American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1934, the Songwriter Whose Three Failed Marriages Helped Inspire a George Strait Classic—Co-Written With His Fourth Wife

Ninety-one years ago today, a songwriter responsible for decades of hits from country's biggest names was born in Texas.
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Country Fans Accuse Chris Young Of Being Drunk On Stage At Boots In The Park As Rough Performance Of “I’m Comin’ Over” Goes Viral

Fresh off the release of his tenth studio album, I Didn’t Come Here To Leave, this past Friday, Chris Young took the stage at ...
American Songwriter

For the People: Zach Top Offers Insanely Affordable Day-of Tickets to His Knoxville Concert

Zach Top fans can pay just $25 to see the country singer live at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on Thursday, Oct. 9.

A centuries-old Appalachian hymn singing tradition is still soothing souls

The Daily Yonder highlights a centuries-old Appalachian hymn singing tradition, still uplifting souls through heartfelt ...

Sonny Curtis, Crickets member who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88

He called the song for Mary Tyler Moore’s show “Love is All Around” and used a smooth melody to eventually serve up lyrics as indelible as any in television history.