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Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to Be Honored for Their Charitable Efforts with WhyHunger’s ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will be presented with the WhyHunger organizations ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for their charitable efforts.The post Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to Be Honored for Their Charitable Efforts with WhyHungers ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award appeared first on American Songwriter.
Posthumous George Harrison Compilation ‘Let It Roll’ Getting Its First-Ever Vinyl Release The posthumous 2009 George Harrison compilation Let It Roll will getting its first-ever vinyl release this summer.The post Posthumous George Harrison Compilation Let It Roll Getting Its First-Ever Vinyl Release appeared first on American Songwriter.
Billy Joel Reveals Tragic Brain Disorder Diagnosis, Cancels All Tour Dates Billy Joel announces the cancelation of all future tour dates in light of recent rare brain disorder diagnosis. The post Billy Joel Reveals Tragic Brain Disorder Diagnosis, Cancels All Tour Dates appeared first on American Songwriter.
Neil Young Says This 1980s Deep Cut May Be His “Favorite Recording”; Debuts the Title Track to His Upcoming Album Neil Young has revealed that the 1980s deep cut "My Boy" may be his favorite recording, and has debuted the title track to his upcoming album, 'Talkin to the Trees.'The post Neil Young Says This 1980s Deep Cut May Be His Favorite Recording; Debuts the Title
‘American Idol’ Finalist Just Checked off “Bucket List” Item After Losing Season Finale While coming in 3rd on 'American Idol', Breanna Nix already booked her first performance at the Grand Ole Opry.The post American Idol Finalist Just Checked off Bucket List Item After Losing Season Finale appeared first on American Songwriter.
Fans Lash Out at New Jersey Bar Owner Who Canceled Bruce Springsteen Cover Band Over Recent Statements Bruce Springsteen fans lash out at New Jersey bar owner after he canceled Springsteen cover band over recent comments from The Boss.The post Fans Lash Out at New Jersey Bar Owner Who Canceled Bruce Springsteen Cover Band Over Recent Statements appeared first on American Songwriter.
Former ‘American Idol’ Winner Scotty McCreery Reveals Major Life News Former 'American Idol' winner, Scotty McCreery, shares exciting news as his family announced a new baby on the way.The post Former American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery Reveals Major Life News appeared first on American Songwriter.
ABBA’s Famed Producer Michael B. Tretow Dead at 80 Michael B. Tretow, the producer and audio engineer behind many of ABBA's greatest works, has passed away at age 80.The post ABBAs Famed Producer Michael B. Tretow Dead at 80 appeared first on American Songwriter.
“Traumatic” Medical Emergency Nearly Ended Miley Cyrus’ Music Career While promoting her newest album, Miley Cyrus revealed how she almost quit the music industry following "Traumatic" experience.The post Traumatic Medical Emergency Nearly Ended Miley Cyrus Music Career appeared first on American Songwriter.
Sound Talent Group Owner Dave Shapiro Dies in Plane Crash at 42 While flying to San Diego, the plane carrying Sound Talent Group owner Dave Shapiro crashed, killing the talent agent.The post Sound Talent Group Owner Dave Shapiro Dies in Plane Crash at 42 appeared first on American Songwriter.
3 Albums That Fans Hated But Critics Praised You might hate these albums, but critics loved and still love these three criminally judged and highly underrated bodies of work. The post 3 Albums That Fans Hated But Critics Praised appeared first on American Songwriter.
Danny Bowes of Thunder Recalls the Near-Fatal Accident That Stole His Voice Thunder vocalist Danny Bowes overcame a close call with death that could have changed his life and career forever.The post Danny Bowes of Thunder Recalls the Near-Fatal Accident That Stole His Voice appeared first on American Songwriter.
Jamey Johnson Marries New Wife in Franklin, Tenessee Ceremony: “You Have No Idea How Long I’ve Been Looking for You” Country star, Jamey Johnson, marries Brittney Eakins in a private ceremony right outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee. The post Jamey Johnson Marries New Wife in Franklin, Tenessee Ceremony: “You Have No Idea How Long Ive Been Looking for You” appeared first on American Songwriter.
Emmylou Harris to Be Honored at Star-Studded Tribute Concert Before 2025 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco Emmylou Harris will be honored at a star-studded tribute concert before the 2025 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival in San Francisco.The post Emmylou Harris to Be Honored at Star-Studded Tribute Concert Before 2025 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in San Francisco appeared first on American Songwriter.
Tim McGraw Reveals Why He Was Reluctant to Start His Acting Career In a recent interview, Tim McGraw recalled how he started acting and why he almost turned down his first role. The post Tim McGraw Reveals Why He Was Reluctant to Start His Acting Career appeared first on American Songwriter.
