Thirty years ago today, the singer/songwriter who penned one of George Strait’s most popular hits died in Texas. The post On This Day in 1996, We Said Goodbye to the Songwriter Who…
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On the Charts 54 Years Ago, Neil Young Scored His First and Only No. 1 Hit (With Some Help From Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor)
More than half a century ago, Neil Young scored his first (and, so far, only) No. 1 hit in the US. The post On the Charts 54 Years Ago, Neil Young Scored…
3 Storytelling Songs That Defined Country Music’s Golden Era From 1960 to 1980
Country music definitely had its golden era, and that era produced some of the best storytelling and musical narratives ever. The post 3 Storytelling Songs That Defined Country Music’s Golden Era From…
On the Charts 42 Years Ago, Van Halen Scored Their First No. 1 Hit With a Song That David Lee Roth Has Given Many Interpretations Of
“Jump” remains one of Van Halen’s most memorable songs, and David Lee Roth has given a few explanations of what the song is about. The post On the Charts 42 Years Ago,…
American Songwriter 2025 Song Contest Finalists Announced
American Songwriter is proud to announce the Official Finalists of the 2025 Song Contest. These exceptional songwriters and their songs rose to the top through multiple rounds of judging, representing some of…