Lisa Konicki

6 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Lisa Konicki

Jon Pardi’s Honkytonk Hollywood album took three years, a few significant life changes, including fatherhood, and a rock and roll legend’s influence to come to fruition. The 17-track record, his first since Mr. Saturday Night in 2022, is also his first with producer Jay Joyce, a dream come true for the country singer. Pardi happened to watch a documentary about Tom Petty making his iconic 1994Wildflowers album, which Petty did alongside Rick Rubin.

1 month ago | bourbonplus.com | Lisa Konicki

It was an evening to remember as whiskey lovers—enthusiasts and newcomers alike—mingled with spirit industry titans Thursday night, March 27, at an exclusive happy hour event hosted by Bourbon+ magazine. Held at Gerties’ Whiskey Library at The 404 Kitchen in Nashville, TN, the event aimed to connect Bourbon+ subscribers with industry leaders for a night of curated pours, specialty cocktails, and small bites while exploring a library of over 700 whiskeys.

2 months ago | americansongwriter.com | Lisa Konicki

Kameron Marlowe is going against the grain. While artists are releasing party anthems and feel-good tunes, Marlowe is offering Sad Songs for the Soul—ten songs that dive deep into heartbreak and vulnerability. Marlowe, a self-admitted happy person and happily engaged, is enamored by sad songs and finds that he writes more sad songs in a year than any other song.

Jan 31, 2025 | americansongwriter.com | Lisa Konicki

George Birge is a star! The Texas native arrived at the American Songwriter studios fresh off his latest No. 1 hit, “Cowboy Songs,” and captivated the room. Getting comfortable on the long gray leather couch, Birge could not be more thankful for the year he just completed. “To get this kind of response and to get to close the year that we had, which was the wildest one in my life with ‘Cowboy Songs’ being a No. 1 song, I’m a pretty happy guy right now,” he says.

Dec 23, 2024 | americansongwriter.com | Lisa Konicki

If spreading Christmas cheer were a sport, Sophia Scott would be at the top of the leaderboard. The Colorado native, who recently released an upbeat version of “Winter Wonderland,” thrives during the holiday season. “We’re a big Christmas family,” she tells American Songwriter. After releasing “Last Christmas” last year and “Winter Wonderland” this year, Scott has hinted at plans for a full Christmas EP in the future, a further example of her passion for the holidays.