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Ana-Maria Yanakieva
Ana-Maria Yanakieva ( bg, Ана-Мария Янакиева, born 5 August 1998) is a Bulgarian singer from the music label Virginia Records, the official representative of Sony Music Entertainment for Bulgaria. She is also a scholar of Dimitar Berbatov Foundation. Ana-Maria is a finalist from Season 2 of X Factor Bulgaria, which took place in 2013. Biography Ana-Maria was born in Levski, a small town in central Northern Bulgaria. Her mother Ralitza and her father Alexander are economists. She grew up and finished her primary education in Varna, the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. In 2012, she and her family moved to the capital Sofia. Ana-Maria started singing at the age of 6. Since then, she has participated in numerous musical contests in Bulgaria and abroad, and has won many of them. Her vocal coach is Adelina Koleva, a well-recognized name among Bulgarian music professionals. Since 2008, Ana-Maria is a scholar of Dimitar Berbatov Foundati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levski, Bulgaria
Levski ( bg, Левски ) is a town in central northern Bulgaria, an administrative center of the homonymous Levski Municipality in the very southeast of Pleven Province. Geography Levski Municipality is located on a territory of 414 km2 in the Danubian plain, Tuchenishko-Dolnoosomski region. The predominant relief in the municipality is the plain relief - the town of Levski is located at about 70 m above sea level. The distance to the regional town of Pleven is 50 km. The climate is temperate continental. History The old name of Levski (until 1897) is Karaagach (from Turkish - Black Elm). Today's Levski station before the Liberation from Ottoman rule was inhabited mainly by Turks. Some called it Turkish Karaach, unlike the village of Bulgarian Karaach, today's Totleben. In 1880 there were 1,082 inhabitants in Turkish Karaach. Six years after the Liberation, in 1884 a primary school was opened, and in 1887 a Bulgarian church was built. In 1881, the government of Drag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halo (Beyoncé Song)
"Halo" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her third studio album, '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'' (2008). Included on the ''I Am...'' disc, it was intended to give a glimpse of Beyoncé's life, stripped of her make-up and celebrity trappings. Columbia Records released the song, the album's fourth single, to mainstream radio in the United States on January 20, 2009, and to international markets from February 20. Inspired by Ray LaMontagne's 2004 song "Shelter", "Halo" was written and composed by Ryan Tedder and Evan Bogart, with additional minor songwriting by Beyoncé. It was originally conceived by Tedder and Bogart specifically for Beyoncé, although there was media speculation that it had been intended for Leona Lewis. "Halo" is a pop and R&B power ballad, the lyrics of which describe a sublime love. It features drum, piano, keyboard, string, synthesizer, and percussion instrumentation. The song faced a controversy when Kelly Clarkson claimed that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When You Believe
"When You Believe" is a song from the 1998 DreamWorks musical animated feature ''The Prince of Egypt''. It was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz. A pop single version of "When You Believe", with additional music and lyrics by writer-producer Kenneth Edmonds (Babyface), was also recorded for the film by American singers Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the film's end credits and its soundtrack album by DreamWorks Records. Additionally, the song serves as the soundtrack's lead single on November 2, 1998 and for both Houston's fourth studio album, ''My Love Is Your Love'' by Arista Records and Carey's first compilation album, '' #1's'' by Columbia Records. The original version of the song, featured in the narrative portion of the film, is performed by Sally Dworsky, Michelle Pfeiffer, and a children's choir (children's choir soloist: Andrew Bryan). "When You Believe" is described as a big ballad, with meaningful and inspirational lyrics, describing the ability each perso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Because Of You (Kelly Clarkson Song)
Because of You may refer to: Music Albums * ''Because of You'' (James Darren album), 2001 * ''Because of You'' (Ne-Yo album), 2007, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'' (Tony Bennett album), 1952, and the title song, a cover of the popular song (see below) * '' Neo Ttaemun-e'' (''Because of You''), a 2010 EP by After School, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'', a 1993 compilation album by Dexys Midnight Runners, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'', a 2003 album by The Kings * ''Because of You'', a 1998 album by Preservation Hall Jazz Band Songs * "Because of You" (1940 song), a popular song by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson, recorded by Tony Bennett and others * "Because of You" (98 Degrees song), 1998 * "Because of You" (After School song) * "Because of You" (The Cover Girls song) * "Because of You" (Gabrielle song), 1994 * "Because of You" (Kelly Clarkson song), 2005, recorded by herself with Reba McEntire * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Something's Got A Hold On Me
"Something's Got a Hold on Me" is a song by American singer Etta James. The song was written by James, Leroy Kirkland and Pearl Woods, while production was handled by Leonard and Phil Chess. It was released in 1962 as the third single from her 1962 self-titled album as a 7" vinyl disc. Musically, "Something's Got a Hold on Me" is an R&B track with elements of soul, blues and gospel. Upon its release, the single was an R&B hit, peaking at number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B Sides chart. "Something's Got a Hold on Me" has been covered and sampled by various contemporary artists. Pretty Lights sampled the song on his 2006 album ''Taking Up Your Precious Time''. In 2010, American singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera recorded a cover version of the song on the soundtrack ''Burlesque''. In 2011, the track was sampled on two hits: " Levels" by Swedish DJ Avicii, which in turn was sampled on " Good Feeling" by American rapper Flo Rida. Australian singer Jessica Mauboy also co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurt (Christina Aguilera Song)
