John Mayer

Seven-time Grammy award winning singer/songwriter John Mayer has carved a niche for himself crafting earnest ballads in both the rock and pop genres. Mayer grew up in Connecticut but began his music career while living in Georgia and often references blues artists like B.B. King and Eric Clapton as influences on his evolving sound.

Mayer's second album, 2002's Room For Squares, helped establish him as a popular performer with several tracks becoming major radio hits: "Your Body Is A Wonderland," "Why Georgia Why," and the geek-anthem "No Such Thing." Mayer won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal from that album and went on to win again in the same category for "Daughters" in 2004 from the Heavier Things album.

Mayer — seemingly having mastered the world of music, including a cover shot for Rolling Stone's The Top 20 New Guitar Gods — has branched out into all realms of media. In 2004 he began writing a regular column for Esquire magazine titled "Music Lessons With John Mayer," where he fused his penchant for clever witicisms with pop culture observations.

Mayer was one of the first celebrities to maintain a regularly updated blog, ahead of the current trend of celeb blogging. Mayer, having embraced this new media, has been a tabloid staple ever since. This transition from serious musician to tabloid fodder was helped in part by his habit of dating high-profile celebrity women (Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jennifer Aniston to name a few) and then writing about it.

Mayer is also a prolific Twitterer and seems to enjoy making regular off-the-cuff updates, often landing himself in hot water.

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• Album Review: John Mayer - Battle Studies

  
  Sound-Savvy: The Community for True Fans of Real Music — Authority: 487
  Artist name: John MayerAlbum title: Battle StudiesRelease date: 11.17.09It’s probably too easy for me to associate the content of John Mayer’s Battle Studies with his recent split from former Friends actress Jennifer Aniston. Still, after multiple listens to Mayer’s latest recording, it seems as if the New York ...
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• Quote of the Day by John Mayer

  
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  “I should be having sex with more girls,” John said. “It’s crazy to me that in my head, that being 32 and dating women is going to get me in trouble. I can’t even explain to you how terrible that feels, that I equate dating a woman with punishment, shame, guilt, disappointment, reproach, ...
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• John Mayer in Details: “I’m not exactly Bob Dylan”

  
  Cele|bitchy — Authority: 718
  John Mayer is the cover boy for the December issue of Details Magazine . The full interview is here , but I’m only going to do the highlights, because if we let him, John Mayer will douchily pontificate our ears off. Some minor things first: John Mayer drinks Scotch! Damn, I drink Scotch. I need a new drink. ...
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• John Mayer - Battle Studies

  
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  Banda: John Mayer Album: Battle Studies Ano: 2009 Label: Aware/Columbia Records Tracklist: 1. Heartbreak Warfare 2. All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye 3. Half Of My Heart (Featuring Taylor Swift) 4. Who Says 5. Perfectly Lonely 6. Assassin 7. Crossroads 8. War Of My Life 9. Edge Of Desire 10. Do You Know Me 11. ...
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• Babblinks

  
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  John Mayer says he should be having more sex. - Socialite Life Katherine Heigl ’s adorable daughter Naleigh Kelley is 1 already! - Just Jared Lori Laughlin ’s in great shape! - The Superficial Is Susan Boyle a complete f***ing nutbag? - Holy Moly! Lindsay Lohan thought she deserved $14K worth of ...
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• John Mayer “should be having sex with more girls”

  
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  Watch out ladies, John Mayer wants more sex but he doesn’t really like the thought of dating and relationships. “I should be having sex with more girls,” John Mayer admitted in an interview this weekend. But maybe that’s not the best approach considering that the hunky singer, who opened up to the New York ...
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• Breaking Down the Hottest Hot Chicks of the 00s

  
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  Before you read this by the number account of the list, be sure to check out The 100 Hottest Hot Chicks of the 00’s first. It is safe to say I spent more time doing research for this list than I have, or will have, for any of my Greatest of the 00’s list (check the categories link for previous ones). In fact ...
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• John Mayer “Dating Women is going to get me in trouble”

  
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  This is what John Mayer thinks of women and relationships, its a little unexpected. “I should be having sex with more girls,” John Mayer admitted in an interview this weekend. But maybe that’s not the best approach considering that the hunky singer, who opened up to the New York Times about his love life, ...
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• John Mayer Ready to Settle Down?

