It's All You: Musicians Go DIYProfiles of three musicians who navigate the DIY world of getting gigs, dealing with social media, and securing health insurance. Michael Glabicki of Rusted RootMichael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning. Chris KnightThis Kentucky singer/songwriter's hits include "She Couldn't Change Me" (recorded by Montgomery Gentry) and "It Ain't Easy Being Me." Eddie Carswell of NewSongThe writer of one of biggest wedding songs ("When God Made You") and Christmas songs ("The Christmas Shoes") tells how they came together. Top Songfacts of 2012Our computers have added them up. Here are the 10 most-viewed Songfacts entries of 2012. Susanna Hoffs - "Eternal Flame"The Prince-penned "Manic Monday" was the first song The Bangles heard coming from a car radio, but "Eternal Flame" is closest to Susanna's heart, perhaps because she sang it in "various states of undress." Gary Louris of The JayhawksThe Jayhawks' song "Big Star" has special meaning to Gary, who explains how longevity and inspiration have trumped adulation.
It's All You: Musicians Go DIYProfiles of three musicians who navigate the DIY world of getting gigs, dealing with social media, and securing health insurance. 
Michael Glabicki of Rusted RootMichael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning. 
Chris KnightThis Kentucky singer/songwriter's hits include "She Couldn't Change Me" (recorded by Montgomery Gentry) and "It Ain't Easy Being Me." 
Mike Scott of The Waterboys - "Fisherman's Blues"Armed with a childhood spent devouring books, Mike Scott's heart was stolen by the punk rock scene of 1977. Not surprisingly, he would go on to become the most literate of rockers. 
Stephen Christian of AnberlinThe lead singer/lyricist for Anberlin breaks down "Impossible" and covers some tracks from their 2012 album Vital.
Eddie Carswell of NewSongThe writer of one of biggest wedding songs ("When God Made You") and Christmas songs ("The Christmas Shoes") tells how they came together. 
Anatomy of a YouTube Star: How Twelve Singers Found Fame on Social MediaThese pretty people are the first generation of social media stars. A look at how they got their big breaks, and how their careers have progressed. 
Top Songfacts of 2012Our computers have added them up. Here are the 10 most-viewed Songfacts entries of 2012. 
Susanna Hoffs - "Eternal Flame"The Prince-penned "Manic Monday" was the first song The Bangles heard coming from a car radio, but "Eternal Flame" is closest to Susanna's heart, perhaps because she sang it in "various states of undress." 
Gary Louris of The JayhawksThe Jayhawks' song "Big Star" has special meaning to Gary, who explains how longevity and inspiration have trumped adulation.