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One of the contestants on the new season of “American Idol” may have a definite leg up on the competition! Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys just revealed that his son, Baylee Littrell, is going to be on the show!…

Today's THROWBACK LOVE TRAX has the story behind another favorite '80s love song. And just like yesterday's, this song also got a second chance - and we're so glad it did! "Open Arms" is Journey's biggest hit and dates back to 1982.…

Today's THROWBACK LOVE TRAX got a second chance - and we're so glad it did! "Always" by Atlantic Starr hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart in 1987. Band members Jonathan, David, and Wayne Lewis first brought up the song in 1982 and hoped…

We continue our look at THROWBACK LOVE TRAX and the stories behind the hit love songs of the '80s and '90s! Today it's "You're the Inspiration" by Chicago! It hit No. 3 on the Billboard chart in January 1985 and has been played at many…

Today's THROWBACK LOVE TRAX features a surprise we didn't see coming! "Endless Love," the 1981 song that Billboard called the greatest song duet of all time, almost didn't happen! Richie met with movie producer Jon Peters and director…

"Saturday Night Live," the show that brought us Chevy Chase, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, the Church Lady, Weekend Update, Celebrity Jeopardy, More Cowbell, and so much more, is turning 50 this year and the show has some very special events…

Our THROWBACK LOVE TRAX today looks at an enormously popular song that was first written in 1973. It became the best-selling single of all time by a female solo artist when it was released by another singer in 1992. Can you guess?…

Our THROWBACK LOVE TRAX continues with the fun story behind the popular 1984 Foreigner ballad, "I Wanna Know What Love Is." It was written by Foreigner's founder Mick Jones. He reflected on writing Foreigner's best-known song and said,…

The Backstreet Boys are back again - this time, for an epic residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas! Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, and Kevin Richardson just announced their "Into the Millennium" experience - named…

Today's THROWBACK LOVE TRAX takes us back to 1996. British singer Donna Lewis released her debut album, Now in a Minute, and the lead single was "I Love You Always Forever." The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard chart, where it…

Happy birthday to Sheryl Crow! The singer-songwriter-musician-actress is 63 today! Crow's mark on music is undeniable: she's a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, has nine Grammy Awards (nominated 32 times!), and has sold more than 50…

Today's THROWBACK LOVE TRAX might surprise you! Madonna's hit song from 1985, "Crazy For You," was her second No. 1 hit, earned her first Grammy nomination, and became the high school slow dance song of the 1980s. Did you know it was…