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What was the name of DJ Sammy's mix of "Heaven"? | <text>What was the name of DJ Sammy's mix of "Heaven"?</text><reasoning>A popular trend in this era was remixing dance music hits into adult contemporary ballads, especially in the US, (for example, the "Candlelight Mix" versions of "Heaven" by DJ Sammy, "Listen To Your Heart" by D.H.T., and "Everytime We Touch" by Cas... |
Who recorded the song "Listen To Your Heart"? | <text>Who recorded the song "Listen To Your Heart"?</text><reasoning>A popular trend in this era was remixing dance music hits into adult contemporary ballads, especially in the US, (for example, the "Candlelight Mix" versions of "Heaven" by DJ Sammy, "Listen To Your Heart" by D.H.T., and "Everytime We Touch" by Cascad... |
Who is known for the song "Everytime We Touch"? | <text>Who is known for the song "Everytime We Touch"?</text><reasoning>A popular trend in this era was remixing dance music hits into adult contemporary ballads, especially in the US, (for example, the "Candlelight Mix" versions of "Heaven" by DJ Sammy, "Listen To Your Heart" by D.H.T., and "Everytime We Touch" by Casc... |
What artist performed the song "Forget You"? | <text>What artist performed the song "Forget You"?</text><reasoning>A popular trend in this era was remixing dance music hits into adult contemporary ballads, especially in the US, (for example, the "Candlelight Mix" versions of "Heaven" by DJ Sammy, "Listen To Your Heart" by D.H.T., and "Everytime We Touch" by Cascada... |
What version of P!nk's "Perfect" appeared on adult contemporary radio in 2011? | <text>What version of P!nk's "Perfect" appeared on adult contemporary radio in 2011?</text><reasoning>A popular trend in this era was remixing dance music hits into adult contemporary ballads, especially in the US, (for example, the "Candlelight Mix" versions of "Heaven" by DJ Sammy, "Listen To Your Heart" by D.H.T., a... |
What radio station format was sometimes regarded as a type of adult contemporary? | <text>What radio station format was sometimes regarded as a type of adult contemporary?</text><reasoning>In its early years of existence, the smooth jazz format was considered to be a form of AC, although it was mainly instrumental, and related a stronger resemblance to the soft AC-styled music. For many years, artists... |
What type of music was predominantly played on smooth jazz stations? | <text>What type of music was predominantly played on smooth jazz stations?</text><reasoning>In its early years of existence, the smooth jazz format was considered to be a form of AC, although it was mainly instrumental, and related a stronger resemblance to the soft AC-styled music. For many years, artists like George ... |
Along with Kenny G and Dave Koz, what artist was featured on smooth jazz stations? | <text>Along with Kenny G and Dave Koz, what artist was featured on smooth jazz stations?</text><reasoning>In its early years of existence, the smooth jazz format was considered to be a form of AC, although it was mainly instrumental, and related a stronger resemblance to the soft AC-styled music. For many years, artist... |
What other format of station were smooth jazz artists sometimes featured on? | <text>What other format of station were smooth jazz artists sometimes featured on?</text><reasoning>In its early years of existence, the smooth jazz format was considered to be a form of AC, although it was mainly instrumental, and related a stronger resemblance to the soft AC-styled music. For many years, artists like... |
What artist issued the album known as "the first true Adult Contemporary album of the decade"? | <text>What artist issued the album known as "the first true Adult Contemporary album of the decade"?</text><reasoning>In 1989, Linda Ronstadt released Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, described by critics as "the first true Adult Contemporary album of the decade", featuring American soul singer Aaron Neville o... |
In what year was the album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind released? | <text>In what year was the album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind released?</text><reasoning>In 1989, Linda Ronstadt released Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, described by critics as "the first true Adult Contemporary album of the decade", featuring American soul singer Aaron Neville on several of the ... |
What male singer featured on several songs from Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind? | <text>What male singer featured on several songs from Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind?</text><reasoning>In 1989, Linda Ronstadt released Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, described by critics as "the first true Adult Contemporary album of the decade", featuring American soul singer Aaron Neville on sev... |
