American Songwriter

On This Day in 1991, the World Lost the Biggest Star of Honky Tonk’s Golden Age Who Launched the Careers of Multiple Legendary Musicians

Thirty-five years ago today, the world lost one of the most successful and influential artists of honky tonk's golden era.
The Current

Feb. 25 in Music History: Stevie Wonder awarded the Gershwin Prize

Van Halen's 'Jump' hit No. 1; Buddy Holly had his first hit; Stevie Wonder was honored by President Barack Obama; the youngest Beatle was born; and Frank Sinatra performed his final concert, Today in ...

Through ‘K-Pops!,’ Anderson .Paak sought deeper familial connection

Pops!" with his son Soul, a film rooted in their pandemic effort to reconnect through K-pop obsession. It debuts in L.A.

The Soundtrack of the Doomscroll Generation? It’s Phonk.

YouTube Shorts and TikToks are often set to electronic dance music with rap roots that’s become the unconscious hum of ...
BroadwayWorld

Songs for a New World | 29 April – 10 May | The Wave Theatre, Cape Town at The Wave Theatre

From 29 April to 10 May 2026, the Byron Bure Academy of Theatre Arts celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a vibrant ...

Emmylou Harris: ‘It’s a lot harder, isn’t it, to just live a long life?’

As the country music titan prepares for her final European performances, she speaks to Louis Chilton about life, mortality, ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2003, We Lost the Outlaw Country Legend Who Helped Thousands Quit Their Jobs in Style and Penned Major Hits for Tammy Wynette and Ray Price

Twenty-three years ago today, the world said goodbye to the outlaw country legend who left a lasting mark on the world.