fell on 4/12, and Post Malone is 2025's ambassador! I created this playlist to do with playing "records", and citing certain influences the artists sang about. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaPick a Disc, Album Nerds, Polyphonic Press, Astrovert Podcast“Old Time Rock & Roll” - Bob Seger (1978-1979)Risky Business scene; The Nanny parody"Like a Rock" Chevy ads; (1986 single)“Music” - Madonna (2000)“Put Your Records On” - Corrine Bailey Rae (2006) / Ritt Momney (2020)"Breathless", "Green Aphrodisiac" (2016)“I Love Rock & Roll” - The Arrows (1975), Joan Jett & The Blackhearts (1981-1982), Britney Spears (2001), Crossroads clip (2002)“Add Some Music to Your Day” - The Beach Boys (1970)“Sir Duke”, "Ngicuela / Es Una Historia / I Am Singing" - Stevie Wonder (1976-1977)Related Episodes: Valentine's Day. Springtime, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Britney Spears, Weird Al, Madonna, Mariah Carey, The Beach Boys, Quincy Jones
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    28 minutos
  • Ep. 286 - Lady A Top 10

    Ep. 286 - Lady A Top 10
    Apr 5 2025
    Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) have been together almost 20 years as a group. Members Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley both announced they're expecting a new baby with their spouses! Dave Hayward also welcomed his third child last summer. This trio is one of my top 5 favorites bands, and I saw them 10 years ago while I was working in country radio. Reminiscing their diverse country/pop songs, I countdown 10 you're familiar with in this countdown. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaLady A Top 10 playlist:10. “You Look Good” (2017)9. “What If I Never Get Over You” (2019-2020)8. “Bartender” (2014)7. “We Owned the Night” (2011)6. “Compass” (2013-2014)5. “American Honey” (2010)4. “Just a Kiss” (2011)3 .“Downtown” (2013)2. “I Run to You” (2008-2009)1. “Need You Now” (2009-2010)Jess recommends: "Our Kind of Love", "Goodbye Town", "Long Stretch of Love", "Good Time to Be Alive", "Wanted You More", "As You Turn Away", "Heart of the World"Pretty In Pink house scene (1986)"I'll Always Love You" tribute - Grand Ole Opry 100thRelated Episodes: Ep. 81 - Thomas Rhett Top 10Ep. 88 - Blake Shelton Top 20Ep. 133 - Miranda Lambert's DiscographyEp. 139 - Carrie Underwood's Country AlbumsEp. 210 - Darius Rucker Top 10Ep. 245 - Maren Morris Top 10Ep. 252 - Little Big Town Top 10Ep. 283 - Dolly Parton's 2 New Songs
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    35 minutos