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MARQUETTE, Iowa - It was just before sunset on the Mississippi River, the day's last bits of golden light dancing on the water, when four members of the band Big Blue Sky picked up their instruments ...

When I was first hired to cover the Mississippi River basin for the Journal Sentinel in 2022, I knew I'd be spending a lot of time in the car driving along the river. And as anyone who spends a lot of ...

One Netflix's biggest hit series, the romantic drama Virgin River has been sweeping audiences off their feet since 2019, and a big reason for that is its stellar soundtrack. Taking place in the ...

When rivers rise, they flow with emotions -- anxiety, awe, hope, despair, relief -- all stuff that can make for a good song. "If you lay down the right songs at the right time, that resonates with ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. INTERVIEWER: The Mississippi River is a staple of American music. Songwriters have been influenced by its history, culture, and natural beauty, including ...

The famed “meeting of waters,” near the city of Manaus, Brazil. Rivers wind their way through American music. Beyond lyric and metaphor, what can physical rivers tell us about what makes a great song?

“Virgin River” is all about the ambiance. The cozy romance transports viewers to a tight-knit community tucked away in the scenic town of Virgin River, but the sounds are just as important as the ...

Chris Janson accompanied the April 29 release of his new album, All In, with the release of a cinematic music video for "You, Me & the River," his duet with Eric Church. Directed by Reid Long, the ...

"We had serious work to do to get it to where we wanted it," says Carol Waldman of the 1700s building that is now River Song ...

MARQUETTE, Iowa - It was just before sunset on the Mississippi River, the day's last bits of golden light dancing on the water, when four members of the band Big Blue Sky picked up their instruments ...