“The Sound of Music” was released in movie theaters in 1965 and immediately became a critical and commercial smash. More than 60 years later, the film and its music remain beloved by audiences of all generations. We want to discuss its best songs — and we need your votes!

Taylor Swift burst onto the country-music scene in 2006 as a precocious teen. By 2026, she was one of the most successful and awarded musicians of the 21st Century. We want to look back at the first 20 years of her storied career and we need YOUR votes.

“American Idol” turns 25 in 2027. The TV singing competition launched the careers of a slew of pop, rock, country, r’n’b, and Broadway stars. We want to look back at its first 10 seasons — and we need YOUR votes!

The Grammy Awards have been naming Album of the Year since 1959. In the intervening 60+ years numerous iconic albums have been honored. We want to discuss the BEST, and we need YOUR votes!

As part of our series looking at the music from 10, 20, 30 years ago, we look at the tunes that captivated us 40 years ago — 1987. And we need YOUR votes!

Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote the music for some of the successful shows of the past 50 years — many of which have been adapted to the big screen. We want to discuss his best works, and we need YOUR votes!

We lost disco and r’n’b diva Donna Summer far too early. Her soaring vocals and emotive style may have dominated the 70s, but that voice remains timeless.

After humble prog-rock beginnings, British rock band Genesis found massive success with a string of hits in the 1980s during its “trio” period. We want to discuss the band’s best songs — and we need YOUR votes!

Prince was a singular voice in popular music that we lost far too early. His fusion of searing guitars, r’n’b and funk, and shocking sexuality led to a slew of hit songs in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. We want to discuss his very best — but we need YOUR votes.

Janet Jackson was a major force in the music industry of the 80s and 90s. And then because of one highly publicized wardrobe malfunction, her career collapsed overnight. We look back on this icon’s time at the top of the charts.

It’s been nearly 20 years since Lady Gaga burst onto the scene having fun with sick beats and disco sticks. She quickly became one of the most important video artists of the 21st Century. We look back on the first two decades of her work.

Glam metal — AKA hair metal — set the 1980s alive with scorching guitar riffs, screeching vocals, and enough hairpsray to create a hole in the ozone layer. Look back on these infectious rock anthems and choose YOUR favorites.

It's cold outside, but you can warm up listening to the smooth, sunshine sounds of our 2026 Summer Special, Best Yacht Rock Song. But we need YOUR votes to determine the 16 yachty jams.

Kelly Clarkson rocketed to pop stardom thanks to “American Idol,” and now she has been a musical mainstay for nearly 25 years. We want to look back on her catalogue and we need YOUR votes!

“Wicked: For Good” is currently breaking records at the box office, and the show continues to thrive on Broadway. We want to celebrate “Wicked” and need YOUR votes to do it.

The “Very Special Christmas” compilation albums gave us iconic takes on holiday favorites by some of pop-music’s biggest stars, and raised funds for Special Olympics. We look back at the series and pick the very best song.