Many songs for and about mothers have been written over the years. Some are upbeat songs, some are melancholy, but most express the positive influence and importance of a mother's love. To make Mother's Day more special, here are several songs all meant to be sung to honor that special lady in your life. Check out Songs for Mother's Day and Songs About Mothers.

Music Education in the News: Tucker McLeish, a high school student, is one of the winners of Downbeat Magazine's 31st Annual Student Music Awards.

This Day in Music History: 1905 - Composer and teacher Matyas Seiber was born.