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Waylon Jennings’ Grandson Remembers “Paw Paw” on 24th Anniversary of His Death: “I Can Still Hear Your Voice”
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (324+ words) Rest in peace Paw Paw.. 24 years later and I can still hear your voice," Struggle wrote in the caption. I still use your advice and I'm still down here trying to make you proud! I love you!" Born William Harness,…...
On This Day in 1947, Hank Williams Recorded a Single That Would Be the Blueprint for Songs That Made Him an Icon
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (327+ words) On this day (February 13) in 1947, Hank Williams stepped into the studio to record his last few sides for Sterling Records. Among them was "My Love for You (Has Turned to Hate)," a heartbreak song that resembled his future output more…...
How Vince Gill Turned Heartache and Loss Into Something to Celebrate on This 1996 Album (Exclusive)
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (143+ words) Vince's voice is one of those that just reaches to your soul, and his songs take you on a journey," Ainlay said. Like I said, he's a modern folk legend." And indeed, the rest of the world seemed to agree....
New Foreigner Musical Set To Premiere in April 2026, Keyboardist Al Greenwood To Attend Opening Night
7+ hour, 38+ min ago (713+ words) Last year, plans were announced for a new musical featuring the classic songs of Foreigner. That musical will premiere in April 2026 at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Long Island University's Post campus in Brookville, New York. Now, new…...
3 Incredible Alternative Rock Songs That Were Never Hit Singles
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (78+ words) 3 Incredible Alternative Rock Songs That Were Never Hit Singles'American Songwriter 3 Incredible Alternative Rock Songs That Were Never Hit Singles These three alternative rock songs are globally loved but were never actually hit singles for their makers when they were first…...
Nashville Local: Riley Green Reveals His Dream Collaboration, Teases New Music on the Way at Historic No. 1s Party
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (691+ words) Riley Green is always up for a collaboration. The country singer has experienced great success when he's teamed up with other artists. As such, it's not something he plans to stop anytime soon. Ahead of a party celebrating Green's two…...
How a Deal to Kick a Bad Habit Struck a Friendship Between Neil Young and an Engineer He Called “Roy Orbison Meets Heavy Metal” (Exclusive)
11+ hour, 57+ min ago (258+ words) Melanie A. Davis is a musician, writer, and radio technician based in western Kentucky. While attending Murray State University for music business with a vocal performance emphasis, she began performing original jazz-folk across the eastern half of the United States and…...
What Are Barry Manilow’s 5 Biggest US Hits?
12+ hour, 11+ min ago (110+ words) Music fans everywhere are rooting for Barry Manilow to recover from some recently announced health complications. As if we needed a reason, it's an excellent time to look at his back catalog and remember some of his biggest smashes. The…...
4 Albums From the British Invasion’s Most Well-Known Bands That Ruled 1968
13+ hour, 26+ min ago (191+ words) Jim Beviglia has been writing about music for two decades, with much of that time spent as a featured writer for both the print and online editions of American Songwriter. During that time, he's interviewed hundreds of artists for AS,…...
3 Iconic Musicians Who Didn’t Believe in the Song That Made Them Famous
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (96+ words) 3 Iconic Musicians Who Didn't Believe in the Song That Made Them Famous'American Songwriter 3 Iconic Musicians Who Didn't Believe in the Song That Made Them Famous It's important to believe in yourself and your art if you want to become a…...