What certification did Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind receive? | <text>What certification did Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind receive?</text><reasoning>In 1989, Linda Ronstadt released Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, described by critics as "the first true Adult Contemporary album of the decade", featuring American soul singer Aaron Neville on several of the twelv... |
Along with "Don't Know Much," what single won a Grammy? | <text>Along with "Don't Know Much," what single won a Grammy?</text><reasoning>In 1989, Linda Ronstadt released Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind, described by critics as "the first true Adult Contemporary album of the decade", featuring American soul singer Aaron Neville on several of the twelve tracks. The alb... |
During what period was adult contemporary its most commercially successful? | <text>During what period was adult contemporary its most commercially successful?</text><reasoning>Soft rock reached its commercial peak in the mid-to-late 1970s with acts such as Toto, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Air Supply, Seals and Crofts, America and the reformed Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours (1977) was the best... |
What artist released the best selling album of the 1970s? | <text>What artist released the best selling album of the 1970s?</text><reasoning>Soft rock reached its commercial peak in the mid-to-late 1970s with acts such as Toto, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Air Supply, Seals and Crofts, America and the reformed Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours (1977) was the best-selling album of ... |
In what year was the best selling album of the 1970s released? | <text>In what year was the best selling album of the 1970s released?</text><reasoning>Soft rock reached its commercial peak in the mid-to-late 1970s with acts such as Toto, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Air Supply, Seals and Crofts, America and the reformed Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours (1977) was the best-selling albu... |
What radio stationed owned by NBC played only soft rock? | <text>What radio stationed owned by NBC played only soft rock?</text><reasoning>Soft rock reached its commercial peak in the mid-to-late 1970s with acts such as Toto, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Air Supply, Seals and Crofts, America and the reformed Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours (1977) was the best-selling album of t... |
Who was a prominent figure at NBC's radio division? | <text>Who was a prominent figure at NBC's radio division?</text><reasoning>Soft rock reached its commercial peak in the mid-to-late 1970s with acts such as Toto, England Dan & John Ford Coley, Air Supply, Seals and Crofts, America and the reformed Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours (1977) was the best-selling album of the de... |
What age group does adult contemporary radio typically focus on? | <text>What age group does adult contemporary radio typically focus on?</text><reasoning>AC radio stations may play mainstream music, but they will exclude hip hop, dance tracks, hard rock, and some forms of teen pop, as they are less popular amongst the target demographic of these radio stations, which is intended for ... |
Along with teen pop, dance and hard rock, what form of music is typically not heard on AC radio? | <text>Along with teen pop, dance and hard rock, what form of music is typically not heard on AC radio?</text><reasoning>AC radio stations may play mainstream music, but they will exclude hip hop, dance tracks, hard rock, and some forms of teen pop, as they are less popular amongst the target demographic of these radio ... |
When did advertisers begin to focus on the adult contemporary age demographic? | <text>When did advertisers begin to focus on the adult contemporary age demographic?</text><reasoning>AC radio stations may play mainstream music, but they will exclude hip hop, dance tracks, hard rock, and some forms of teen pop, as they are less popular amongst the target demographic of these radio stations, which is... |
What type of music are AC stations noted as playing less of versus hits of the past? | <text>What type of music are AC stations noted as playing less of versus hits of the past?</text><reasoning>AC radio stations may play mainstream music, but they will exclude hip hop, dance tracks, hard rock, and some forms of teen pop, as they are less popular amongst the target demographic of these radio stations, wh... |
Who performed the song "Unbreak My Heart"? | <text>Who performed the song "Unbreak My Heart"?</text><reasoning>Another format, rhythmic AC, in addition to playing all the popular hot and soft AC music, past and present, places a heavy emphasis on disco as well as 1980s and 1990s dance hits, such as those by Amber, C&C Music Factory and Black Box, and includes dan... |
