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Country music hitmakers Chris Stapleton and Sierra Ferrell will headline a San Francisco concert ahead of Super Bowl LX. The post NFL Taps Two Country Hitmakers for Concert Series Ahead of Super Bowl LX—and Neither of Them Are George Strait appeared first on American Songwriter.

Rod Stewart has announced a series of new 2026 U.S. concerts, featuring opening acts Howard Jones and Richard Marx. The post Hot (Tour) Legs: Rod Stewart Announces New 2026 US Concerts Featuring Opening Acts Howard Jones and Richard Marx appeared first on American Songwriter.

I listen to these three bluegrass songs now, and they are so good that I will keep listening to them well into my old age. The post 3 Classic Bluegrass Tunes From the 1960s I’ll Probably Still Be Listening to When I’m 90 appeared first on American Songwriter.

Having suffered a heart attack, Colt Ford shared what he saw and the one country icon who met him on the other side. The post “It Was a Bright Light and Toby Stepped Out”: This Country Star Nearly Died, but Says Toby Keith Helped Bring Him Back to Life appeared first on American Songwriter.

Watch Garth Brooks and his band bring out a classic Southern rock hit during a televised concert in the early 1990s. The post Country Time Machine: Garth Brooks Pulls Out a Classic Southern Rock Cover During a Televised Concert appeared first on American Songwriter.

Seventy-eight years ago today, Hank Williams walked into Castle Studio to record a now-forgotten country classic. The post On This Day in 1947, Hank Williams Recorded a Song That All But His Biggest Fans Have Forgotten About appeared first on American Songwriter.

No matter how old you are or how old you get, these three iconic singles from 1977 will never be forgotten. The post No Matter How Many Years Pass, These 3 Songs From 1977 Will Never Be Forgotten appeared first on American Songwriter.

Paul McCartney took to The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee, for his 2025 Got Back tour. Read the full review from American Songwriter. The post Concert Review: Paul McCartney Plays Rare Intimate Show in Nashville for 2025 Got Back Tour appeared first on American Songwriter.

In an exclusive interview with American Songwriter, Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke said he was “pleased and honored and happy” that his Band finally is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The post “Oh My God, at Last”: Simon Kirke Is “Pleased and Honored and Happy” That Bad Company Is Finally Being Inducted Into the Rock Hall (Exclusive) appeared first on American Songwriter.

Stephen Bishop is going to be spending a lot more time with Randy Newman. No, we’re not referencing a collaboration between two renowned singer-songwriters. We’re talking about Randy Newman, Bishop’s pet dog. And in case you’re wondering, Bishop confirmed that the pup answers only to his full name. Only call him Randy, and he won’t The post Stephen Bishop Releases One Final Album to Punctuate a Fantastic Career appeared first on American Songwriter.

Elvis Presley and Whitney Houston crossed paths long before the latter artist would match the former in terms of international stardom. The post The Surprising Connection Between Elvis Presley, One of His Most Famously Zany Tracks, and Whitney Houston appeared first on American Songwriter.

Seventy-four years ago today, one of the most recognizable and versatile harmonica players in modern country music was born in Texas. The post Born on This Day in 1951, the Legendary Harmonica Player Who Has Played With Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Mötley Crüe, and Many More appeared first on American Songwriter.

Fifty-five years ago today, Merle Haggard was in the middle of a long run at No. 1 with his second chart-topping album of the year. The post On This Day in 1970, Merle Haggard Was at No. 1 with His Second Chart-Topping Live Album of the Year appeared first on American Songwriter.

The ‘Big Lebowski’ gaff about the Dud hating The Eagles got a lot of attention, including from The Eagles themselves. The post “Man, Come on”: Why the ‘Big Lebowski’ Joke About the Eagles Was Truer Than You Realized (And What They Had to Say About It) appeared first on American Songwriter.

Some seasoned vets and some unexpected names: Here are the 2026 country music nominees for the 68th annual Grammy Awards. The post Tyler Childers, Lainey Wilson, Zach Top, and Many More Receive 2026 Country Music Grammy Nominations appeared first on American Songwriter.

Late legendary session keyboardist Nicky Hopkins’ star-studded 1973 solo album, ‘The Tin Man Was a Dreamer,’ is being reissued in celebration of his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. The post Legendary Session Man Nicky Hopkins’ Star-Studded 1973 Solo Album Getting Reissued in Celebration of His Rock Hall Induction appeared first on American Songwriter.

Ready to share some country music in 2026, George Strait announced his newest stadium concert at Texas Tech. The post King of Country George Strait to Play Texas Tech Stadium With Miranda Lambert: Tickets & More Details appeared first on American Songwriter.

These songs were popular among 8-track cartridge users in the 1970s, and who doesn’t miss those chunks of plastic at least a little bit? The post 3 Songs From the 1970s That You Probably Listened to on 8-Track as a Kid appeared first on American Songwriter.

Father-son team Willie Nelson and Lukas Nelson will find themselves at odds during the 68th annual Grammy Awards next February. The post Willie Nelson and His Son Lukas To Face off at 2026 Grammy Awards appeared first on American Songwriter.

Twenty-five years ago today, Alan Jackson released an album that proved his popularity didn’t end with the 1990s. The post On This Day in 2000, Alan Jackson Brought Traditional Country to the New Millennium With His Fifth No. 1 Album appeared first on American Songwriter.