"Hurt" is a song recorded by American singer Christina Aguilera for her fifth studio album, '' Back to Basics''. It was serviced to US contemporary hit radio stations on September 17, 2006, as the album's second single, and was released for purchase in November. Written by Aguilera, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson, and produced by Perry, the song describes how the protagonist deals with the loss of a loved one and was inspired by the death of Perry's father. "Hurt" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who praised her vocals but were ambivalent towards its production. The song peaked at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). According to Nielsen SoundScan, the single has sold over 1.1 million copies in the United States. It was a top-ten hit in Europe and Oceania, entering the top ten of record charts in countries including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, and Sweden. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heart Attack (Demi Lovato Song)
"Heart Attack" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato. The song was released on February 25, 2013, as the lead single from her fourth studio album ''Demi'' (2013). The song was produced by Mitch Allan, and Jason Evigan of "The Suspex", who co-wrote the song along with Lovato, Sean Douglas, Nikki Williams, and Aaron Phillips. "Heart Attack" is an electropop song that employs cardiac motifs to represent the fear of falling in love. It received acclaim from music critics, many of whom complimented its lyrics and Lovato's vocals. The song sold 215,000 copies in the US in its first week, her best sales week for a song download, and peaked at number ten on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Lovato's second solo top-ten single on the chart. It was later certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), having sold over two million copies in the United States. "Heart Attack" also performed well internationally, attaining certifica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Kind Of Love (Emeli Sandé Song)
"My Kind of Love" is a song recorded by Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé for her debut studio album, ''Our Version of Events'' (2012). It was released on 8 June 2012 as the album's fourth single and would go on to become a top-twenty hit on the UK Singles Chart. A year after its first release, in August 2013, It was announced that "My Kind of Love" would serve as the second single for the American market, after " Next to Me" was released as the album's first single. A brand new music video for the American release began production in mid-August. Background While many media outlets slated "Where I Sleep" to be released the fourth single, "My Kind of Love" was announced as the fourth single from the album on 18 April 2012. The track was written by Sandé, Ian Robinson, Emile Haynie and Danny Keyz, whilst production of the song was completed by Haynie, Daniel "Danny Keyz" Tannenbaum and Craze & Hoax. It is the only song on the album to have been produced by more than one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starships (song)
"Starships" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj from her second studio album '' Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012). It was released on February 14, 2012, by Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Republic as the lead single from the album. The song was written by Minaj, Nadir Khayat, Carl Falk, Rami Yacoub, Bilal Hajji, and Wayne Hector, and it was produced by RedOne, Yacoub, and Falk. "Starships" peaked inside the top five in fifteen countries. It debuted at number nine on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and spent a total of 21 consecutive weeks in the top ten and peaked at number five, breaking a chart record at the time. The song has sold 4.5 million digital downloads in the U.S. as of 2014, and has been certified six-times platinum by the RIAA, becoming her second-highest certified solo single in the U.S. The song is among the best-selling singles of all time worldwide, with 7.2 million copies sold, as of December 2012. The corresponding music video was shot on Oahu Isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bring Me To Life
"Bring Me to Life" is the debut single by American rock band Evanescence from their debut studio album, ''Fallen'' (2003). Wind-up released it as the album's lead single on April 7, 2003. The song was written by Amy Lee when she was 19, after an exchange with an acquaintance during a time she was in relationship turmoil; the song is about having been desensitized and realizing all the things she had been missing in life. Guitarist Ben Moody and David Hodges also have songwriting credit on the song, which features guest vocals from Paul McCoy of the band 12 Stones. Produced by Dave Fortman, "Bring Me to Life" is a nu metal and goth metal crossover song. The male vocal-rap was forced by the label against Lee's wishes, in order to market it in the musical landscape of the time. The critical response to the song was generally positive, with critics praising its melody and Lee's vocals. Following its inclusion in a scene of the film '' Daredevil'' and its soundtrack, "Bring Me to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halloween
Halloween or Hallowe'en (less commonly known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve) is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Saints' Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints ( hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. One theory holds that many Halloween traditions were influenced by Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain, which are believed to have pagan roots. Some go further and suggest that Samhain may have been Christianized as All Hallow's Day, along with its eve, by the early Church. Other academics believe Halloween began solely as a Christian holiday, being the vigil of All Hallow's Day. Celebrated in Ireland and Scotland for centuries, Irish and Scottish immigrants took many Halloween customs to North America in the 19th century,Brunvand, Jan (editor). ''Ame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Want To Know What Love Is
"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a power ballad by the British-American rock band Foreigner. It was released in November 1984 as the lead single from their fifth album, ''Agent Provocateur''. The song hit number one in both the United Kingdom and the United States and is the group's biggest hit to date. It remains one of the band's best-known songs and most enduring radio hits, charting in the top 25 in 2000, 2001, and 2002 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Adult Contemporary Recurrents chart. "I Want to Know What Love Is" has continued to garner critical acclaim, and is listed as one of ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's greatest songs of all time at number 476 in 2004 and at number 479 in 2010. The song is also featured in a number of films. Song information "I Want to Know What Love Is" was the first single released from Foreigner's album ''Agent Provocateur'' (1984). It is credited to Mick Jones, although an uncredited portion (somewhere between 5% according to Jones and 35% according ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
