For Ben's birthday, the siblings square off in this episode on one of his favorite artists of all time- Alan Jackson. Alan Jackson is one of the bestselling artists in the history of country music with more than 75 million albums sold. He's had 38 singles crack the top five on the charts with a staggering 35 of those peaking at #1. He's also out of room on his fireplace mantle for more awards after winning dozens of major awards including Grammys, ACM awards, and CMA awards. Spoiler alert- with that many songs topping the charts, there will be omissions. But will there be a major snub? Join the siblings as they decide on the Very Best of Alan Jackson!

Cities in the United States do not have the longevity of influencing western and world music as their European counterpoints- Vienna, Berlin, and London certainly come to mind. However, the United States has come on as the world leader in music over the last century. Starting with ragtime, the United States became the primary innovator of modern popular music. The United States is the birthplace of rock and roll, country music, hip hop, jazz, and the blues. Enjoy this podcast as the siblings debate the most important, most influential, and most exciting cities in the United States to learn about and enjoy a wide range of musical tastes.

April showers and all that...No better time to bring out a bunch of songs about rain. And as Beth says in this episode, "I'm here to be a menace." There are some heavyweight songs with "rain" in the title, but are there some potential underdogs than can somehow make the top 5 or even claim the title as the best "rain" song of all time? Rainy days and Sundays might get you down, but this episode won't!

Reba McEntire is the Queen of Country Music. With over 41 million albums sold in the United States alone, she is the 7th best-selling female artist in history. Not country music history, all of it. With one of the most prolific recording careers in history, one that spans nearly 50 years of studio albums, landing on the five best songs out of her entire discography is a task not for the faint of heart. Luckily, the siblings are prepared to lay out their arguments. After tensions mount and the dust settles, you can count on The Music List podcast to make that definitive list for you in this episode!

Sometimes a category is so big, you know going into the episode that the siblings are bound to disagree. This is one of those categories. Rock and roll is so diverse, so wide-ranging, and now with over 70 years of history behind it, that banging out the five best male rock vocalists of all time is a daunting task. Without question, some legendary vocalists won't make the cut. But will there be a surprise in the top 5? Listen to this explosive episode to find out!

The siblings love a good holiday, and with a strong family heritage that extends to the island of Ireland, St. Patrick 's Day is a worth a special episode. But, beware, not all luck is good luck. Sometimes you get a "good run of bad luck" and sometimes "when you're hot, you're hot." So, "Good Luck, Babe," and enjoy this episode dedicated to songs about luck!

We also want to apologize for the sound quality during a large portion of this episode. We dealt with some unlucky events of our own, so we thank you for your understanding!

Are you about to give up on your new year resolutions? Are you about to quit going to the gym or stop that run quota you set for yourself at the end of 2024? Well, don't give up just yet! Let The Music List help you by providing you a playlist of songs that are GUARANTEED to keep you motivated and hitting that track or pumping the iron. Well, maybe not guaranteed, but definitely, probably more likely. In this episode, the siblings duke it out of the songs they feel best keep the blood flowing and the bodies moving!

The siblings are back! Returning from the customary January break, The Music List returns with some of the best, most heated and hysterical moments of 2024. Shaun, the producer of TML, guides you through some of 2024's best moments. Nobody comes out of 2024 unscathed! Ben gets emotionally wounded in the Best Cover Songs episode as well as the Black Friday episode. Fireworks go off over a discussion about great 80s guitarists. The movie Elf provides laughter from the misheard lyrics episode. The laughter continues with a rhyming extravaganza when sharing horrible one-liners. But, be ready! This is just a primer for an explosive 2025!