James Taylor suffered several misfortunes within a span of a year before releasing his second album, ‘Sweet Baby James’. The post The 1970 Album That Overcame a Record Label Firing, Addiction, and…
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Songwriters Will Get Paid More for Streaming Royalties Starting Today
Songwriters will see an uptick in streaming royalties in 2026 as part of a multi-year effort to ensure fair compensation for the industry’s backbone. The post Songwriters Will Get Paid More for…
Alex Van Halen Shares Plans to Make a New Album With One of His Late Brother Ed’s “Real, True Best Friends”
In a new interview, Alex Van Halen shared plans to make a new album with a musician who was one of his late brother Eddie’s “real, true best friends.” The post Alex…
Born on This Day in 1936, the Legendary Songwriter Who Penned Hit Songs for Country Icons, Disney Classics, and an Award-Winning Broadway Musical
Ninety years ago today, the singer/songwriter who infused humor into hits that have remained popular for generations was born in Texas. The post Born on This Day in 1936, the Legendary Songwriter…
How Jelly Roll Lost More Than 275 Pounds and Changed His Life
Jelly Roll once weighed 540 pounds and doubted he’d live to see 40. Now, after losing more than 275 pounds, the country star is reflecting on the addiction, discipline and mindset shift…