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.
Louise GoffinSinger-songwriter Louise Goffin discusses her album All These Hellos and whether she inherited her talent from her famous parents, legendary songwriting duo Gerry Goffin and Carole King.
Phil VassarCountry music hitmaker Phil Vassar tells the "Carlene" story and explains why he can't churn out songs about trucks like some Nashville writers.
Spot The Real Red Hot Chili Peppers Song TitlesThe Red Hot Chili Peppers have some rather unusual song titles - see if you can spot the real ones.
Famous Singers' First FilmsA look at the good (Diana Ross, Eminem), the bad (Madonna, Bob Dylan) and the peculiar (David Bowie, Michael Jackson) film debuts of superstar singers.
Peace, Love & Ice Cream: Ben & Jerry's Musical PintsYou know about Cherry Garcia, but here's a look at more Ben & Jerry's musical flavors, including concoctions inspired by Queen and Willie Nelson.
Karen Peris of The Innocence MissionThe Innocence Mission singer and songwriter discusses the group's album Sun on the Square and takes us aboard the "Green Bus."
Amanda Anne Platt of The HoneycuttersThe Honeycutters' frontwoman discusses songwriting, the perils of social media, and how she ended up eating oatmeal with Guy Clark.
Jesus In Pop Hits: The Gospel Songs That Went MainstreamThese overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
