Songwriting Magazines

In 1986, the Austrian artist Falco made a huge splash on American shored. And he did it with, of all things, a song about Mozart. The post Remembering When a German-Language Song About a Classical Composer Topped the US Charts in 1986 appeared first on American Songwriter.

Trisha Yearwood celebrates the Country Music Hall of Fame reaching 20 million visitors with the family who made it possible. The post Trisha Yearwood Celebrates Major Milestone at Country Music Hall of Fame appeared first on American Songwriter.

Sierra Ferrell fans are getting to relive an epic moment from her 2025 Red Rocks show in a newly released video. The post Fans Are Saying Kris Kristofferson’s 1970s Classic Has Never Sounded Better After Hearing This Grammy Winner’s Rendition at Red Rocks appeared first on American Songwriter.

Creedence Clearwater Revival released “Bad Moon Rising”, their only No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom, 57 years ago today. The post On This Day 57 Years Ago, Creedence Clearwater Revival Released This Apocalyptic Hit Inspired by John Fogerty’s Favorite Black and White Film appeared first on American Songwriter.

A life-changing moment in the late 1960s inspired John Prine to pick up his guitar and start pursuing songwriting as a serious career. The post The Life-Changing Moment That Led John Prine To Start Writing Again in the Late 1960s, After Years of Not Playing appeared first on American Songwriter.

These three classic rock songs perfectly capture a sense of youthful rebellion and the transition out of it, into adulthood. The post 3 Coming-Of-Age Rock Classics That Perfectly Capture the Transition From Adolescence to Adulthood appeared first on American Songwriter.

Watch Kacey Musgraves deliver a heartfelt “Coal Miner’s Daughter” tribute to Loretta Lynn at the 2023 Grammy Awards. The post Kacey Musgraves Strumming Loretta Lynn’s Guitar While Singing Her Signature Song Is the “Greatest Tribute” to Lynn Ever appeared first on American Songwriter.

One year ago today, the Nashville Cat whose songwriting and guitar work populated the recordings of legends died at 83. The post 1 Year Ago Today, We Lost the Guitar Legend Who Played With Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson (And Whose Songs Were Recorded by Porter Wagoner and Bobby Bare) appeared first on American Songwriter.

Some raved about these albums, while others hated them. Either way, they’re all iconic and legendary releases today. The post 3 Albums That Divided Fans When They Were Released (But They’re Classics Today) appeared first on American Songwriter.

Woody Guthrie recorded the enduring protest anthem “This Land Is Your Land” on April 16, 1944, in New York City. The post On This Day in 1944, Woody Guthrie Recorded One of the Most Potent Protest Songs of All Time appeared first on American Songwriter.

Sixty-two years ago today, the Rolling Stones released their debut album in the United Kingdom and paid homage to their influences. The post 62 Years Ago, the Rolling Stones Kicked Off Decades of Legendary Tunes With a Collection of Covers—and a Few Original Songs appeared first on American Songwriter.

Bob Dylan said he didn’t write “Sweetheart Like You” about the kind of woman who would be offended by its lyrical content. The post Bob Dylan Regretted His Word Choice in This Early 80s Track: “Not That Kind of Woman” appeared first on American Songwriter.

Adam Levine praises more than Alexia Jayy’s talent after winning ‘The Voice: Battle of Champions.” The post Adam Levine Raves Over ‘The Voice’ Winner Alexia Jayy: “She’s One of the Best Singers I’ve Ever Heard Sing” appeared first on American Songwriter.

Forty-nine years ago today, one half of a legendary TV cop duo was at the top of the Hot 100 for the first and only time. The post On This Day in 1977, One Half of an Iconic TV Cop Duo Was at No. 1 With a Song Later Covered by Actor Owen Wilson appeared first on American Songwriter.

It’s clear that Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers always had a special relationship. Here’s what Rogers had to say about it in 2024. The post Why Kenny Rogers Said His Relationship With Dolly Parton Was “Not What It Sounds Like” appeared first on American Songwriter.

Forty-three years ago today, Alabama was a the top of the chart with a song that would later play during Crimson Tide home games. The post On This Day in 1983, Alabama Was at No. 1 With a Future Crimson Tide Favorite Inspired by the Beauty of Tennessee appeared first on American Songwriter.

What would’ve happened if these hits fell into the hands of different superstars? Let’s use our imagination for a second. The post 3 Iconic Songs That Almost Went to Another Artist (And How That Would’ve Changed Music History) appeared first on American Songwriter.

If you love listening to Fleetwood Mac, these three soft rock songs from other artists are guaranteed to wreck you. The post If You Love Fleetwood Mac, These 3 Soft Rock Songs Will Wreck You appeared first on American Songwriter.

Loretta Lynn began trusting her husband, Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn, after her found one of her biggest hits with Conway Twitty. The post This Country Hit Convinced Loretta Lynn and Her Duet Partner to Start Listening to Lynn’s Husband appeared first on American Songwriter.

You’ve probably heard these classic rock songs more times than you can count. But do you know what they actually mean? The post You’ve Heard These 6 Classic Rock Songs Hundreds of Times—Here’s What They Really Mean appeared first on American Songwriter.