“He Felt So Bad for Me”: Jelly Roll Shares Story About a Police Encounter That’s So Awkward, You Can’t Help but Laugh Rapper and country star Jelly Roll shares a police encounter from his childhood that's so bad, you can't help but laugh.The post He Felt So Bad for Me: Jelly Roll Shares Story About a Police Encounter Thats So Awkward, You Cant Help but Laugh appeared first
Megan Moroney Shares Snippet of Touching Song She Wrote For Her Niece Megan Moroney recently posted a snippet of a heartfelt song dedicated to her niece, featuring encouragement for when she grows up.The post Megan Moroney Shares Snippet of Touching Song She Wrote For Her Niece appeared first on American Songwriter.
Ex-KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Cancels Two Performances in the Midwest Scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend Find out why ex-KISS guitarist Ace Frehley canceled two performances in the Midwest scheduled for Memorial Day weekend.The post Ex-KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Cancels Two Performances in the Midwest Scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend appeared first on American Songwriter.
3 Times Ella Fitzgerald Covered Rock ‘n’ Roll and Made It Even Better Than the Original Ella Fitzgerald might be the de facto queen of jazz, but she wasn't afraid to deliver a rock cover or two in the 1960s.The post 3 Times Ella Fitzgerald Covered Rock n Roll and Made It Even Better Than the Original appeared first on American Songwriter.
Roger Daltrey Doesn’t Want To Tour With Pete Townshend After Recent Comments About the Who “Flogging a Dead Horse” While preparing for one final tour with The Who, Roger Daltrey apparently doesn't want to perform with Pete Townshend after recent comments.The post Roger Daltrey Doesn’t Want To Tour With Pete Townshend After Recent Comments About the Who “Flogging a Dead Horse” appeared first on American
Jelly Roll Speaks at Minnesota Adult Detention Center While on Tour With Post Malone: “I Just Wanted To Be the Dad I Didn’t Have” Traveling the country with Post Malone, Jelly Roll recently stopped by a detention center to help inspire inmates to change their lives.The post Jelly Roll Speaks at Minnesota Adult Detention Center While on Tour With Post Malone: “I Just Wanted To Be the Dad I Didnt
Rising Country Singer Arrested for Reckless Driving, Open Container by Tennessee Highway Patrol A rising country star found himself in handcuffs last night after being pulled over for reckless driving outside of Nashville. The post Rising Country Singer Arrested for Reckless Driving, Open Container by Tennessee Highway Patrol appeared first on American Songwriter.
Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson and More Scheduled To Perform at Spotify House During CMA Fest 2025 With the CMA Fest a few weeks away, the Spotify House released their lineup that included Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, and more.The post Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson and More Scheduled To Perform at Spotify House During CMA Fest 2025 appeared first on
Paul McCartney Discusses His “Nerve-Wracking” and “Nail-Biting” Experience of Recording a New Duet With Barbra Streisand In a new online Q&A, Paul McCartney discussed the nerve-wracking, nail-biting experience of recording a new duet with Barbra Streisand.The post Paul McCartney Discusses His Nerve-Wracking and Nail-Biting Experience of Recording a New Duet With Barbra Streisand appeared first on American Songwriter.
Country Star Testifies on Capitol Hill, Pleading for Help To Defend Musicians From “Terrifying” Betrayal Country music singer, Martina McBride, testifies in front of congress in support of the anti AI deepfake bill, NO FAKES Act. The post Country Star Testifies on Capitol Hill, Pleading for Help To Defend Musicians From Terrifying Betrayal appeared first on American Songwriter.
Former Rough Cutt Guitarist Chris Hager Dead at 67 While still working on music with Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Chris Hager sadly passed away at 67 years old.The post Former Rough Cutt Guitarist Chris Hager Dead at 67 appeared first on American Songwriter.
Tim McGraw Discusses How His Music Has Changed With Age, and the Type of Songs He No Longer Wants To Sing Turning 58 years old, country star Tim McGraw explained how his taste in songs he recorded changed over the years.The post Tim McGraw Discusses How His Music Has Changed With Age, and the Type of Songs He No Longer Wants To Sing appeared first on American
Ozzy Osbourne Insists “The Original Sabbath Will Never Be on Stage Together Again” Following Back to the Beginning Concert Preparing to take the stage during the Back to the Beginning event, Ozzy Osbourne promised it would be the last Black Sabbath concert.The post Ozzy Osbourne Insists “The Original Sabbath Will Never Be on Stage Together Again” Following Back to the Beginning Concert appeared first on
Watch Country Star Perform the Most High-Pressure Gig of His Career: Singing the First Dance at Jamey Johnson’s Wedding ERNEST recently took to social media to share that he played the first dance song at Jamey Johnson's wedding. The post Watch Country Star Perform the Most High-Pressure Gig of His Career: Singing the First Dance at Jamey Johnson’s Wedding appeared first on American Songwriter.
Dolly Parton Ponders if Her Career in Country Music Was Worth the Sacrifice and Pain With a new exhibit honoring Dolly Parton, the country music icon pondered if the pain and sacrifice were worth it.The post Dolly Parton Ponders if Her Career in Country Music Was Worth the Sacrifice and Pain appeared first on American Songwriter.