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Music Notes with Jess

Jessica Ann Catena

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Ep. 293 - Blake Shelton & Morgan Wallen's New Albums

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2025/05/24

Recognized highly in modern country and various media, Blake Shelton and Morgan Wallen have returned with new albums this month. Both got a boost earning #1 country radio hits on Post Malone's crossover country album F-1 Trillion last summer. Multi-tasking on other big projects, I give my critiques of Blake's For Recreational Use Only, and Morgan's I'm the Problem.Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaText the show / Support the show"Texas" (2024-2025) - music videoLive: New

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Ep. 292 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam" & "Old Phone"

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2025/05/17

British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced his next album and title theme for his next music era. Play is scheduled to come out 9/12, same week as MTV's VMAs! Until then, he's released two promo singles that we can expect through pop and acoustic compositions. Learn the music styles and stories behind "Azizam" & "Old Phone". Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSupport podcast on Buzzsprout, Facebook, X, Instagram."Azizam" - Behind the scenes; NYC Subway emo

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Ep. 291 - Lauren Alaina "Mom" Songs

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2025/05/10

Lauren Alaina auditioned for American Idol in 2010, and ranked runner-up to Scotty McCreery in 2011. Both of them are the youngest top 2 in the show's history, and represented country after Carrie Underwood won in 2005! 15 years later, Lauren is happily married and expecting her first baby girl just in time for Mother's Day. Living a lot of tough moments in her family, I discuss through 4 of her songs in this maternity themed playlist where she can pass along the lessons to her newborn. Theme Song:

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Ep. 290 - ACMs 2025 Predictions

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2025/05/03

The first Academy of Country Music Awards was 4/2/66. 60 years later, the genre's having its finest decade honoring popular trending artists today. Before the ceremony's livestream airs 5/8 on Amazon Prime Video, I share my predictions who'd win 9 of its popular music categories: Music Event, Single, Song, Duo, Group, Male, Female, Album, and Entertainer. Listen, and check my ballot results on our social media pages. Music Notes with Jess sites: Facebook, X, Instagram, BuzzsproutRelated Episodes:

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Ep. 289 - Ciara's 4 Sexy Songs Playlist

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2025/04/26

Preparing for her 8th album CiCi coming out this summer, Ciara Harris is having a 6-year comeback with her new single "Ecstasy." She's been happily married to football player Russell Wilson since 2016, and expanding their family since then. "Ecstasy" is a sexy smooth R&B track that's also getting attention from its music video choreography. Ciara challenged fans to try is to try one of the moves with an everyday object, and it's motivated senior citizens to complete the exercise pose! Performing

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Ep. 288 - The Prince of Egypt

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2025/04/19

Finishing Passover and Easter this month, I reminisced the first movie I heard of Val Kilmer as he passed away 4/1. Dreamworks released animated religious film The Prince of Egypt in 1998, based on the Bible's Book of Exodus - 40 Chapters, and 1956 movie The Ten Commandments. Along with an all-star cast, Val Kilmer starred as Moses and the voice of God. I summarize the epic movie and soundtrack in this episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena5-Star

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Ep. 287 - Record Store Day Playlist

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2025/04/12

Since 2008, Record Store Day is an annual indie holiday to support record store sales and artists' albums. This year it fell on 4/12, and Post Malone is 2025's ambassador! I created this playlist to do with playing "records", and citing certain influences the artists sang about. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaPick a Disc, Album Nerds, Polyphonic Press, Astrovert Podcast“Old Time Rock & Roll” - Bob Seger (1978-1979)Risky Business scene; The Nanny parody"Like a Rock" Chevy ads;

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Ep. 286 - Lady A Top 10

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2025/04/05

Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) have been together almost 20 years as a group. Members Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley both announced they're expecting a new baby with their spouses! Dave Hayward also welcomed his third child last summer. This trio is one of my top 5 favorites bands, and I saw them 10 years ago while I was working in country radio. Reminiscing their diverse country/pop songs, I countdown 10 you're familiar with in this countdown. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann

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Ep. 285 - Doechii's "Anxiety", & Janet Jackson!

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2025/03/29

Doechii, just won Best Rap Album at the Grammys for Alligator Bites Never Heal. Finding strength with her unique personal life, her music's appealing to many fans and R&B's Janet Jackson! Doechii quoted "Someone to Call My Lover"'s chorus on her X account, and Janet replied! Along with current single "Anxiety", I'll discuss both women's inspirations behing the lyrics and the songs they sample. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text / Support the show"Anxiety"

12:54

Ep. 284 - Chappell Roan's "The Giver"

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2025/03/22

Chappell Roan's the Grammys and MTV's reigning Best New Artist. Wearing her status proud in the music and queer community, her latest single has wearing various types of "hats." "The Giver" is a hard hitting anthem in love and a crossover country sound. Not departing from alternative/pop, learn the origins behind this hit single, and influences on 2025's first quarter trends. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text / Support the show"Pink Pony Club" - Music Video The