What is the name of a notable dance artist along with C&C Music Factory and Black Box? | <text>What is the name of a notable dance artist along with C&C Music Factory and Black Box?</text><reasoning>Another format, rhythmic AC, in addition to playing all the popular hot and soft AC music, past and present, places a heavy emphasis on disco as well as 1980s and 1990s dance hits, such as those by Amber, C&C M... |
What radio station format plays soft AC, hot AC, disco and dance? | <text>What radio station format plays soft AC, hot AC, disco and dance?</text><reasoning>Another format, rhythmic AC, in addition to playing all the popular hot and soft AC music, past and present, places a heavy emphasis on disco as well as 1980s and 1990s dance hits, such as those by Amber, C&C Music Factory and Blac... |
What artist notably remixed "Unbreak My Heart"? | <text>What artist notably remixed "Unbreak My Heart"?</text><reasoning>Another format, rhythmic AC, in addition to playing all the popular hot and soft AC music, past and present, places a heavy emphasis on disco as well as 1980s and 1990s dance hits, such as those by Amber, C&C Music Factory and Black Box, and include... |
On what date was the inaugural game of the AFL played? | <text>On what date was the inaugural game of the AFL played?</text><reasoning>The first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be analyzed and any ... |
Along with the Commandos, who played in the first Arena Football League game? | <text>Along with the Commandos, who played in the first Arena Football League game?</text><reasoning>The first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it cou... |
How many spectators watched the first Arena Football League game? | <text>How many spectators watched the first Arena Football League game?</text><reasoning>The first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be analyz... |
On what date was the first AFL game that aired on television? | <text>On what date was the first AFL game that aired on television?</text><reasoning>The first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be analyzed a... |
At what venue did the first televised Arena Football League game occur? | <text>At what venue did the first televised Arena Football League game occur?</text><reasoning>The first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be ... |
What milestone did Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, Whitney Houston and Shania Twain share on the 1990s adult contemporary charts? | <text>What milestone did Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, Whitney Houston and Shania Twain share on the 1990s adult contemporary charts?</text><reasoning>In addition to Celine Dion, who has had significant success on this chart, other artists with multiple number ones on the AC chart in the 1990... |
Along with Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow, what female singer-songwriter had chart success in the 1990s? | <text>Along with Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow, what female singer-songwriter had chart success in the 1990s?</text><reasoning>In addition to Celine Dion, who has had significant success on this chart, other artists with multiple number ones on the AC chart in the 1990s include Ma... |
On what chart did Whitney Houston see success? | <text>On what chart did Whitney Houston see success?</text><reasoning>In addition to Celine Dion, who has had significant success on this chart, other artists with multiple number ones on the AC chart in the 1990s include Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Michael Bolton, Whitney Houston and Shania Twain. Newer female singer-... |
Along with harmonies, what aspect of music is emphasized in adult contemporary? | <text>Along with harmonies, what aspect of music is emphasized in adult contemporary?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary tends to have lush, soothing and highly polished qualities where emphasis on melody and harmonies is accentuated. It is usually melodic enough to get a listener's attention, and is inoffensive and p... |
What is the typical structure of an adult contemporary song? | <text>What is the typical structure of an adult contemporary song?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary tends to have lush, soothing and highly polished qualities where emphasis on melody and harmonies is accentuated. It is usually melodic enough to get a listener's attention, and is inoffensive and pleasurable enough t... |
With what broader style of music does adult contemporary share its structure? | <text>With what broader style of music does adult contemporary share its structure?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary tends to have lush, soothing and highly polished qualities where emphasis on melody and harmonies is accentuated. It is usually melodic enough to get a listener's attention, and is inoffensive and ple... |
