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Country was once dismissed as uniquely American – now it’s the fastest-growing genre in the UK. What happened?
Country Roads” in his album “Poems, Prayers, and Promises.” The recording occurred in New York City, with Denver’s soothing vocals and acoustic guitar setting the tone. The production was ...
John Fogerty is not just a rock musician; he tells real stories through his songs. He's left a strong mark on American music.
American Songwriter is proud to premiere a new rendition of Wade Bowen's "Hidin' Behind This Microphone" featuring Cody Johnson.
Some say country music is about faith, family and fun. For others, the genre boils down to three chords and the truth.
The session great discusses being hand-picked by Gene Simmons, fitting in with James Brown, creating classic solos for Steely ...
The Doobie Brothers have walked, run, and smoked down the highway for a very long time. Over 50 years of mileage, to be exact. Patrick Simmons, the band’s co-founder and sole continuous member, has ...
The EP “Raw Honey” drops Friday, May 30, on Warner Records. It's 11 tracks of poppin' riffs, midnight club beats, street sass ...
Spread out all over the country, they’ve been going through the set list on their own. This week, they’ve practiced at Earth ...
After releasing the band’s 15th album, Liberté, in 2021, the Doobie Brothers reunited with Michael McDonald after nearly 20 years ...
More than thirty years have passed since Green Day first came out with their album 39/Smooth. It quietly laid the groundwork for a new kind of punk that would later emerge on the big scene.
By Teresa Spencer In a world where music icons are too often frozen in amber, Nancy Wilson remains in motion writing, playing ...