The Music List

Country music became cool again in the 1990s. A new generation of male country stars populated the country radio stations and Country Music Television. It was a return of "Cowboy Hat Country," and they would forever change the trajectory and sound of country music. From the foundations of modern pop-country to traditional sounds, the male country acts of the 1990s were popular, diverse, and sold millions of albums. But which stars are the five most iconic male country artists of the 1990s? The debate gets heated, but would one of them leave with an achy-breaky heart?

It's that time of year! Supplies are purchased, backpacks are full, and big yellow buses are running students back and forth to the school house. The Music List Podcast is hosted by three educators, and we wanted to celebrate back-to-school time like the holiday season that it is. Join Heather, Ben, and Beth as they share some of their favorite songs about school and school anthems. Rah! Rah! Sis-Boom-Bah!

Ha ha! Hee-hee! Comedians have been using music for decades as a platform to provide laughs to audiences. Or, have musicians been providing comedy? Regardless, comedy and music go great together. But, who are the greatest musical comedy acts of all time? All jokes aside, the siblings on The Music List take on this most serious topic, and despite the fun-loving nature of the episode, the sparks still fly. Which sibling gets the last laugh? Which musical comedian or comedic group reigns supreme? Find out on this episode of The Music List podcast!

The 1980s and early 1990s became the era of hair bands and glam rock. It was the era of spandex, Aqua Net, and "nothing but a good time." But which hair bands are underrated or aren't given the credit they are due? Join Beth, Heather, and Ben as they debate who is underrated and even...what...underrated...is? It's a one-of-a-kind debate that only siblings can have!

The Eagles are one of the greatest American rock and roll bands to ever grace a musical stage. They put together one of the most diverse collections of songs that range from what some might consider folk or country to tracks that are 100% rock and roll. The Eagles have sold over 200 million albums worldwide, so creating and agreeing on a list of their five best songs is a task only The Music List is prepared to do. Join Heather, Ben, and Beth as they take each other to task about a band that is special to all three of them.