Songwriting Magazines

Shaboozey took over the world with his country pop hit, breaking multiple records and cementing his status as a musical icon. The post On This Day in 2024, This Breakout Country Star Topped the Charts With a Song That Broke Carrie Underwood’s Record for Longest-Running No. 1 Debut Single appeared first on American Songwriter.

While enjoying the career she created in country music, Lainey Wilson explained why she never watched herself perform. The post “I Know What I Sound Like, Trust Me”: You May Love Watching Lainey Wilson Onstage, but She Doesn’t appeared first on American Songwriter.

In an exclusive interview with American Songwriter, Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison discussed the ‘Stop Making Sense’ screening-and-Q&A presentations he’s been hosting, as a new series of events are about to begin. The post Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison Looking Forward to More “Fun” ‘Stop Making Sense’ Screening and Q&A Events in the Coming Months (Exclusive) appeared first on American Songwriter.

When performing in South Carolina, Megan Moroney offered fans an unforgettable performance of her unreleased song “Beautiful Things.” The post What a Beautiful Thing: Megan Moroney Surprises Charleston Crowd With a Debut Performance of a Song Dedicated to Her Niece appeared first on American Songwriter.

On October 2, 1928, DeFord Bailey transformed Nashville into Music City by cutting the first records ever made in the town. The post On This Day in 1928, the First Black Member of the Grand Ole Opry Became the First Performer Ever to Record Music in Nashville appeared first on American Songwriter.

Performing one last show in North America, The Who thanked fans for their support over the years and for making their dreams come true. The post Watch The Who’s Emotional Goodbye at Their Last American Show appeared first on American Songwriter.

Oklahoma City country fans are buzzing after the shuttered Wormy Dog Saloon broke a seven-year social media silence. The post “Something’s Coming”: Beloved Oklahoma Music Venue Stirs Up Fans Nearly a Decade After Closing Its Doors appeared first on American Songwriter.

Bob Dylan once spoke about the idea of aging out of the industry, pointing a finger at two music legends who should’ve retired earlier. The post Two Music Greats That Bob Dylan Said Should’ve Retired Earlier Than They Did: “Relics of the Past” appeared first on American Songwriter.

These three rock songs were familiar faces on road trip cassettes and now have made their way to CDs and MP3s. The post 3 Rock Songs That Played on Every Road Trip Cassette appeared first on American Songwriter.

These three folks songs tell harrowing and captivating tales that easily could be turned into successful true crime documentaries. The post 3 Folk Songs That Could Be Turned Into Gripping True Crime Documentaries appeared first on American Songwriter.

These three covers of old standards somehow sounded shockingly modern when they were released—a testament to their artists’ skill. The post 3 Covers of Old Standards That Sounded Shockingly Modern appeared first on American Songwriter.

Classic rocker Jon Bon Jovi has put his Lower Broadway bar back on the market just over a year after opening. The post This 80s Rocker Is Selling His Nashville Bar for $130 Million Shortly After Opening appeared first on American Songwriter.

Why these three singles released by one-hit wonders are impossible to cover thanks to technological and language barriers. The post 3 One-Hit Wonder Songs From the 1980s That Are Impossible To Cover appeared first on American Songwriter.

Chris LeDoux was a country music legend, despite only landing one Top 10 hit on the country charts in the early 1990s. The post Born on This Day in 1948, the Record-Breaking Rodeo Cowboy Musician Garth Brooks Offered To Donate His Liver To appeared first on American Songwriter.

These legendary lost songs from the 1970s would break the internet (and delight fans) if they got a proper release today. The post 3 Lost Rock Songs From the 1970s That Need To Be Officially Released Today appeared first on American Songwriter.

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has shared some exciting news about the band’s plans for a new studio album. The post Rolling Stones Guitarist Ronnie Wood Shares Exciting News About Band’s Plans for a New Album appeared first on American Songwriter.

Remember falling in love before the age of social media and Tinder? These nostalgic love songs from the 1990s might just transport you back. The post 3 Nostalgic Songs From the 1990s That Will Bring You Back to Your First Love appeared first on American Songwriter.

While extending their tour into 2026, Rascal Flatts looked back on their legacy and how Jay Demarcus’ wife got them back together. The post How Jay DeMarcus’ Wife Helped Bring Rascal Flatts Back Together appeared first on American Songwriter.

On October 2, 2017, the world lost one of the greatest rock icons of all time, tragically, right after his 40th tour wrapped. The post On This Day in 2017, We Lost One of the Greatest Rock Icons of All Time Just Days After His 40th Anniversary Tour Wrapped appeared first on American Songwriter.

These amazing songs from 1974 are often overlooked and forgotten today, and I think that needs to change ASAP. The post It Breaks My Heart That Almost No One Remembers These 3 Forgotten Songs From 1974 appeared first on American Songwriter.