Somewhere deep down, Ronnie Wood probably knew he was going to be in The Rolling Stones before The Rolling Stones did.The post Did Ronnie Wood Manifest His Way Into The Rolling Stones Lineup in 1969? Based on This Story, Absolutely appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Sammy Hagar fans hoping to see him reunite onstage with his former Van Halen bandmates will be disappointed.The post Sammy Hagar Says He’ll Never Work With “Negative” Alex Van Halen Again appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Boy George isn't shy about his use of AI, rather he revealed that he's used the tool to help him write five albums.The post 80s Hitmaker Reveals He’s Written “Five Albums” With the Help of AI appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/80s-hitmaker-reveals-hes-written-five-albums-with-the-help-of-ai/

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Izzy Burns is the Next On Deck Road Read promotion winner for her song, "Never Know," which she co-wrote with Mellad Abeid.The post A Q&A With the Next On Deck Road Ready Promotion Winner, Izzy Burns appeared first on American Songwriter.

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The Roy Orbison-penned hit "Only the Lonely" was one of 16 straight No. 1 singles for country music legend Sonny James.The post On This Day in 1969, Sonny James Topped the Country Music Charts With a Song Written by Roy Orbison and Rejected by Elvis appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Pink's scheduled return to Mexico after two decades has been canceled, as the singer will no longer hold her April concerts there.The post Rock Hall Nominee Forced To Cancel Concert Due To Unforeseen Complications Beyond Their Control appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Country-rock legends the Eagles scored their first-ever No. 1 hit with the ballad "Best Of My Love" on March 1, 1975.The post On This Day in 1975, the Eagles Went No. 1 With a Song Birthed in a West Hollywood Restaurant Booth appeared first on American Songwriter.

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'American Idol' brought some '90s country to the spotlight when a well known singer from the era accompanied his son on his audition.The post ’90s Country Star Breaks Down in Tears as He Accompanies His Son to His ‘American Idol’ Audition appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Brad Arnold, who founded the rock band 3 Doors Down and served as the band's lead singer, has died from cancer at 47 years old.The post Brad Arnold, Lead Singer of 3 Doors Down, Dead at 47 appeared first on American Songwriter.

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One 'American Idol' contestant brought her famous aunt to her audition, and even performed a song with the reality star.The post ‘American Idol’ Contestant Brings Her Famous Aunt Along to Her Audition for the Show appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Lady Gaga is back on the stage for music's biggest night, and the singer gave a performance worthy of the occasion.The post Lady Gaga Brings Her Mayhem Ball to the Grammy Stage With Unforgettable Performance appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Watch The Who's Pete Townshend, John Mellencamp, and other stars performing classic songs at a recent pre-Grammy Awards party.The post Watch Pete Townshend, John Mellencamp & Other Stars Perform Classic Songs at a Recent Pre-Grammy Awards Party appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Don Everly, one half of the iconic Everly Brothers with younger sibling Phil, would have turned 88 years old today.The post Born on This Day in 1937, One-Half of Rock n’ Roll’s Most Beloved Sibling Duo, Whose Songs Later Became Hits for Linda Ronstadt and Vince Gill appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Peter Gabriel fans can look forward to a new album in 2026, though its release won't follow a traditional schedule.The post Peter Gabriel Is Releasing a New LP Around the Full Moon Schedule appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Rascal Flatts brought an energetic performance to 'New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash' on Wednesday night.The post Rascal Flatts Bring 2000s Country Heat to Nashville’s New Year’s Eve Show appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/rascal-flatts-bring-2000s-country-heat-to-nashvilles-new-years-eve-show/

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Zach Top took the world by storm in 2025, and closed out the year in a big way with his 'Nashville's Big Bash' performance.The post Zach Top Gets Fans Rowdy for the New Year During ‘Nashville’s Big Bash’ Performance appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/zach-top-gets-fans-rowdy-for-the-new-year-during-nashvilles-big-bash-performance/

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Upstart country star Megan Moroney is hitting the road next spring in support of her forthcoming third studio album.The post Megan Moroney Touring Announcement Has Fans on “Cloud 9” appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Not only hosting the CMA Country Christmas special, Lauren Daigle also took the stage for a dazzling holiday medley.The post CMA Country Christmas Sparkles as Lauren Daigle & Preservation Hall Jazz Band Perform a Medley of Holiday Classics appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Thousands of Jelly Roll fans were left disappointed when the country hitmaker bailed on a New Zealand show just hours before.The post Jelly Roll Asks for Forgiveness as He Cancels New Zealand Show: “It Breaks My Heart” appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/jelly-roll-asks-for-forgiveness-as-he-cancels-new-zealand-show-it-breaks-my-heart/

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Here are all the details on when, where, and how to watch the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.The post When, Where, and How To Watch the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Kenny Chesney will likely never top this incredible birthday gift to his former touring partner, Megan Moroney.The post Megan Moroney Can’t Get Over This One-Of-A-Kind Birthday Gift From Kenny Chesney appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/megan-moroney-cant-get-over-this-one-of-a-kind-birthday-gift-from-kenny-chesney/

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"Emo cowgirl" Megan Moroney kept it light and happy with her performance of "6 Months Later" at the 2025 VMAs.The post Megan Moroney Dazzles During Her MTV VMAs Debut With a Sparkling “6 Months Later” Performance appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/megan-moroney-dazzles-during-her-mtv-vmas-debut-with-a-sparkling-6-months-later-performance/

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Rocker Yungblud spent his while life idolizing Ozzy Osbourne, and the Prince of Darkness didn't disappoint in the flesh.The post Yungblud Shares the Best Advice He Received From Late Hero Ozzy Osbourne appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Several country stars will serve as guest mentors during the first season of Blake Shelton's CBS reality show 'The Road.'The post More Country Stars Are Joining Blake Shelton for New Reality Singing Competition Show, ‘The Road’ appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/more-country-stars-are-joining-blake-shelton-for-new-reality-singing-competition-show-the-road/

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With Neal Schon filing a trademark request for a group called "Journey Beyond", fans wondered if the musician was creating a new band.The post Neal Schon’s Mysterious “Journey Beyond” Trademark Fuels Offshoot Speculation appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Mick Jagger was spotted biting his nails nervously while watching this musical icon perform ahead of his band, the Rolling Stones.The post The Musical Icon That Made Mick Jagger “Bite His Nails” With Nervousness appeared first on American Songwriter.

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Thanks to Ozzy Osbourne and the Back To The Beginning concert, nearly $200 million was raised to help those in need. The post Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance With Black Sabbath Brought in Nearly $200 Million for Charity appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/ozzy-osbournes-final-performance-with-black-sabbath-brought-in-nearly-200-million-for-charity/

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Beyoncé has made some adjustments following a dangerous prop malfunction during a Houston stop on her Cowboy Carter tour.The post Beyoncé Finds a New Mode of Transportation Following Cowboy Carter Tour Near-Disaster appeared first on American Songwriter.

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The Beatles underwent a tremendous career and personal shift, thanks in no small part to the influence of Pattie Boyd.The post “I Wasn’t in a Good Place”: Paul McCartney on How Pattie Boyd Changed the Beatles Forever appeared first on American Songwriter.

https://americansongwriter.com/i-wasnt-in-a-good-place-paul-mccartney-on-how-pattie-boyd-changed-the-beatles-forever/

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