Along with being pleasurable, what trait makes adult contemporary appropriate for background music? | <text>Along with being pleasurable, what trait makes adult contemporary appropriate for background music?</text><reasoning>Adult contemporary tends to have lush, soothing and highly polished qualities where emphasis on melody and harmonies is accentuated. It is usually melodic enough to get a listener's attention, and ... |
What league did the AFL found in China? | <text>What league did the AFL found in China?</text><reasoning>In August 2012, the AFL announced a new project into China, known as the China American Football League. The CAFL project is headed up by ESPN NFL analyst and Philadelphia Soul majority owner president Ron Jaworski. The plans were to establish a six-team le... |
When was the AFL's China project announced? | <text>When was the AFL's China project announced?</text><reasoning>In August 2012, the AFL announced a new project into China, known as the China American Football League. The CAFL project is headed up by ESPN NFL analyst and Philadelphia Soul majority owner president Ron Jaworski. The plans were to establish a six-tea... |
Who is leading the China American Football League? | <text>Who is leading the China American Football League?</text><reasoning>In August 2012, the AFL announced a new project into China, known as the China American Football League. The CAFL project is headed up by ESPN NFL analyst and Philadelphia Soul majority owner president Ron Jaworski. The plans were to establish a ... |
What television network does Ron Jaworski work for? | <text>What television network does Ron Jaworski work for?</text><reasoning>In August 2012, the AFL announced a new project into China, known as the China American Football League. The CAFL project is headed up by ESPN NFL analyst and Philadelphia Soul majority owner president Ron Jaworski. The plans were to establish a... |
What team is Ron Jaworski the majority owner of? | <text>What team is Ron Jaworski the majority owner of?</text><reasoning>In August 2012, the AFL announced a new project into China, known as the China American Football League. The CAFL project is headed up by ESPN NFL analyst and Philadelphia Soul majority owner president Ron Jaworski. The plans were to establish a si... |
What radio format was described as being "the acoustic equivalent to Prozac"? | <text>What radio format was described as being "the acoustic equivalent to Prozac"?</text><reasoning>Termed "the acoustic equivalent to Prozac", soft adult contemporary, a more adult-oriented version of AC, was born in the late 1970s and grew in the early 1980s. WEEI-FM in Boston was the first station to use the term "... |
What decade saw the birth of the soft adult contemporary format? | <text>What decade saw the birth of the soft adult contemporary format?</text><reasoning>Termed "the acoustic equivalent to Prozac", soft adult contemporary, a more adult-oriented version of AC, was born in the late 1970s and grew in the early 1980s. WEEI-FM in Boston was the first station to use the term "soft rock", w... |
What radio station introduced the term "soft rock"? | <text>What radio station introduced the term "soft rock"?</text><reasoning>Termed "the acoustic equivalent to Prozac", soft adult contemporary, a more adult-oriented version of AC, was born in the late 1970s and grew in the early 1980s. WEEI-FM in Boston was the first station to use the term "soft rock", with ad slogan... |
Where was the station that introduced the term "soft rock" based? | <text>Where was the station that introduced the term "soft rock" based?</text><reasoning>Termed "the acoustic equivalent to Prozac", soft adult contemporary, a more adult-oriented version of AC, was born in the late 1970s and grew in the early 1980s. WEEI-FM in Boston was the first station to use the term "soft rock", ... |
What processed meat, featured in WEEI-FM's ad slogan, rhymes with Joni? | <text>What processed meat, featured in WEEI-FM's ad slogan, rhymes with Joni?</text><reasoning>Termed "the acoustic equivalent to Prozac", soft adult contemporary, a more adult-oriented version of AC, was born in the late 1970s and grew in the early 1980s. WEEI-FM in Boston was the first station to use the term "soft r... |
What age group is Urban AC focused towards? | <text>What age group is Urban AC focused towards?</text><reasoning>Urban AC is a form of AC music geared towards adult African-American audiences, and therefore, the artists that are played on these stations are most often black, such as Des'ree, whose album I Ain't Movin' was massively popular amongst both African Ame... |
What race is the target demographic of Urban AC radio? | <text>What race is the target demographic of Urban AC radio?</text><reasoning>Urban AC is a form of AC music geared towards adult African-American audiences, and therefore, the artists that are played on these stations are most often black, such as Des'ree, whose album I Ain't Movin' was massively popular amongst both ... |