  
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  JOHN Mayer has hinted he’s ready to settle down.The Gravity singer — who has previously dated Hollywood beauties Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz and Jessica Simpson — says he’s written a song about a guy who can’t commit to a relationship.“I’ve written this song about a guy that cannot quite get it ...
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• Selena Gomez’ Hairstyle At 2009 AMA Awards - Steal Her Style

  
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  Disney beauty Selena Gomez looked adorable in a gathered sequined silver hued mini dress that glimmered against the light on the Red Carpet.  The mass of sequins caught the light during the actual AMA ceremony when she glided onto the stage presenting an award.The silver hue of her gown was a perfect contrast to her ...
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• Paula Deen Hit With A Ham & The Hot Links!

  
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  Paula Deen Hit With A Ham! - Tabloid Prodigy Is Steven Tyler Too Old To Be Partying? - Pop Eater Is Ashley Greene Anorexic Or Just Dumb? - Anything Hollywood Hayden Panettiere Is Bouncy - Drunken Stepfather Andy Samberg Hooking Up With Reba McIntyre ? - Celebrity Smack People Are Actually ...
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• John Mayer Takes On Toronto

  
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  John Mayer. Photo: INFDaily.com Conquering the US with his soon to be number 1 CD “Battle Studies” is not enough for John Mayer. He headed over Toronto to dominate over there. Dressed for Toronto weather, John Mayer came with sharpie in hand to sign some autographs for fans before performing at the Hard Rock ...
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• How John Mayer uses an iPhone

  
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  There you are, front row at a John Mayer concert holding your iPhone. The man is giving all he’s got by playing incredible solos while giving hands to the his audience at the same time. Then he comes to you, takes away your camera and uses your iPhone as a bottleneck . What do you do? Of course, you throw that ...
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• Paula Deen Hit With A Ham & Links To Hollywood

  
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  Paula Deen Hit With A Ham! – Tabloid ProdigyIs Steven Tyler Too Old To Be Partying? – Pop EaterIs Ashley Greene Anorexic Or Just Dumb? – Anything HollywoodHayden Panettiere Is Bouncy – Drunken StepfatherAndy Samberg Hooking Up With Reba McIntyre? – Celebrity SmackPeople Are Actually Buying Sarah Palin’s ...
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• John Mayer Equates Dating A Woman To Punishment

  
  The Star Celeb — Authority: 513
  According to JenniferAnistonSource.com singer John Mayer recently spoke with the New York Times on the perils of celebrity courtship. The following is what he had to say about it: “It’s crazy to me that in my head, that being 32 and dating women is going to get me in trouble. I can’t even explain to you how ...
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• JOHN MAYER TURNS UP AT TORONTO HARD ROCK

  
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  Making the outing up north of the border, John Mayer was speckled nod his most fas whilst out in Toronto, Canada upon Monday (November 23). The “Half of My Heart” thespian was forsaken off during the Hard Rock Cafe during Dundas Square, where he’s slated to perform for the couple of name propitious competition ...
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• John Mayer Turns Up at Toronto Hard Rock

  
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  Making the trip up north of the border, John Mayer was spotted greeting his many fas while out in Toronto, Canada on Monday (November 23). The “Half of My Heart” singer was dropped off at the Hard Rock Cafe at Dundas Square, where he’s slated to perform for a few select lucky contest winners this evening. ...
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• The Bridge School Collection, Vol.IV Features Death Cab, Band of Horses and Many Others

  
  The Silver Tongue — Authority: 146
  November 24 marks the day that The Bridge School Collection is made available digitally at iTunes, featuring a 22-track collection of live performances including John Mellencamp, Josh Groban, Trent Reznor, John Mayer, Tom Waits & Kronos Quartet, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ministry, My Morning Jacket, Norah Jones, Tegan ...
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• THE 7 HOTTEST MUSIC VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE!

  
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  I’m really tired of my friends bitching about how music isn’t as good as it was “back in the day”. I agree there’s not as much to choose from, but there are many contenders fighting their way into the soundtrack of our lives. Here’ the hottest song from “NEW MOON” by Death Cab For Cutie – ...
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• John Mayer Just Has to Please the Girls | NYTimes.com

  
  Whiter Than Your iPod. — Authority: 141
  John Mayer Just Has to Please the Girls | NYTimes.com : I have no effing idea what the hell this article is even about. John Mayer’s libido or his lyrics? All I know is when I get a hold of one of his new records, it gets me into all kinds of self deprecating places I shouldn’t be hanging out in.
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