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American Songwriter is the destination for music news. Here, you’ll find coverage of a wide range of genres and artists. Our dedicated news team keeps their fingers on the pulse of country music ...
The Story Behind the Song That Was Too Difficult for the Beatles …
Dec 19, 2024 · Another No. 1. When released, “Paperback Writer” went to No. 1 internationally, including in the UK and on the Billboard Hot 100. “‘Paperback Writer’ is [the] son of ‘Day Tripper ...
The 10 Best-Written Country and Americana Songs of 2024: …
Dec 18, 2024 · 2024 was a banner year for roots music. Artists across the spectrum dropped a massive stack of incredible albums over the last 12 months. Each was packed with carefully crafted songs.
American Songwriter’s Top 25 Artists of 2023
Dec 25, 2023 · 21. Hozier. It’s been over a decade since Irish singer/songwriter Hozier first charmed listeners with his anthemic hit “Take Me to Church,” but 2023 marked his most successful year yet. His ...
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American Songwriter, a songwriting and music publication founded in 1984, helps millions of music fans and songwriters discover the craft of music with interviews, reviews, features, news ...
American Songwriter 2023 Song Contest Winners Announced
Aug 19, 2024 · American Songwriter is proud to announce the Overall Winners for the 2023 Song Contest. The Grand Prize Winner, Category First and Second Place Winners were selected by our esteemed panel of ...
Meet the 2024 American Songwriter Song Contest Judges
May 20, 2024 · Meet American Songwriter's 2024 Song Contest Judges. This year's panel is composed of industry executives and established artists across a variety of genres ranging from country to jazz.
8 Legendary Songwriters of the 1980s - American Songwriter
May 25, 2023 · Narada Michael Walden became one of the most in-demand songwriters of the ’80s, writing hits for Aretha Franklin (“Freeway of Love”) and Whitney Houston (“How Will I Know”). Walden would ...
American Songwriter’s Top 9 Songwriters of 2023
Dec 26, 2023 · Zach Bryan Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. There’s something in the way Zach Bryan writes a song. He wrote the majority (with the exception of “You ...