Who is an example of an artist played on Urban AC format radio stations? | <text>Who is an example of an artist played on Urban AC format radio stations?</text><reasoning>Urban AC is a form of AC music geared towards adult African-American audiences, and therefore, the artists that are played on these stations are most often black, such as Des'ree, whose album I Ain't Movin' was massively pop... |
What is the name of the popular album released by Des'ree? | <text>What is the name of the popular album released by Des'ree?</text><reasoning>Urban AC is a form of AC music geared towards adult African-American audiences, and therefore, the artists that are played on these stations are most often black, such as Des'ree, whose album I Ain't Movin' was massively popular amongst b... |
What is the ethnicity of artists commonly played on urban adult contemporary radio? | <text>What is the ethnicity of artists commonly played on urban adult contemporary radio?</text><reasoning>Urban AC is a form of AC music geared towards adult African-American audiences, and therefore, the artists that are played on these stations are most often black, such as Des'ree, whose album I Ain't Movin' was ma... |
Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan and Kylie Minogue are artists in what genre of music? | <text>Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan and Kylie Minogue are artists in what genre of music?</text><reasoning>This format often includes dance-pop (such as upbeat songs by Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan and Kylie Minogue), power pops (mainly by boybands such as Backstreet Boys and Westlife), and adult-oriented soft rock mu... |
What type of band are Backstreet Boys and Westlife? | <text>What type of band are Backstreet Boys and Westlife?</text><reasoning>This format often includes dance-pop (such as upbeat songs by Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan and Kylie Minogue), power pops (mainly by boybands such as Backstreet Boys and Westlife), and adult-oriented soft rock music that are ballad-driven (typi... |
What genre of music is played by Westlife? | <text>What genre of music is played by Westlife?</text><reasoning>This format often includes dance-pop (such as upbeat songs by Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan and Kylie Minogue), power pops (mainly by boybands such as Backstreet Boys and Westlife), and adult-oriented soft rock music that are ballad-driven (typically by ... |
What genre of music is played by The Eagles? | <text>What genre of music is played by The Eagles?</text><reasoning>This format often includes dance-pop (such as upbeat songs by Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan and Kylie Minogue), power pops (mainly by boybands such as Backstreet Boys and Westlife), and adult-oriented soft rock music that are ballad-driven (typically b... |
What is the target age range of Hot AC stations? | <text>What is the target age range of Hot AC stations?</text><reasoning>This format often includes dance-pop (such as upbeat songs by Madonna, Cher, Gloria Estefan and Kylie Minogue), power pops (mainly by boybands such as Backstreet Boys and Westlife), and adult-oriented soft rock music that are ballad-driven (typical... |
Along with classic hits, what type of music do hot adult contemporary stations feature? | <text>Along with classic hits, what type of music do hot adult contemporary stations feature?</text><reasoning>Hot adult contemporary radio stations play a variety of classic hits and contemporary mainstream music aimed at an adult audience. Some Hot AC stations concentrate slightly more on pop music and alternative ro... |
What is the primary audience of hot adult contemporary format stations? | <text>What is the primary audience of hot adult contemporary format stations?</text><reasoning>Hot adult contemporary radio stations play a variety of classic hits and contemporary mainstream music aimed at an adult audience. Some Hot AC stations concentrate slightly more on pop music and alternative rock to target the... |
What demographic do hot AC stations featuring more pop and alternative rock focus on? | <text>What demographic do hot AC stations featuring more pop and alternative rock focus on?</text><reasoning>Hot adult contemporary radio stations play a variety of classic hits and contemporary mainstream music aimed at an adult audience. Some Hot AC stations concentrate slightly more on pop music and alternative rock... |
Along with urban and rhythmic dance tracks, what genre is featured on hot AC stations with a younger audience? | <text>Along with urban and rhythmic dance tracks, what genre is featured on hot AC stations with a younger audience?</text><reasoning>Hot adult contemporary radio stations play a variety of classic hits and contemporary mainstream music aimed at an adult audience. Some Hot AC stations concentrate slightly more on pop m... |
