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!

Christmas commemorates the birth of the Savior of the world, and musicians have been writing songs to celebrate it for more than 1500 years. While The Music List loves to enjoy songs about snow, Santa, bells, and Christmas trees, it is the birth of the Christ child that is worth celebrating and honoring. In this episode, the siblings bring tidings of great joy along with a competitive spirit as they debate the best songs specifically relating to the nativity scene. There are hymns as well as contemporary songs. Join the siblings as they tackle more than a millennium's worth of music to make the definitive list of the best nativity songs of all time.

The Music List hopes you haven't already finished your Christmas shopping, because we have some recommendations for the music lovers in your life. In this special public service episode, the siblings outline not the normal nine, but a grand total of fifteen amazing albums that make incredible gifts. Vinyl records have made a comeback for the ages, and more and more people are starting collections. Check out this episode of The Music List and listen to samples of the choices. The biggest qualification for this year's list? They have to be "no skip" albums. The album has to be a great listen from start to finish!

The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday. Despite the ominous sounding name, Black Friday is a great day for many retailers. It's the day when many small businesses no longer operate in the red but get into the black and turn a profit for the year. The siblings grew up as the children of a small business owner, so it is fitting to celebrate Black Friday with the best songs that have "black" in the title. If you think your Thanksgiving table got contentious when somebody brought up politics, you ain't seen nothing yet. This one gets personal. It gets heated, and on the proverbial chopping block to not make the cut include some of the most recognized rock classics of all time. So, what are the best songs with "Black" in the title? Listen in as the siblings duke their way out to the definitive top 5 list!

Autumn is here, and one of stars of the season are the beautiful fall leaves. Pun intended, the Music List thought it would be appropriate to list out the best songs about leaving. Leaving what? Leaving where? Leaving...who? Or even how? With no genre restrictions to limit the siblings, this episode has a little something for everybody. So, sit back, but certainly don't...leave...until you've heard the definitive best five songs about leaving!

Get your popcorn ready, but don't expect to get too comfortable...Horror movies use the visual to scare you, spook you, and get you on the edge on of your seat. With macabre imagery and clever cinematography, directors can keep you awake and making you afraid to look under your bed. However, it is the often the score that sets the mood. It is a song that can transform a shot of a beautiful fall night on a desolate suburban street into an anxiety-filled moment full of dread. In this episode, the siblings take on a favorite subject of theirs- horror movies- and debate the greatest horror movie theme songs of all time. There are timeless classics and modern frighteners in this Halloween inspired episode. If you want to survive the episode, remember the rules: no hanky-panky, no drinking or drug usage...and no pausing before saying, "I'll be right back..."