American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1960, the Frontman and Guitarist for the First Country Music Band To Have Its Debut Single Reach No. 1—Despite Being Told They’d Never Succ…

Known for chart-topping hits like “How Your Love Makes Me Feel” and “Meet in the Middle,” the country music band Diamond Rio ...

How BC Clark jingle became one of Oklahoma's longest-running holiday traditions

"We consider it a great honor for us to be able to continue the jingle," said owner Jim Clark. "It still means a lot to so ...

‘Song Sung Blue’ Sees Kate Hudson Finally Fulfill the Promise of Her Breakout Role

Kate Hudson shines in Song Sung Blue, channeling the charm and depth of Penny Lane from Almost Famous in a career-fulfilling performance.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1970, George Harrison Became the First Former Beatle To Score a No. 1 Single on the Hot 100—With a Song Originally Intended for Billy Preston

Fifty-five years ago today, George Harrison became the first former Beatle to score a No. 1 single in the United States.

All about “Stranger Things” star Maya Hawke's brother Levon Hawke (and his role in “Marty Supreme”!)

All about “Stranger Things” star Maya Hawke's brother Levon Hawke (and his role in “Marty Supreme”!) Maya Hawke ’s younger ...

This Early Beatles Song Was Bob Dylan’s Favorite—and Gave George Harrison His First U.S. Top 10

Bob Dylan named this early Beatles song as his favorite, and it also marked George Harrison’s first U.S. Top 10 hit as a lead ...

"We played it for our label and management and they told us it would end our career": The story of the glam metal classic inspired by an unfaithful exotic dancer

Poison topped the US charts in late 1988 with a power ballad that singer Bret Michaels poured his broken heart into ...

Is the Neil Diamond movie 'Song Sung Blue' a true story? We fact check

Claire Sardina, who performed in Lightning & Thunder with Neil Diamond tribute artist Mike Sardina, tells the true story ...