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Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Winning Country Star and Opry Legend, Dead at 85 Grand Ole Opry star and country music icon Jeannie Seely has passed away at 85 years old.The post Jeannie Seely, Grammy-Winning Country Star and Opry Legend, Dead at 85 appeared first on American Songwriter.
You Can Win a Personal Guitar Lesson from Eagles Legend Don Felder While Also Helping Out a Children’s Charity A new charity sweepstakes has been launched offering a personal guitar lesson with ex-Eagles member Don Felder and a special trip to Nashville.The post You Can Win a Personal Guitar Lesson from Eagles Legend Don Felder While Also Helping Out a Childrens Charity appeared first on
Joe Walsh Bringing 2025 VetsAid Concert to His Hometown of Wichita, Kansas; Lineup Features Vince Gill, Ryan Bingham Joe Walsh is bringing the 2025 VetsAid concert to his hometown of Wichita, Kansas; the lineup also features Vince Gill, Ryan Bingham, & more stars.The post Joe Walsh Bringing 2025 VetsAid Concert to His Hometown of Wichita, Kansas; Lineup Features Vince Gill, Ryan Bingham appeared first
Stevie Nicks Forced to Halt Upcoming Shows Due to Injury Stevie Nicks must stay off the road for two months as the legendary singer-songwriter recovers from a fractured shoulder.The post Stevie Nicks Forced to Halt Upcoming Shows Due to Injury appeared first on American Songwriter.
Ashley McBryde Is Opening “A New Kind of Bar” on Broadway Country star Ashley McBryde hopes to make room for a new kind of experience with her forthcoming bar, Redemption, on Broadway.The post Ashley McBryde Is Opening A New Kind of Bar on Broadway appeared first on American Songwriter.
Luke Combs Celebrates Historic Lollapalooza Performance With an Alex Warren Cover That Is Anything but “Ordinary” While making history at Lollapalooza, Luke Combs decided to share the stage with Alex Warren for a duet of "Ordinary."The post Luke Combs Celebrates Historic Lollapalooza Performance With an Alex Warren Cover That Is Anything but Ordinary appeared first on American Songwriter.
Take Me to the Theater: Tour of Talking Heads’ ‘Stop Making Sense’ Film Screenings Hosted by Jerry Harrison Extended into 2026 A tour featuring screenings of Talking Heads classic concert film Stop Making Sense hosted by band member Jerry Harrison has been extended into 2026.The post Take Me to the Theater: Tour of Talking Heads Stop Making Sense Film Screenings Hosted by Jerry Harrison Extended into 2026
Tejano Music Trailblazer, Flaco Jiménez, Dead at 86—Grammy Winner Collaborated With Bob Dylan & The Rolling Stones Six-time Grammy Award winner Leonardo"Flaco"Jimnez, a pioneering figure in Tejano music, has died at age 86.The post Tejano Music Trailblazer, Flaco Jimnez, Dead at 86Grammy Winner Collaborated With Bob Dylan & The Rolling Stones appeared first on American Songwriter.
The Doors’ Robby Krieger Marking the Band’s 60th Anniversary with L.A. Concert Showcasing the ‘Morrison Hotel’ Album The Doors Robby Krieger will commemorate the bands 60th anniversary with a concert in L.A. showcasing the Morrison Hotel album.The post The Doors Robby Krieger Marking the Bands 60th Anniversary with L.A. Concert Showcasing the Morrison Hotel Album appeared first on American Songwriter.
Watch Carrie Underwood Bring the Heat in 2025 ‘Sunday Night Football’ Teaser With 'Sunday Night Football' only a few weeks away, NBC shared a teaser of Carrie Underwood performing the popular anthem.The post Watch Carrie Underwood Bring the Heat in 2025 ‘Sunday Night Football’ Teaser appeared first on American Songwriter.
Arturia AstroLab 88 Review: Avant-Garde Stage Keyboard “Truly Delivers” I tested and reviewed Arturia's new AstroLab 88. Learn all about this super-stylish, futuristic stage synth here.The post Arturia AstroLab 88 Review: Avant-Garde Stage Keyboard “Truly Delivers” appeared first on American Songwriter.
Country Singer Has Music Equipment Stolen After Concert: “My Heart Immediately Dropped” While touring the country, singer Cody Cozz watched his worst fear become a reality when his music equipment was stolen.The post Country Singer Has Music Equipment Stolen After Concert: My Heart Immediately Dropped appeared first on American Songwriter.
Billy Joel Grapples With His Manager Betraying Him in New Documentary: “It Hit Me Like a Ton of Bricks” In Billy Joel's newest documentary, the Piano Man divulged how he felt about his former manager and brother-in-law stealing money from him.The post Billy Joel Grapples With His Manager Betraying Him in New Documentary: It Hit Me Like a Ton of Bricks appeared first on American
Dierks Bentley & Zach Top Welcome Post Malone to the Hot Country Knights With Cover of “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” While performing in Utah, Dierks Bentley and Zach Top surprised fans with the Hot Country Knights featuring Post Malone.The post Dierks Bentley & Zach Top Welcome Post Malone to the Hot Country Knights With Cover of “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” appeared first on American
Luke Bryan Names the One Thing He Will Never Do During Concert, “Whether It’s a Little Froggy or Not” While not always able to perform at his best, Luke Bryan named the one thing he would never do during a concert.The post Luke Bryan Names the One Thing He Will Never Do During Concert, Whether Its a Little Froggy or Not appeared first on American
Morgan Wallen’s “Most Personal Song” Is Climbing the Charts Country star Morgan Wallen celebrates personal improvement on his latest single, "I Got Better."The post Morgan Wallens Most Personal Song Is Climbing the Charts appeared first on American Songwriter.