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Ep. 283 - Dolly Parton's 2 New Songs

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2025/03/15

At 79 years old, Dolly Parton's had a strong 2025 start to her 60 year epic career! She's got 2 new singles trending in both country and pop. She was invited on Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please" remix, and "If You Hadn't Been There", mourns her husband Carl Dean who died 3/3/25. Staying her authentic self on both tracks, she's showing no signs of slowing down and welcoming the support even more now. Learn the true stories about these 2 Dolly-styled tunes. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed

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Ep. 282 - Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)

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2025/03/08

Lady Gaga's new album Mayhem is a bold return to her dance/pop theatrics. Almost a year in the making, she's handled diverse music in between and with a special partner in its production. I provide my critique, and recap 6 months back how the music played into what's out now. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text / Support the showInterviews: Elle magazineHot WingsBillboardGood Morning AmericaApple MusicSNLMusic Videos: "Die With A Smile", "Disease",

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Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)

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2025/03/01

In 2025's movie awards season, 2 music films have been nominated: Broadway musical Wicked, and Bob Dylan's biopic A Complete Unknown. Based on books and 5 years in the making, both films have been well received and worth the wait by fans. I share my personal reviews and backstories in this episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSupport the show / Send us a textWicked film soundtrackWicked Broadway soundtrack Wicked interviews on Kelly Clarkson ShowA Complete Unknown

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Ep. 280 - Lola Young's 'Messy' Hit

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2025/02/22

Lola Young's been into music her whole life, and making a young debut crossover from the UK! "Messy" got some pickup on TikTok and has expanded into lot of opportunities over the last month! Learn how and Lola's background in this episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaText the show / Support the showLollapalooza 2024 The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon:Lola Young interview; "Messy" BRIT Awards 2025 nominations (Pop Act)BRIT Awards YouTube (3/1 ceremony)Z100's Elvis Duran

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Ep. 279 - Adam Levine on The Voice

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2025/02/15

Six years after suddenly quitting The Voice, Maroon 5's frontman Adam Levine is back to do vocal coaching! Fans begged his return on social media, but why is it so significant now? Learn about Adam's highlights first time around, the real reason he was persuaded, and how it's resulting. Theme Song: "Dance Track", compose by Jessica Ann CatenaText the podcast / Support the showFavorite Team Adam Performances:"Time After Time" - Javier Colon (2011) (Season 1 audtion - winner)"Redemption Song" -

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Ep. 278 - Mayer Hawthorne Top 10

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2025/02/08

Celebrating his birthday, 15 years as an indie artist, I created a top 10 countdown of Mayer Hawthorne's multi-genre music. Including my favorite song, a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, and personal concerts memories when I met him! Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaAutograph! Sold Out photoPlaylist:10. “Henny & Gingerale” (2011)9. “The Game” (2019)8. “Crime” feat. Kendrick Lamar (2013); story 7. “I Wish It Would Rain” (2009); live6. “Breakfast In Bed” (2016)5. “Her Favorite Song”

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Ep. 277 - Grammys 2025 Predictions

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2025/02/01

Before the 67th Grammys air, I share my predictions who'd win in these 10 categories: Best Music Video, Best Song Written for Visual Media, Best Rock Performance, Best Rap Album, Best Country Album, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year. Grammys: X account, YouTube Channel, 2025 BallotMusic Notes with Jess' social media: Facebook, X, InstagramBuzzsprout: Send us a text / Support the showRelated Episodes: Album Nerds - The Power of

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Ep. 276 - OK Go's Biography

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2025/01/25

Over 20 years, OK Go's played rock music and released intricate viral videos around YouTube's debut. With an upcoming album scheduled later this year, how will promo single "A Stone Only Rolls Downhill" do beyond its video views? Learn music notes about the band's biography, new song, and its lyrics. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text /Support the showOK Go's Videography Timeline & FactsRelated Episodes:Ep. 77 - Train's "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)"Ep. 84 -

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Ep. 275 - Carly Pearce & Wine

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2025/01/18

Carly Pearce has a new entrepreneurship, wine! Sponsoring Hummingbird World Tour, Conundrum Wines is featuring her own red and white bottles. Toasting this celebration, I sip through Carly's country music fame, and where to try her wine blends. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend me a text / Support the showMentioned Media:"Every Little Thing" (2017) - CMT"Hide the WIne" (2017)"Closer to You" (2018)"I Hope You're Happy Now" feat. Lee Brice (2019-2020)"Call Me" (2020) -

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Ep. 274- The Weeknd's Music History

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2025/01/11

Abel Tesfaye has dubbed himself as The Weeknd for over a decade. Anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrow may be the last time we see him use that name, and musically. Leading up to its 1/24 release date, I review his music history from early beginnings to the 3 promo songs that's out now. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text; Support the showThe Weeknd discographyDrake Take Care collab tracks (2011): "Shot for Me","Crew Love", "Cameras / Good One Go (Interlude)", "The

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