Songwriting Magazines

What would you do to make sure your song wasn’t banned from the radio? The post On This Day in 1970, The Kinks’ Ray Davies Made a (Second) 6,000-Mile Round Trip to Save This Song From Getting Banned appeared first on American Songwriter.

The emotions weren’t really that sweet after all. The post How Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion” Hinted at Band-Threatening Feuds (That Weren’t Even Between Band Members) appeared first on American Songwriter.

Garth Brooks could become the richest country singer in history as icon is exploring a massive $2 billion music catalog sale. The post Garth Brooks Exploring Monumental $2 Billion Music Rights Deal: Report appeared first on American Songwriter.

Thirty-two years ago today, the gospel singer and songwriter who founded one of the most successful country groups died while fishing. The post 32 Years Ago Today, Country Music Lost the Quartet Pioneer Known as “Mr. Gospel Music” appeared first on American Songwriter.

These four classic rock songs all came out in 1989, but would likely sound even better if they were released today. The post These 4 Classic Rock Songs From 1989 Definitely Sound Even Better Today appeared first on American Songwriter.

We gotta give bro-country a little more credit lyrics-wise. Here are four songs that are just as fun to listen to as they are clever. The post 4 Bro-Country Songs That Aren’t Necessarily Beloved for Their Lyrics (But Should Be) appeared first on American Songwriter.

These British rockers all came to American and found their sound. Each of these tentpole albums were forged across the Atlantic. The post 3 Times British Rockers Found Their Sound in America appeared first on American Songwriter.

If you’re tired of the mainstream hits, get ready to go back in time. Here are some of the best indie songs from the 80s. The post 3 Songs From the 80s That Indie Fans Still Put on Their Playlists appeared first on American Songwriter.

Niall Horan reveals how Liam Payne’s death transformed “End of an Era” into a deeply personal tribute. The post Niall Horan Opens up About Losing Liam Payne and the Story Behind “End of an Era” (Exclusive) appeared first on American Songwriter.

Ninety-nine years ago today, the saxophone player and Nashville A-Team member behind an iconic TV theme was born. The post Born in Kentucky 99 Years Ago Today, the Nashville Sax Legend Who Recorded With Elvis and Chet Atkins and Scored a Beloved TV Comedy appeared first on American Songwriter.

These are four massive country hits that came out in the late 70s, which have sadly since been mostly forgotten. The post 4 Massive Country Hits From the Late 70s That Have Sadly Been Forgotten appeared first on American Songwriter.

Ella Langley’s recent “Choosin’ Texas” success has caused her fame to skyrocket, a fact she’s still getting used to. The post “I’m Not a Perfect Person, and I Don’t Know the Answer”: Ella Langley Gets Candid on Staying “Sane” Amid Her Massive Rise appeared first on American Songwriter.

Niall Horan discusses whether he plans to return to ‘The Voice’ after releasing new album. The post Niall Horan Reveals the Only Thing Standing Between Him and a Return to ‘The Voice’ (Exclusive) appeared first on American Songwriter.

These folk songs will make anyone cry. Only revisit these subtly heartbreaking masterpieces if you’re not afraid of a breakdown. The post 3 Folk Songs That Still Make Tough Guys Cry appeared first on American Songwriter.

These songs from 1973 are still stuck in the heads of baby boomers around the globe. And not many of them are complaining. The post 4 Songs From 1973 That Every Baby Boomer Knows by Heart appeared first on American Songwriter.

Sometimes stardom comes quick, other times it’s slow. These are three rockers who became world famous in their 40s. The post 3 Rockers Who Became World Famous in Their 40s appeared first on American Songwriter.

What was happening in the Top 10 in 1975? For starters, these four fantastic songs made their presence felt. The post 4 Outstanding Tracks That Just Barely Made It Into the Top 10 in 1975 appeared first on American Songwriter.

Famed R&B singer and Disney collaborator, Peabo Bryson, sadly passed away at 75. The post “He Will Remain a Symbol of the Joy Music Has Brought to My Life”: Celine Dion Mourns the Death of a Disney Icon appeared first on American Songwriter.

Psychedelic rock is a genre that’s hard to form a solid opinion on. Here are some songs from the 60s that may or may not influence you. The post 4 Songs From the 60s That Will Make You Either Love or Hate Psychedelic Rock appeared first on American Songwriter.

After scoring some hits in the 1980s, these iconic rock bands vanished almost entirely. Here’s what actually happened to them. The post 3 Rock Bands From the 1980s That Vanished Almost Overnight appeared first on American Songwriter.