Cross Canadian Ragweed Offering Free Tickets to Texas Flood First Responders Wanting to celebrate the Texas flood first responders, Cross Canadian Ragweed decided to offer them free tickets to charity event.The post Cross Canadian Ragweed Offering Free Tickets to Texas Flood First Responders appeared first on American Songwriter.
Jelly Roll Prepares To Leave the U.S. For Strummingbird Festival in Australia With Jelly Roll receiving a recommendation for a full pardon, the country singer prepared to head to Australia for music festival. The post Jelly Roll Prepares To Leave the U.S. For Strummingbird Festival in Australia appeared first on American Songwriter.
Bret Michaels Shares Touching Message to Sharon Osbourne After Ozzy Osbourne’s Funeral With tributes continuing to pour in for Ozzy Osbourne, Bret Michaels not only remembered the icon but also Sharon Osbourne.The post Bret Michaels Shares Touching Message to Sharon Osbourne After Ozzy Osbourne’s Funeral appeared first on American Songwriter.
Elle King Revisits Infamous Dolly Parton Tribute: “I Never Want To Cry Like That Again” Eighteen months after her now-infamous Dolly Parton tribute, Elle King hopes she's done with the life lessons for awhile.The post Elle King Revisits Infamous Dolly Parton Tribute: I Never Want To Cry Like That Again appeared first on American Songwriter.
Watch Billy Joel and His Band Deliver a Pitch-Perfect A Cappella Version of “The Longest Time” in a Locker Room Shower Watch an archival video of Billy Joel and his band performing a pitch-perfect a cappella version of The Longest Time in 1984 in a locker room shower.The post Watch Billy Joel and His Band Deliver a Pitch-Perfect A Cappella Version of The Longest Time in a
Trisha Yearwood, Sammy Hagar, and More Stars to Perform at 2025 One805LIVE! Concert Benefiting First Responders in California Trisha Yearwood, Sammy Hagar, and more stars will perform at the 2025 One805LIVE! concert benefiting first responders in California's Santa Barbara County.The post Trisha Yearwood, Sammy Hagar, and More Stars to Perform at 2025 One805LIVE! Concert Benefiting First Responders in California appeared first on American Songwriter.
Luke Combs Drops Big News About Upcoming Album: “I’ve Already Recorded, I Don’t Know, Over 30 Songs” Luke Combs says he has 30 songs recorded for his forthcoming album, but the country singer still has work left to do. The post Luke Combs Drops Big News About Upcoming Album: “I’ve Already Recorded, I Dont Know, Over 30 Songs” appeared first on American Songwriter.
Justin Timberlake Reveals “Debilitating” Health Diagnosis: “I’m So Glad I Kept Going” After wrapping up a tour marred by criticism and cancellations, Justin Timberlake shared a health update with fans.The post Justin Timberlake Reveals “Debilitating” Health Diagnosis: “I’m So Glad I Kept Going” appeared first on American Songwriter.
Key West to Celebrate the Late Jimmy Buffett at Second Annual Just a Few Friends Festival, Featuring Performances, a Parade, & More Key West, Florida, to celebrate the late Jimmy Buffett at the second annual Just a Few Friends Festival, featuring music performances, a parade, and much more.The post Key West to Celebrate the Late Jimmy Buffett at Second Annual Just a Few Friends Festival, Featuring Performances, a
Tyler Childers Offers Dino-Sized Surprise During Dinosaur World Pop-Up Show Watch Tyler Childers perform "Bitin' List" while wearing the perfect costume at Dinosaur World in Kentucky.The post Tyler Childers Offers Dino-Sized Surprise During Dinosaur World Pop-Up Show appeared first on American Songwriter.
Watch Elton John and Spinal Tap Perform the Mock Rock Band’s Classic “Stonehenge”; ‘Spinal Tap II’ Soundtrack Details Revealed Check out a new video featuring Elton John and Spinal Tap performing the mock rock bands song Stonehenge from the upcoming sequel, 'Spinal Tap II'; details about the film's soundtrack have been revealed.The post Watch Elton John and Spinal Tap Perform the Mock Rock Bands Classic
Conner Smith Shares Thoughts on Fatal Tragedy That Led Him To Cancel Shows: “I Stayed Isolated” With Conner Smith returning to the stage after fatal accident, the country singer discussed how he isolated himself from the world.The post Conner Smith Shares Thoughts on Fatal Tragedy That Led Him To Cancel Shows: “I Stayed Isolated” appeared first on American Songwriter.
Zakk Wylde Reveals Final Text From Ozzy Osbourne: “Thanks for Everything” Longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde reflected on the last time he saw the heavy metal legend before his death.The post Zakk Wylde Reveals Final Text From Ozzy Osbourne: Thanks for Everything appeared first on American Songwriter.
Famed Nashville Songwriter, James “Sandy” Pinkard, Dead at 78 While part of the country duo Pinkard & Bowden, James "Sandy" Pinkard sadly passed away at the age of 78.The post Famed Nashville Songwriter, James “Sandy” Pinkard, Dead at 78 appeared first on American Songwriter.