REM’s Everybody Hurts was voted as the most depressing song of all time according to a survey made by theater producer David King. The research reveals that listening to a sad tune made seven out of ten men shed tears. Moreover, the same study shows that one in five females ‘often’ cried when hearing a sad song.

Based on the same survey, ‘Everybody Hurts’ by American band REM gain the title as the most depressing song of all time, followed by Elton John’s ‘Candle in the Wind’ and Mike and the Mechanics’ ‘The Living Years’. Whitney Houston’s ‘I will always love you’ came fourth, while Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’ was eighth.

“I was really interested in finding out a bit more about the power of music and how it affects us all,” David King said. “To be honest I wasn’t one bit surprised that men have such a strong reaction to music. I have been in and around music all my life and I know just what a powerful effect it can have on people,” he added.

According to the study, most people cry at home, but nuptial music can also be extremely emotional with four in ten women admitting they had cried. Besides, a sad song on the car radio can also reduce many of us to tears, with 23 per cent of men and 33 per cent of women admitting to crying behind the wheel.

The tragic death of the young performer shocked the whole world. In spite of the up-and-coming news related to her drug and alcohol addiction the cause of her actual death was still an enigma. The Dailymail now reveals the actual triggering factor that led to this dramatic event. Amy Winehouse ‘drank herself to death only hours after saying she was desperate to live because she still had so much to achieve’.

The tremendous amount of alcohol in her organism sent her into a coma. Investigators found no less than 3 empty vodka bottles near her body on the day she died. The pathologist who examined Amy’s body claimed that ‘she had 416mg of alcohol per decilitre of blood – five times the legal drink-drive limit of 80mg’ (Dailymail.com).

Amy Winehouse’s doctor revealed that the singer repeatedly disregarded the his warnings related to the dangers of alcohol consumption. Private GP Christina Romete has serious doubts about the real intention of the diva to drink herself to death. Hours before her death Amy confessed that, “I do not want to die… I have not achieved a lot of the things I wanted.’ The same specialist claimed that, Amy made “tremendous efforts” to combat her alcohol addiction and get back on track with her life. We also find out the opinion of Dr. Romete about the last hours of the singer, “She was calm, she was coherent, she was tipsy but she didn’t slur and she was able to hold a full conversation,’ she said. ‘I wasn’t concerned that she was suicidal, she hadn’t expressed a wish to die.”

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., PRNewswire/ — Country Music’s legendary duo The Judds will kick off 2010 CMA Music Festival and Fan Fair® with the opening daily concert on the Riverfront Park Stage on Thursday, June 10 (10:00 AM/CT).

“The Judds performing on the Riverfront Park Stage – THAT is something worth waking up for!” said Steve Moore, CMA Chairman of the Board. “We are so excited to have Naomi and Wynonna reunite at CMA Music Festival and kick off all the festivities. We know this will be a one-of-a-kind performance as only The Judds can do.”

“We are totally psyched to get to kick off CMA Music Fest this year on the Riverfront Park Stage,” said Naomi and Wynonna Judd. “We can’t wait to be live with fans and music lovers from across the country. It’s such a privilege to partner with CMA to spread the word about our final tour. Plan your life around it…The Judds are coming back.”

This will be The Judds’ sixth time to perform together at CMA Music Festival. They previously performed together at the event in 1984, 1985, 1990, 2003 and 2009. Wynonna has also performed solo at the Festival seven times in the past (1992, 1995, 1999, 2004-2006, and 2009). The Judds won a total of nine CMA Awards, including four consecutive wins as Vocal Duo of the Year (1988-1991), three consecutive wins as Vocal Group of the Year (1985-1987), Single of the Year (1985 for “Why Not Me”), and the Horizon Award (1984).

In preparation for The Judds’ highly anticipated 2010 final tour later this year, the legendary Country Music duo invited fans to submit names for the “Name That Tour” contest. The winning name will be selected by The Judds and awarded credit in the 2010 Commemorative Judds Tour Book, a thank you video from The Judds, and $500 in tour merchandise. Contest ends 4/23/10. For details, visit http://www.wynonna.com.

2010 CMA Music Festival is Thursday-Sunday, June 10-13 in downtown Nashville. Admittance to the Riverfront Park Stage is free, but four-day ticket holders have an exclusive 45-minute, early-entrance window before the gates open to the general public. The Riverfront concerts are a popular destination for families who want to enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on the sloping bank of the Cumberland River. The concerts are fun in the sun within easy walking distance of all the Festival event sites, with food vendors, activities, and more. Artist lineups for the Riverfront Park Stage will be announced soon.

For up-to-the-minute information about four-day ticket packages, single night tickets to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit www.CMAfest.com to sign up for CMA Exclusive e-news and join the CMA MOB mobile community. Fans may also want to check out CMA’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/CountryMusicAssociation), Twitter (www.Twitter.com/Country Music), MySpace (www.MySpace.com/cmamusicfestival), and YouTube (www.YouTube.com/CountryMusicAssoc) pages.

WASHINGTON, PRNewswire/ — The annual Mustock series returns with the Mustock 2010 Outdoor Music Festival, presented by Mustock LLC, in Lignum, VA on July 30, 2010 through August 1, 2010.  Twenty-two artists will perform Friday evening, entire day on Saturday, with a tree planting ceremony ending the event on Sunday.

Visitors to the Festival will enjoy music styles from across the spectrum of funk, soul, hip-hop, dance, reggae and indie rock.  Artists performing this year include roots and experimental dub reggae group, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Tony Ozier and the Doo Doo Funk All-Stars along with the hip-hop artist known for the theme music for the TV series, The Boondocks, Asheru and his band The ELs.

Alexis Golden Lover, Beetnix, Breden Sound System, Fatso, GODISHEUS, Punk Rogers, Pure Light Seed, SEE-I, Tamika Love Jones and W. Ellington Felton complete the Mustock 2010 lineup.

In addition to the musical entertainment, food, unique clothing, jewelry, camping and yoga by Edward Robinson will be available.

Recording artist, Mustafa Akbar, known to his fans as Mustabar, created the Festival eight years ago. The yearly music event was born of Mustafa’s desire to share his love for his family’s land in Central Virginia.  That passion evolved into an opportunity to showcase the music of his fellow artists and celebrate summer with surrounding communities.

“This land has been in my family since 1882,” says Mustafa.  ”Just as my mom’s siblings and their families and friends would gather for parties, fish fries and music, the tradition has been carried on.  I cannot wait to share the cool vibe and hot lineup with fans this year. Mustock 2010 will be the best.”

The festival will see an added element this year: a nightly music tent.  Philadelphia’s own Rob Paine of Solomonic Sound System and Washington, DC’s Nappy Riddem, will host the Dub Tent on Friday night.  DJ Jahsonic (also from DC), Thunderball and Alexandria, Virginia’s All Good Funk Alliance, host the Funk, Soul and Hip-Hop Tent on Saturday night.

Mustock 2010 is open to music lovers of all ages during the day, with the nightly music tent being for those 21 years of age and older.  Tickets are on sale with prices ranging from $25 for day passes to $65 for weekend passes.  Camping is included in the price of weekend passes.  Discounted tickets may be purchased at www.mustockllc.com until Tuesday, July 27.

Mustock LLC offers sponsorship and vendor packages for Mustock 2010.  Information is available by calling 216-543-0886 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              216-543-0886      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or via the website.

Lignum, Virginia is a one-hour 20-minute drive from Washington, DC and 20 minutes from Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Additional hotels and motels are located in Fredericksburg and Culpeper, Virginia.