Well into season 26 of The Voice, Reba McEntire, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, and Michael Bublé looked to craft the perfect team. With countless artists dreaming of making a name for themselves, the new season already featured some mesmerizing performances and more than a few heartfelt stories. But for fans, many were disappointed last week […]The post Does ‘The Voice’ Return From It’s Break Tonight (11/11/24)? How To Watch First Night of Knockouts appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Just last month, Jelly Roll released his newest album Beautifully Broken. Adding to his growing resume, the country singer consistently released an album a year over the last few years. In that time, he continuously sold out concerts thanks to hit songs like “Son of a Sinner” and “Somebody Save Me.” Even for those who […]The post Watch Bunnie Xo Barely Contain Herself When Jelly Roll Decides to “Pop, Lock & Drop It” appeared first on American Songwriter.

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After taking a break due to the presidential election, The Voice returned last night as the coaches looked to help their teams through the Knockout Rounds. With the competition heating up, Reba McEntire, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Michael Bublé hoped to give their teams some much-needed encouragement before the Knockout Rounds. As each episode […]The post What Time Does ‘The Voice’ Start Tonight? How To Watch for Free (11/12/24) appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Between juggling day jobs, finding inspiration, and figuring out how to walk the precarious tightrope of genre definition, being an American songwriter is often easier said than done. But in 2013, Bruce Springsteen dropped a deceptively simple writing secret during an interview with Uncut magazine. A fleeting comment in an otherwise lengthy interview with the […]The post Why I’m Stealing This Bruce Springsteen Songwriting Hack (And You Should, Too) appeared first on American Songwriter.

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While producing a mesmerizing career in the music industry, Bob Dylan sold more than 125 million albums over his ongoing career. Still performing on stage, the singer gained entry into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although an icon in the music industry, Dylan had the gift of keeping his life […]The post Bob Dylan’s Recent Tweets Has Son Jakob Scratching His Head Just Like the Rest of Us appeared first on American Songwriter.

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When the Beatles first released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in the spring of 1967, it seemed like nothing would be able to top its cultural and sonic significance to the modern music landscape—that is until an unassuming record from a self-described non-singing singer-songwriter toppled the Fab Four’s place at the top of the […]The post The Surprising Album That Pushed the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ Out of the No. 1 Spot appeared first on American Songwriter.

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It’s almost impossible to imagine Patsy Cline’s career without her iconic hit “Crazy,” but if the country singer had gotten her way in the summer of 1961, we would have had to do just that. Cline might be famous for her sentimental music these days, but back then, she had a no-nonsense attitude to maintain […]The post Patsy Cline Was “Crazy” for Initially Not Wanting to Record Her Most Iconic Hit appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Last week, country singer Lukas Nelson took to TikTok to post a video performance of “Sunday Morning Coming Down” by Kris Kristofferson. He didn’t kick off the cover alone, either. Musicians Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Dee White, and Brian Murray joined the famous son of Willie Nelson for the cover in what appears to be […]The post Watch Willie Nelson’s Son Cover “Sunday Morning Coming Down” in Honor of Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Ozzy Osbourne is firmly in Billy Idol’s corner when it comes to getting him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Osbourne, who has been inducted twice—once as a member of Black Sabbath and an upcoming induction as a solo artist—is arguing for Idol to be inducted as well. “Billy Idol is a rock […]The post Ozzy Osbourne Argues for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame To Do the Right Thing and Induct Billy Idol appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Outlaw country legend Kris Kristofferson died Sept. 28 at the age of 88, closing the book on a life practically bursting with meaning. The opening line of his online bio says it best: “Kris Kristofferson’s life is unprecedented, and won’t be replicated.” After news broke of his death, his fellow country music giants flooded the […]The post Lorrie Morgan Remembers Kris Kristofferson With Emotional Performance and Words: “I Will Always Feel a Loss in My Soul” appeared first on American Songwriter.

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This site participates in affiliate programs with various companies. Links originating on this site’s website that lead to purchases or reservations on affiliate sites generate revenue for this site . This means that this site may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links.Noah Kahan thinks Nashville gives him too […]The post Exclusive: Noah Kahan Was “Scared Sh*tless” of Nashville, Not Anymore appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Beyoncé conquered pop music, first as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny’s Child and then as a massive solo phenomenon. After dabbling in country at various points in her career, the Houston, Texas-born artist decided to dive right in with this year’s Cowboy Carter. Despite shattering multiple records, the Country Music Association shut […]The post Beyoncé a No-Show at People’s Choice Country Awards as She Is Shut Out Again appeared first on American Songwriter.

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This site participates in affiliate programs with various companies. Links originating on this site’s website that lead to purchases or reservations on affiliate sites generate revenue for this site . This means that this site may earn a commission if/when you click on or make purchases via affiliate links.In 1972, Bob Clark came up with […]The post A Forgettable Movie with an Unforgettable Soundtrack: The Story Behind the Music of ‘Porky’s Revenge!’ appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Just over a year into his country music breakout, Jelly Roll has perfected the art of tugging on listeners’ heartstrings. Whitsitt Chapel, his 2023 genre debut, served as a balm for millions of aching souls. And the East Tennessee native’s latest single, “I Am Not Okay,” is helping TikTok users fight the stigma around depression […]The post Jelly Roll Has Emmys Fans in Tears With an “In Memoriam” Performance for the Ages appeared first on American Songwriter.

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As the old adage goes, “All press is good press,” which we suppose we could apply to one of the Beatles’ wildest interviews from 1963 when their star was quickly ascending across the U.K. Long-time entertainment journalist for the Daily Mirror, Donald Zec, interviewed the Fab Four right as Beatlemania was spreading fast across the […]The post Four Frenzied Little Lord Fauntleroys: One of the Beatles’ Funniest Interviews From 1963 appeared first on American Songwriter.