Along with urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz, what station format might feature music from Sade? | <text>Along with urban adult contemporary and smooth jazz, what station format might feature music from Sade?</text><reasoning>Anita Baker, Sade, Regina Belle, and Luther Vandross are other examples of artists who appeal to mainstream AC, urban AC and smooth jazz listeners. Some soft AC and urban AC stations like to pl... |
What other format is sometimes played on urban AC stations? | <text>What other format is sometimes played on urban AC stations?</text><reasoning>Anita Baker, Sade, Regina Belle, and Luther Vandross are other examples of artists who appeal to mainstream AC, urban AC and smooth jazz listeners. Some soft AC and urban AC stations like to play smooth jazz on the weekends. In recent ye... |
When might you hear smooth jazz on a soft AC station? | <text>When might you hear smooth jazz on a soft AC station?</text><reasoning>Anita Baker, Sade, Regina Belle, and Luther Vandross are other examples of artists who appeal to mainstream AC, urban AC and smooth jazz listeners. Some soft AC and urban AC stations like to play smooth jazz on the weekends. In recent years, t... |
What is a more recent name for the smooth jazz format? | <text>What is a more recent name for the smooth jazz format?</text><reasoning>Anita Baker, Sade, Regina Belle, and Luther Vandross are other examples of artists who appeal to mainstream AC, urban AC and smooth jazz listeners. Some soft AC and urban AC stations like to play smooth jazz on the weekends. In recent years, ... |
What was the smooth jazz format renamed? | <text>What was the smooth jazz format renamed?</text><reasoning>Anita Baker, Sade, Regina Belle, and Luther Vandross are other examples of artists who appeal to mainstream AC, urban AC and smooth jazz listeners. Some soft AC and urban AC stations like to play smooth jazz on the weekends. In recent years, the Smooth Jaz... |
What genre of music are bands like Feist and Wilco? | <text>What genre of music are bands like Feist and Wilco?</text><reasoning>Since the mid-2000s, the mainstreaming of bands like Wilco and Feist have pushed indie rock into the adult contemporary conversation. In the early 2010s, indie musicians like Imagine Dragons, Mumford & Sons, Of Monsters & Men, The Lumineers and ... |
Along with Mumford & Sons, Of Monsters & Men, Ed Sheeran and The Lumineers, what indie artist has had adult contemporary success? | <text>Along with Mumford & Sons, Of Monsters & Men, Ed Sheeran and The Lumineers, what indie artist has had adult contemporary success?</text><reasoning>Since the mid-2000s, the mainstreaming of bands like Wilco and Feist have pushed indie rock into the adult contemporary conversation. In the early 2010s, indie musicia... |
Along with the New Orleans VooDoo, Kansas City Brigade, Philadelphia Soul and Georgia Force, what former team returned for the 2011 season? | <text>Along with the New Orleans VooDoo, Kansas City Brigade, Philadelphia Soul and Georgia Force, what former team returned for the 2011 season?</text><reasoning>For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after havi... |
Along with the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers and Los Angeles Avengers, what team did not return for the 2011 season? | <text>Along with the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers and Los Angeles Avengers, what team did not return for the 2011 season?</text><reasoning>For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after... |
What expansion team joined the league in 2011? | <text>What expansion team joined the league in 2011?</text><reasoning>For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after having last played in 2008. However, the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyer... |
For what NFL team did Lynn Swann play? | <text>For what NFL team did Lynn Swann play?</text><reasoning>For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after having last played in 2008. However, the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroyers, Los A... |
What was the former name of the Tampa Bay Storm? | <text>What was the former name of the Tampa Bay Storm?</text><reasoning>For the 2011 season, the Philadelphia Soul, Kansas City Brigade, San Jose SaberCats, New Orleans VooDoo, and the Georgia Force returned to the AFL after having last played in 2008. However, the Grand Rapids Rampage, Colorado Crush, Columbus Destroy... |
Along with R&B, pop and rock, what genre of music is represented on modern soft AC stations? | <text>Along with R&B, pop and rock, what genre of music is represented on modern soft AC stations?</text><reasoning>The "soft" AC format has reinvented in the late 2000s/early 2010s as a result of its declining relevance, adopting a more upmarket, middle-of-the-road approach, with a selection of "oldies" (usually from ... |
