Clayton Edwards

2 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

Alan Jackson and his wife, Denise, grew up in Newnan, Georgia. When a massive EF-4 tornado ripped through the town in March 2021, Jackson gathered some other country music heavy-hitters to put on a benefit to raise money for those who were impacted by the storm. The Where I Come From benefit concert raised money and boosted morale for those who needed it most. Jackson has a laundry list of upbeat songs in his discography.

2 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

Less than a month after the landmark 60th annual ACM Awards, the Academy of Country Music cut a significant number of jobs. The ACM’s layoff impacted workers who held high-level positions in communication, marketing, and public relations. According to reports the Academy restructured its roster to prepare for future ventures. According to a Billboard report, the ACM layoffs took place yesterday (June 5) and cut the Academy’s staff by roughly 25 percent.

2 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

Today (June 6), Lil Wayne released his highly anticipated album The Carter VI. Fans have been waiting for the record to drop since Weezy announced it after Kendrick Lamar was announced as the Super Bowl Halftime headliner. Last night, he heightened the anticipation by sharing the tracklist and giving everyone a look at the long list of features, including Bono, Jelly Roll, BigXThaPlug, and more.

3 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

On this day (June 5) in 1975, former Pink Floyd vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Syd Barrett quietly wondered into Abbey Road Studios in London. His former band was working on their ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here, an album featuring songs inspired by Barrett. Barrett was one of the founding members of Pink Floyd. As the band’s main songwriter, he contributed heavily to their 1967 debut album, Piper at the Gates of Dawn.

3 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

Last year, Carly Pearce shared that she had received a diagnosis of pericarditis. Since then, she has been working hard to ensure that her health won’t stop her from performing for her fans. Recently, she revealed a new health issue that directly impacts her ability to sing. However, she’s not going to let it stop her from taking the stage during CMA Fest this weekend. Yesterday (May 4), Pearce took to her Instagram stories to share a health update with her fans and followers.