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The MTV VMAs are always a big night for artists across all genres of music. For fans, it is a night to see some of their favorite artists bring once-in-a-lifetime performances to the stage. Tonight’s broadcast was no different, with its star-studded lineup. However, few performances captured the spirit of the awards show like Lenny […]The post Lenny Kravitz Teams with Quavo for Electrifying Performance of “FLY” at the MTV VMAs appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Stagecoach has been one of the biggest festivals in country music for years. Every year, the event brings some of the hottest names in the genre together in Indio, California for three days of great live music. Festival organizers shared the 2025 lineup today and proved that nothing has changed. Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, and […]The post Stagecoach Festival 2025 Lineup Revealed, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, Zach Bryan Slated to Headline appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Famous rapper and hype man Fatman Scoop has reportedly died at the age of 53 today. His family has confirmed his death via an Instagram post. “It is with profound sadness and very heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of the legendary and iconic FatMan Scoop,” the post reads. “Last night, the […]The post Famed Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies at Age 53 After Collapsing Onstage appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Luke Bryan‘s tour convoy found itself in a predicament last Saturday when one of the equipment semi-trucks got stuck under a bridge in Chicago. According to a report from FOX32 out of Chicago, a bystander snapped photos of the truck. It was definitely stuck, plus there’s visible damage to the truck judging by the pictures. […]The post Luke Bryan Suffers Semi-Truck Mishap, Gets Stuck Under Bridge in Chicago appeared first on American Songwriter.

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This headline comes as no surprise. People who barely even know the name Bob Dylan know that he’s had his hands on the writing process of countless hit songs. So much so that it seems whenever we hear a folk or country hit it seems to be an inevitable truth that Dylan had something to […]The post Behind The Song: The Century-Long Lineage of Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor’s “Wagon Wheel” appeared first on American Songwriter.

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It may seem like Carrie Underwood has always been a star. But the small-town Oklahoma girl with the big voice stepped onto the American Idol set as a complete unknown. nearly 20 years ago. Now, the best-selling female country artist of all time is returning to where it all began. Underwood will take Katy Perry’s […]The post Keith Urban on What Carrie Underwood Brings to ‘American Idol’ that Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie Don’t appeared first on American Songwriter.

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As musicians begin to age and slow down with touring and recording. Finding different revenue streams is essential to being able to capitalize on an artist’s worth. That being so, many artists have started ancillary brands, invested, or just changed careers entirely. However, one way in which numerous musicians have kept their profits high is […]The post Bob Dylan and 2 Other Artists Who Have Grossed Hundreds of Millions Selling Their Music Catalogs appeared first on American Songwriter.

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The Weekend has consistently dominated other artists in Spotify monthly listeners. However, there is a new leader as of Sunday (Aug. 18.) Keep reading to learn who topped the “Blinding Lights” singer this month. The Weeknd Drops to Spotify’s No. 2 Most-Streamed Monthly Artist According to a post from the X/Twitter account @spotify_data, Billie Eilish […]The post The Weeknd Is No Longer Spotify’s Most Streamed Monthly Artist as Listener-Wide Free Fall Strikes appeared first on American Songwriter.

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With Neal Schon the last remaining original member of Journey, the musician watched as the band gained international stardom over the decades. Given the massive success that followed Journey, the group sold over 100 million albums worldwide and gained entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While thrilled about what the band was […]The post Journey’s Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain Hope Judge Can Settle Financial Differences appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Producer Howard Benson has worked with a slew of alternative rock bands and artists over nearly four decades, producing some of their most recognized albums. Benson worked on My Chemical Romance‘s 2004 album Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge. He did The All-American Rejects’ 2005 sophomore album Move Along. He did multiple albums for Flyleaf, Three […]The post Exclusive: Producer Howard Benson Talks Changes in the Music Industry After Decades of Influential Work appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Former President Jimmy Carter‘s 100th birthday is on October 1, and this year The Carter Center is marking this milestone by highlighting Carter’s love of music. Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song will take place at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on September 17, and features a star-studded lineup. The War and Treaty, Maren Morris, Drive-By […]The post The War & Treaty, Chuck Leavell, and More to Perform at Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday Celebration appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Labeled as one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world, Simon Cowell built a career for bands like Fifth Harmony and One Direction. While not looking for the spotlight himself, the record producer gained fame when he appeared on shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent. Although known for his criticism and […]The post ‘America’s Got Talent’ Star Simon Cowell Makes a Public Offer to One Direction, Wants To Follow in the Footsteps of ABBA appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Given his track record of wild, raucous actions on and off stage, it would be reasonable to assume that there isn’t much that could embarrass former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, but there was one thing: a late 1970s album Osbourne would later call “disgusting” and something he was “ashamed” of. Indeed, not even biting […]The post Ozzy Osbourne Said He Was “Ashamed” of This Late 70s Black Sabbath Album appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Zach Bryan released his most recent album The Great American Bar Scene on July 4. The 19-track collection featured several guest artists including John Moreland, John Mayer, and others. The Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen appears on the track titled “Sandpaper.” The track’s ranking on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart gives Springsteen his first appearance […]The post Bruce Springsteen Achieves a First-Ever Career Milestone With an Assist From One of Country’s Biggest Stars appeared first on American Songwriter.

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American Songwriter is honored to announce the addition of Kristian Bush as the 2024 Lyric Contest Dream Co-Write.  The Grand Prize Winner of the 2024 Lyric Contest will be flown to Nashville for the “Dream Day On Music Row” prize package that includes a “Dream Co-Write” with Bush, a full day recording session, lodging at a premier […]The post American Songwriter Welcomes Kristian Bush as the 2024 Lyric Contest Dream Co-Write appeared first on American Songwriter.

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