Sarah Sherman

He’s Not Putting on a Show—He’s Reaching Out: The Intimate Urgency of Elvis in I Beg of You
Elvis in “I Beg of You” isn’t here to put on a show he’s here to get under your skin. ...

Reba McEntire Cries After Unexpected Backstage Reunion on Her 70th Birthday
With a sold out concert at Mohegan Sun Arena, Reba McEntire’s 70th birthday was already going to be unique. What ...

In the 1968 Comeback Special, Elvis Turned One Simple Song Into a Quiet Storm of Longing
From the 1968 Comeback Special, Elvis Presley’s delivery of “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” is a flawless combination of timeless appeal ...

Carrie Underwood Rocks the Stage with ‘Before He Cheats’ in a Rainstorm
Carrie Underwood’s performance of “Before He Cheats” in the pouring rain is one for the history books. Imagine this: the ...

In ‘Fever,’ Elvis Made Every Viewer Feel Like He Was Singing Just to Them
Elvis Presley’s live delivery of “Fever” at his 1973 “Aloha From Hawaii” concert is an excellent example of why he ...

Eminem Gave the World a Fan Letter That Ended in Tragedy, And We Still Can’t Look Away
In Stan, Eminem tells the story of a fan who becomes dangerously obsessed with him. The song is composed as ...

Michael Jackson’s ‘I Am A Loser’ Is a Raw, Honest Demo That Resonates with Anyone Who’s Ever Made a Mistake
Many fans might not have heard Michael Jackson’s song “I Am A Loser,” which is a strong and passionate song. ...

George Strait’s “You Look So Good In Love” A top tier ballad for those who love to be in love
Where there is country music, there is George Strait. The real King of Country, for his voice as slick as ...

Eminem’s ‘Beautiful’ Takes You Through Pain and Struggle, Reminding You That You’re Still Beautiful No Matter What
The most beautiful art comes from the most genuine pain and suffering. Eminem’s “Beautiful” is one such example where the ...

Michael Jackson’s Hilarious Backstage Moment: A Fun Look at the King of Pop’s Playful Side
Michael Jackson had a humorous and playful side in addition to being a superstar. Backstage, Michael is seen goofing around ...