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UNITED KINGDOM – JULY 13: WEMBLEY STADIUM Photo of Chris WHITE and LIVE AID and DIRE STRAITS and STING and Mark KNOPFLER and Jack SONNI, w/ Sting – L-R: Mark Knopfler, Jack Sonni, Sting, Chris White ? – performing live onstage at Live Aid (Photo by Pete Still/Redferns) In 1985, Dire Straits released their only No. 1 single, and it’s a song that was co-written by Sting, lead singer of The Police. The post Remember When Sting Helped Dire Straits Write Their Only No. 1 Hit? appeared first on American Songwriter.

Naomi and Wynonna Judd of The Judds at the ACM Awards, Los Angeles, 1985. (Photo by Ron Wolfson/Getty Images) These are three of the best country songs that came out in 1984, which are so good, every 80s kid still knows them today. The post 3 Country Songs From 1984 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows Today appeared first on American Songwriter.

American singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Dolly Parton, poses for a portrait circa 1995 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images) Post Malone poured out his beer in memory of Dolly Parton while honoring the country icon’s kindness and generosity. The post Post Malone Pours One Out for Dolly Parton During Emotional Onstage Tribute appeared first on American Songwriter.

1974: Country singer Dolly Parton performs onstage with an acoustic guitar in circa 1974. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Here are some Dolly Parton lyrics that everyone should know, from “Love Is Like A Butterfly” to “Wildflowers”. The post 4 Lyrics That Prove Dolly Parton Was Always Wise Beyond Her Years appeared first on American Songwriter.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 04: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ella Langley performs onstage at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2026 day one on June 04, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Ella Langley honored former teacher Coach Pops with a special gift after he encouraged her to chase her country music dreams. The post Years After Her Teacher Gave Her His Guitar to Chase Her Nashville Dream, Ella Langley Returns the Favor appeared first on American Songwriter.

Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees Eighty years ago today, one of the most influential an prolific songwriters in pop music history was born on the Isle of Man. The post Born 80 Years Ago on the Isle of Man, the Disco King Who Wrote Hits for Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, and Diana Ross appeared first on American Songwriter.

Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Dolly Parton fans are turning to her music to remember the late country legend following her death at age 80. The post Dolly Parton’s Music Soars to Nearly 80 Million Streams in a Single Day as Fans Celebrate Her Legacy appeared first on American Songwriter.

NEW YORK, NY – MARCH, 1993: Lead singer Thom Yorke of the British alternative rock band Radiohead poses for a portrait circa March, 1993 in New York, New York. (EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS IMAGE WAS CREATED USING A FILTER) (Photo by Bob Berg/Getty Images) The 1990s cared about your education. Indeed, these are three rock songs from the 1990s that will actually make you smarter. The post 3 Rock Songs From the 1990s That Will Actually Make You Smarter appeared first on American Songwriter.

Photo by Bettmann/Getty Images From Motown hits to the early years of The Beatles, every baby boomer alive can likely sing these Top 40 hits from 1965 by heart. The post 5 Top 40 Hits From 1965 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart appeared first on American Songwriter.

American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton wearing a denim jacket, 1979. (Photo by UPI/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) Dolly Parton wasn’t just an icon with a gorgeous voice; she was also one of country music’s finest songwriters. The post 4 Times Dolly Parton Proved She Was One of America’s Greatest Country Songwriters appeared first on American Songwriter.

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for for iHeartRadio Six members of a crew breaking down Ed Sheeran’s concert setup were hospitalized after a forklift accident. The post Six Ed Sheeran Crew Members Rushed to Hospital After His Detroit Show appeared first on American Songwriter.

THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO — Episode 731 — Pictured: (l-r) Musical guest John Michael Montgomery performs on July 18, 1995 — (Photo by: Margaret Norton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) These are four of the best country songs from the early 1990s, which are still perfect for a dance floor today. The post 4 Country Songs From the Early 90s That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today appeared first on American Songwriter.

American Pop musician Lionel Richie plays piano as he rehearses on stage at NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center for an appearance on the Saturday Night Live television show, New York, New York, December 10, 1982. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images) 1982 was a popular year for artists to step out on their own from popular bands. These four albums illustrate that trend. The post 4 Artists Who Stepped Away From Popular Bands To Record Standout 1982 Albums appeared first on American Songwriter.

American musicians Jay Jay French, A.J. Perro, Dee Snider, Eddie “Fingers” Ojeda and Mark Mendoza of the Heavy Metal band Twisted Sister pose for photos during a visit to Atlantic Records offices on January 14, 1984 in New York, New York. (Photo By Larry Busacca/Getty Images) Many a Gen X music fan has jammed out to these 1980s one-hit wonders; and some might not even know they are one-hit wonders. The post 3 Gen X-Loved Songs From the 1980s You Didn’t Know Were One-Hit Wonders appeared first on American Songwriter.

Boxcar Willie Ninety-five years ago today, the Air Force veteran and singing hobo who became an international star was born in Texas. The post Born 95 Years Ago in the Lone Star State, the Air Force Pilot Who Became Everyone’s Favorite “Singing Hobo” and Helped Make Branson a Country Music Destination appeared first on American Songwriter.

Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac There are certain Fleetwood Mac songs that everyone knows the words to. Here are a few lesser known lyrics from the band’s catalog. The post 4 Underrated Fleetwood Mac Lyrics That Hit Just as Much as the Classics appeared first on American Songwriter.

Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images Luke Bryan is reflecting on Dolly Parton’s career, and thinking about how he can emulate her path in his own way. The post Luke Bryan Reveals How He Wants to Emulate Dolly Parton’s Career appeared first on American Songwriter.

Portrait of American Folk, Pop, & Rock musician Stephen Stills, of the group Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, as he poses, with an acoustic guitar, in a studio, September 18, 1969. (Photo by Jack Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) This Stephen Stills supergroup wasn’t as popular as his other efforts but was a testament to his creative drive. The post Why Stephen Stills’ Second Supergroup Fell Apart in the Early 70s appeared first on American Songwriter.

EAST LANSING – CIRCA 1969: Photo of John Sebastian performing in East Lansing, Michigan. Circa 1969 (Photo by Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) These singer-songwriters penned their greatest songs in the 1960s; and you might have forgotten about them after all these years. The post 3 Singer-Songwriters Who Wrote Their Biggest Hits in the 1960s (And You Might Have Forgotten About Them) appeared first on American Songwriter.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 20: Dolly Parton attends Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs In Symphony World Premiere at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on March 20, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) In early 2026, Dolly Parton released what would be her final single, a fitting tribute to her extraordinary life. The post Dolly Parton’s Final Single Is a Fitting Tribute to Her Extraordinary Life appeared first on American Songwriter.