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Latest Music News & Stories - American Songwriter
WEBAmerican 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: Adele, “Someone Like You”
WEBOct 12, 2021 · Harmony is a small, high-ceiling studio with a very nice Yamaha grand piano.I like that piano a lot and I go there as often as I can. Adele and I worked on “Someone Like You” there over two days.
The American Songwriter Song Contest
WEB15 hours ago · 2024 Song Contest Prizes. 1 x Grand Prize Winner. $10,000 USD in Cash. Career Consultation with Major Label A&R Executive – Joe Ferrari (Head of A&R, Sony Music Canada) 2-page Feature in ...
Top 10 Songs by America - American Songwriter
WEBDec 3, 2022 · 2. “You Can Do Magic”. “You Can Do Magic” was recorded after Peek left the band in the late ’70s. It was a bridge between their sound in the ’70s and what the duo would go on to ...
Behind The Song: America’s “Tin Man” by Dewey Bunnell
WEBOct 15, 2021 · This is the third installation of our Behind The Song series with the legendary Dewey Bunnell of America, who generously shared his memories this time around of writing “Tin Man.”. Previously ...
Exclusive: Dylan Schneider Discusses His Debut Full-Length Album ...
WEB5 days ago · Dylan Schneider Reveals His Favorite Song on Puzzled “I feel like it has changed a few times over the last couple of months,” Schneider said of his favorite track on the album.
The “Miserable” Meaning Behind Eric Carmen’s 1975 Ballad “All By …
WEBMarch 12, 2024 8:28 am. After his band the Raspberries disbanded in 1974, co-founding singer and songwriter Eric Carmen ‘s eponymous solo debut in 1975 delivered his first hit “All By Myself ...
The Meaning Behind Bonnie Raitts' "Just Like That" - American …
WEBFeb 6, 2023 · The Origins. In conversation with American Songwriter, Raitt explained the inspiration for “Just Like That” came from a human interest piece that had been broadcast on the news.The story was ...
The American Songwriter Lyric Contest
WEB15 hours ago · Paul McDonald is an American singer-songwriter residing in Nashville who placed 8th on the tenth season of American Idol. Jim Lauderdale is a legendary American country, bluegrass, and Americana ...