What genre of music do new songs on soft AC stations often belong to? | <text>What genre of music do new songs on soft AC stations often belong to?</text><reasoning>The "soft" AC format has reinvented in the late 2000s/early 2010s as a result of its declining relevance, adopting a more upmarket, middle-of-the-road approach, with a selection of "oldies" (usually from the 1960s/70s onwards),... |
During what period did soft AC stations attempt to reinvent themselves? | <text>During what period did soft AC stations attempt to reinvent themselves?</text><reasoning>The "soft" AC format has reinvented in the late 2000s/early 2010s as a result of its declining relevance, adopting a more upmarket, middle-of-the-road approach, with a selection of "oldies" (usually from the 1960s/70s onwards... |
In what country is soft adult contemporary called "EZ Rock"? | <text>In what country is soft adult contemporary called "EZ Rock"?</text><reasoning>Other popular names for the format include "Warm", "Sunny", "Bee" (or "B") and (particularly in Canada) "EZ Rock". The format can be seen as a more contemporary successor to and combination of the middle of the road (MOR), beautiful mus... |
Along with MOR, easy listening and soft rock, what format is soft adult contemporary a successor to? | <text>Along with MOR, easy listening and soft rock, what format is soft adult contemporary a successor to?</text><reasoning>Other popular names for the format include "Warm", "Sunny", "Bee" (or "B") and (particularly in Canada) "EZ Rock". The format can be seen as a more contemporary successor to and combination of the... |
What occupation is stereotypical held by soft adult contemporary listeners? | <text>What occupation is stereotypical held by soft adult contemporary listeners?</text><reasoning>Other popular names for the format include "Warm", "Sunny", "Bee" (or "B") and (particularly in Canada) "EZ Rock". The format can be seen as a more contemporary successor to and combination of the middle of the road (MOR)... |
What advertising demographic is soft adult contemporary marketed towards? | <text>What advertising demographic is soft adult contemporary marketed towards?</text><reasoning>Other popular names for the format include "Warm", "Sunny", "Bee" (or "B") and (particularly in Canada) "EZ Rock". The format can be seen as a more contemporary successor to and combination of the middle of the road (MOR), ... |
What station first introduced the tagline "everyone at work can agree on"? | <text>What station first introduced the tagline "everyone at work can agree on"?</text><reasoning>Other popular names for the format include "Warm", "Sunny", "Bee" (or "B") and (particularly in Canada) "EZ Rock". The format can be seen as a more contemporary successor to and combination of the middle of the road (MOR),... |
What is CCM an acronym of? | <text>What is CCM an acronym of?</text><reasoning>Contemporary Christian music (CCM) has several subgenres, one being "Christian AC". Radio & Records, for instance, lists Christian AC among its format charts. There has been crossover to mainstream and hot AC formats by many of the core artists of the Christian AC genre... |
What genre of music is performed by MercyMe? | <text>What genre of music is performed by MercyMe?</text><reasoning>Contemporary Christian music (CCM) has several subgenres, one being "Christian AC". Radio & Records, for instance, lists Christian AC among its format charts. There has been crossover to mainstream and hot AC formats by many of the core artists of the ... |
What publication includes Christian AC with its format charts? | <text>What publication includes Christian AC with its format charts?</text><reasoning>Contemporary Christian music (CCM) has several subgenres, one being "Christian AC". Radio & Records, for instance, lists Christian AC among its format charts. There has been crossover to mainstream and hot AC formats by many of the co... |
Along with mainstream AC, what format has also featured Christian AC artists on a crossover basis? | <text>Along with mainstream AC, what format has also featured Christian AC artists on a crossover basis?</text><reasoning>Contemporary Christian music (CCM) has several subgenres, one being "Christian AC". Radio & Records, for instance, lists Christian AC among its format charts. There has been crossover to mainstream ... |
Along with romantic and sexual relationships, family and work, what do soft adult contemporary songs sometimes discuss? | <text>Along with romantic and sexual relationships, family and work, what do soft adult contemporary songs sometimes discuss?</text><reasoning>A large portion of music played on this format are either considered oldies or recurrent. It often deals with modern romantic and sexual relationships (and sometimes other adult... |
