The Rocket Man, paired with songwriter Bernie Taupin, put together some of the greatest rock and pop tunes of all time with a glittering presence that drew listeners in. John’s aesthetic and ...

Bob Dylan’s songs have been interpreted by artists across several genres including country, folk, and heavy metal. With 40 studio albums under his belt, he released enough songs to inspire ...

During last year’s ACM Awards, Reba McEntire promised she’d be back next year to host. Now, the Academy of Country Music has made that official. “We can finally say ‘Reba will be back THIS ...

Though he’s probably told the story of this song’s creation a thousand times, he agrees to do it once more for American Songwriter readers’ benefit. “This is for all the new songwriters ...

Noone left the group in 1971 for a solo career in music (12 solo hits in Britain) and acting (host of a French TV show, star in Broadway’s Pirates of Penzance, and roles in various American ...

American Express has evolved significantly since launching its inaugural charge card in 1958, now offering a diverse array of choices to suit various lifestyles and financial goals. Whether you ...

With predominately Spanish-language lyrics, this song also incorporates English to help intro the tune and give it an American flare on the bridge. And it worked. In the mid-1990s there was one ...

Jagged Little Pill also saw a change in how the Canadian-American singer/songwriter branded herself. She started using her full name whereas before she was known simply as Alanis. This change ...

Earlier this year, Lainey Wilson sat down with American Songwriter to talk about her whirlwind ride to the top, touring in Australia, and more. During the conversation, she talked about what ...

These Southern rock one-hit wonders made waves (both positively and negatively, depending on how you interpret this song) with their cover of a traditional African-American work song by Lead Belly.

In the ’80s, the Polish government was being challenged by Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa–a guiding voice in the Solidarity Movement. Martial law in Poland was lifted on New Year’s Day ...

Phil Collins is, obviously, so much more than a drummer. He’s more than proved himself as an incredible songwriter and soloist. “In The Air Tonight” is one of his most successful solo ...