Deborah L. Jacobs

John Foster’s Idol Performance Turns George Strait’s ‘I Cross My Heart’ into a Moment of Pure Gratitude
The sound of a single acoustic guitar filled the Idol stage as John Foster stepped forward, cowboy hat tipped low, ...

Inside Elvis Presley’s Bible: The Handwritten Prayers That Showed His Hidden Struggles
Most people picture Elvis Presley with a microphone in hand, not a Bible filled with his own handwritten prayers. Yet ...

Elvis Presley, Three Empty Guns, and Steve Martin’s Unforgettable 1971 Story
It is not every day that a young comedian finds himself face to face with the barrel of three guns ...

How Jelly Roll’s Wife Became the Anchor Behind His Rise to Stardom
The two biggest turning points in Jelly Roll’s life were not on a stage or in a studio. The first ...

Carrie Underwood to Ignite Providence College’s Late Night Madness 2025
Tickets were snapped up quickly after Providence College announced that Carrie Underwood would headline their ‘Late Night Madness’ event. Scheduled ...

How Steve Vai’s ‘Desert Diamond’ Solo Accidentally Turned Into a Hilarious Bob Dylan Moment
Fifteen guitars, four days of recording, and a backwards solo that no one else could dream up. Steve Vai set ...

Robin Gibb’s Final Curtain: The Triumphs, Battles, and Legacy Behind the Legend
Fifty years, two hundred million albums, and a life cut short too soon. Robin Gibb, born on December 22, 1949, ...

Sydnie Christmas Turns Simon Cowell’s Frown Upside Down With Just One Song
Could you imagine walking onto the stage where millions are watching and knowing the judge you respect the most is ...

Did John Foster See the Winner’s Card? The Look That Shook the Idol Finale
How long can someone hold their breath in a moment of suspense? For John Foster, it felt like forever as ...

John Foster Sang ‘Murder on Music Row’ and Made His Opry Debut
Not many can say their very first step into the Grand Ole Opry circle came with their hometown cheering them ...