Amanda is a freelance writer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a degree in English/Writing from Geneva College (Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania). When she's not listening to jazz and pop standards from the '40s and '50s, she's obsessing over classic movies. She has no musical ability whatsoever except for a short stint as a saxophone player in the sixth grade.
Music Video Director David HoganDavid talks about videos he made for Prince, Alabama, Big & Rich, Sheryl Crow, DMB, Melissa Etheridge and Sisters of Mercy.
Song Titles That Inspired MoviesFamous songs that lent their titles - and in some cases storylines - to movies.
Stand By Me: The Perfect Song-Movie CombinationIn 1986, a Stephen King novella was made into a movie, with a classic song serving as title, soundtrack and tone.
Jeff TrottSheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.
Name the Character in the SongWith a few clues (Works at a diner, dreams of running away), can you name the character in the song?
Elton JohnDoes he have beef with Gaga? Is he Sean Lennon's godfather? See if you can tell fact from fiction in the Elton John edition.
Director Wes Edwards ("Drunk on a Plane")Wes Edwards takes us behind the scenes of videos he shot for Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley and Chase Bryant. The train was real - the airplane was not.
16 Songs With a HeartbeatWe've heard of artists putting their hearts into their music, but some take it literally.
Actors With Hit SongsMany actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?