Music from what two decades is notably featured on the soft AC format? | <text>Music from what two decades is notably featured on the soft AC format?</text><reasoning>A large portion of music played on this format are either considered oldies or recurrent. It often deals with modern romantic and sexual relationships (and sometimes other adult themes such as work, raising children, and famil... |
Along with classic R&B, what genre is notably featured on soft AC stations? | <text>Along with classic R&B, what genre is notably featured on soft AC stations?</text><reasoning>A large portion of music played on this format are either considered oldies or recurrent. It often deals with modern romantic and sexual relationships (and sometimes other adult themes such as work, raising children, and ... |
What radio station format is soft AC often contrasted with? | <text>What radio station format is soft AC often contrasted with?</text><reasoning>A large portion of music played on this format are either considered oldies or recurrent. It often deals with modern romantic and sexual relationships (and sometimes other adult themes such as work, raising children, and family) in a tho... |
Who invented the term "urban adult contemporary format"? | <text>Who invented the term "urban adult contemporary format"?</text><reasoning>In response to the pressure on Hot AC, a new kind of AC format cropped up among American radio recently. The urban adult contemporary format (a term coined by Barry Mayo) usually attracts a large number of African Americans and sometimes Ca... |
What demographic group is the urban adult contemporary format marketed to? | <text>What demographic group is the urban adult contemporary format marketed to?</text><reasoning>In response to the pressure on Hot AC, a new kind of AC format cropped up among American radio recently. The urban adult contemporary format (a term coined by Barry Mayo) usually attracts a large number of African American... |
What style of singing is absent from R&B played on urban adult contemporary format stations? | <text>What style of singing is absent from R&B played on urban adult contemporary format stations?</text><reasoning>In response to the pressure on Hot AC, a new kind of AC format cropped up among American radio recently. The urban adult contemporary format (a term coined by Barry Mayo) usually attracts a large number o... |
Along with R&B, gospel and dance music, what type of music is represented on urban adult contemporary stations? | <text>Along with R&B, gospel and dance music, what type of music is represented on urban adult contemporary stations?</text><reasoning>In response to the pressure on Hot AC, a new kind of AC format cropped up among American radio recently. The urban adult contemporary format (a term coined by Barry Mayo) usually attrac... |
Urban adult contemporary music came into being because of pressure on what previously existing format? | <text>Urban adult contemporary music came into being because of pressure on what previously existing format?</text><reasoning>In response to the pressure on Hot AC, a new kind of AC format cropped up among American radio recently. The urban adult contemporary format (a term coined by Barry Mayo) usually attracts a larg... |
What AC format is especially known for playing Christmas music in the Christmas season? | <text>What AC format is especially known for playing Christmas music in the Christmas season?</text><reasoning>In recent years it has become common for many AC stations, particularly soft AC stations, to play primarily or exclusively Christmas music during the Christmas season in November and December. While these tend... |
During what two months does the Christmas season take place? | <text>During what two months does the Christmas season take place?</text><reasoning>In recent years it has become common for many AC stations, particularly soft AC stations, to play primarily or exclusively Christmas music during the Christmas season in November and December. While these tend mostly to be contemporary ... |
Along with Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Carpenters, Percy Faith and Andy Williams, who is an artist played on AC stations around Christmastime but not otherwise? | <text>Along with Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Carpenters, Percy Faith and Andy Williams, who is an artist played on AC stations around Christmastime but not otherwise?</text><reasoning>In recent years it has become common for many AC stations, particularly soft AC stations, to play primarily or exclusiv... |
Along with Richard Marx, Bonnie Tyler, George Michael, Phil Collins, and Laura Branigan, what artist was also frequently played on Contemporary Hit Radio stations? | <text>Along with Richard Marx, Bonnie Tyler, George Michael, Phil Collins, and Laura Branigan, what artist was also frequently played on Contemporary Hit Radio stations?</text><reasoning>Mainstream AC itself has evolved in a similar fashion over the years; traditional AC artists like Barbra Streisand, the Carpenters, D... |
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