Clayton Edwards
News Writer at American Songwriter
Dad, husband, writer, Country music/Americana enthusiast. Doing my best to make my brain stop screaming.
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americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards
2025 has been a great year for country music, and it keeps getting better. Fans have already been treated to a wide variety of new albums and singles this year, and it is only halfway over. There are still plenty of highly anticipated releases coming this summer. The only problem with having all of this great music is constantly walking around with a song stuck in my head. At least they’re good songs.
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americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards
After more than a decade with his band Promise of the Real, Lukas Nelson turned down a new road in his musical journey today (June 30), with the release of his debut solo album American Romance. The 12-track collection is Nelson’s most honest and vulnerable release to date. With production from Shooter Jennings and appearances from Sierra Ferrell and Stephen Wilson Jr., the project blends fresh sonic elements while highlighting the strengths he’s spent untold hours honing.
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americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards
On this day (June 20) in 1969, David Bowie stepped into London’s Trident Studio to record “Space Oddity.” The song marked a shift in his sound and would go on to become his first hit. Additionally, BBC’s use of the song during their coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing exposed a huge audience to the budding musician. Bowie’s 1967 self-titled debut album sounded much different than what modern fans are accustomed to.
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americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards
Today (June 20), James McMurtry released his highly anticipated new album, The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy. As longtime fans have come to expect, the celebrated songwriter paints vivid pictures and spins memorable yarns throughout the ten-track collection. Ahead of today’s release, McMurtry sat down with American Songwriter to talk about the new album. He revealed the inspiration behind the album’s title track, how he has changed his touring strategy over the years, and more.
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americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards
The Offspring have been making some of the catchiest punk rock the world has ever heard since they released their self-titled debut album in 1989. However, it would take some time for the band to find widespread recognition. That came in 1994 with the release of their hit album, Smash. Songs like “The Kids Aren’t Alright,” “Self Esteem,” and “Why Don’t You Get a Job?” propelled the band to stardom.
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