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Music Books by Women: A Reading Guide

Despite the wealth of content available online, there’s still something special about thumbing through the pages of a book. The good news is, there’s no shortage of literature on all things music. The bad news is, the abundance of books out there makes it hard to decide which one(s) to pick up.That’s where we come in. Let us help you pick out your next read. In the body of this article, you will find a list of books that are definitely worth your time. As a little bonus, we selected titles exclusively written by women for this piece. Happy reading! A MendoWerks Reading Guide: Music Books by Women Below, you will find a list of 5 books about music that were written by women. Among them are memoirs, essay collections, and more. Find these titles at a library near you with ...

Hunter Hayes Takes The Next Step in His Musical Evolution With “Sober”

Hunter Hayes is a true artist. He continues to push boundaries and is never content to rest on his laurels. The Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist has released "Sober". The song is included on his upcoming album Red Sky which is set to drop this spring. Photo Credit: Andrew Zaeh Hayes had this to say about the upbeat pop song. "'Sober' speaks to confidence and self-worth because I want to be loved as I am, without pretending to be anything else. It's not about drinking really, it's about many different forms of ‘intoxication’”. "Sober" is a track that showcases the depth of his songwriting. That, and the emotional connection that he makes with his listeners. "I’m not looking for a lover, I’m just asking for a friend," says Hayes on the track. He col...

Top 10 Touring Artists Of 2022

After the pandemic ground the live music industry to a halt, this year has seen a revival of people returning to live events in droves. Here's a look at the top 10 touring artists of the year. Statistics are courtesy of Billboard Boxscore and take into consideration events that took place between November 1st, 2021, and October 31st, 2022. The revenue numbers listed are in millions of dollars. 10. The Weeknd Revenue: $131 Total Attendees: 904, 744 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NRXx6U8ABQ 9. Kenny Chesney Revenue: $135 Total Attendees: 1,299,282 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pksszku7l0g 8. Def Leppard & Motley Crue Revenue: $173.4 Total Attendees: 1,313,207 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIB9Y4OFPs 7. Red Hot Chili Peppers Revenue:...