American Songwriter

American Songwriter is a magazine published every two months since 1984, focusing on all facets of songwriting. It includes interviews, advice for songwriters, industry news, product reviews, and a lyric contest. The magazine is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Ticketmaster to Eliminate Hidden Fees As New Federal Rule Goes into Effect

1 day ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

Ticketmaster has been at the center of several controversies in recent years. Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, the Oasis reunion tour, and other high-level concert tours have highlighted the ticket broker’s prices. More specifically, those high-profile outings allowed fans to see how high their hidden prices could be. Now, though, the ticketing behemoth has elected to include its fees in the ticket price. The decision comes as the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning junk fees came into effect.
4 Country Music Legends Who Rarely Played an Instrument

1 day ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

If asked to picture a country singer, people would likely conjure a variety of images. Some would add cowboy hats and full Western wear. Others might go for jeans, t-shirts, and trucker hats. No matter what the imaginary artist is wearing, they’re likely holding or playing an acoustic guitar. The instrument goes with the genre like peanut butter goes with jelly. However, several country legends rarely, if ever, played an instrument.
Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins Discusses the Importance of ALS Awareness and the Hop on a Cure Foundation (Exclusive)

1 day ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

John Driskell Hopkins, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and one of the founding members of the Zac Brown Band, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2021. Since receiving the diagnosis, he has been working hard to fight his symptoms and continue living his life. A little more than three years after getting the news, he continues to work with ZBB and make memories with his family.
John Driskell Hopkins Discusses "I Love You Forever," the Song He Wrote for His Kids After His ALS Diagnosis (Exclusive)

2 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Driskell Hopkins is likely best known for his time with the Zac Brown Band. In recent years, though, he has become more than a musician. He is an advocate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. This new role came after he received an ALS diagnosis in December 2021. Today (May 12), he released the solo track “I Love You Forever.” In the song, he perfectly captures the love a parent has for their children.
On This Day in 2013, a David Bowie Classic Got an Out-of-This-World Cover (Literally)

2 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

On this day (May 12) in 2013, astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield released the music video of his version of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” He recorded the song while aboard the International Space Station and released the clip before returning to Earth. Two years later, he would release an album of songs recorded aboard the ISS. Bowie released “Space Oddity” in 1969 as a single from his self-titled sophomore album.
On This Day in 1997, Tim McGraw Released the Faith Hill Duet That Changed His Life Forever

2 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Clayton Edwards

On this day (May 12) in 1997, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill released their first duet, “It’s Your Love.” The song dominated country radio in the late 1990s and became a massive hit for the couple. Additionally, the song set and broke multiple chart records and remains one of McGraw and Hill’s most memorable collaborations. Stephony Smith wrote “It’s Your Love,” and McGraw released it as the lead single from his fourth studio album, Everywhere.
Timothy Wayne Is the Nephew of Country Music Royalty, but He’s Out To Carve His Own Legacy (Exclusive)

2 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Cindy Watts

Timothy Wayne is Tim McGraw’s nephew, but he hopes that’s not the most interesting thing about himself or his fledgling music career. Wayne is a full-time college student in Louisiana who grew up near Nashville with plans to join the Marines. He’s majoring in history and went to college to attend officer candidate school. But music intervened. “Once I finally picked up a guitar and started playing music, I fell in love with it,” Wayne said.
Tom Petty and Tupac Resurrected From the Dead in Snoop Dogg’s Mind-Bending Music Video for “Last Dance With Mary Jane”

2 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Melanie Davis

Snoop Dogg’s mind-bending music video for “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” his 2025 collaboration with Jelly Roll, seems less like one last dance with Mary Jane and more like many, many dances with the wackiest and most potent strains of Mary Jane imaginable.
The Rise and Fall of Harry Nilsson: Pop’s Most Mysterious Genius

3 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Em Casalena

Harry Nilsson was a musical genius in more than one sense. Not only was he an accomplished songwriter, but he also pioneered experiments with vocal overdubs and cultural fusions. He was a legend, and many referred to him as the “American Beatle”. Even The Beatles themselves said that Nilsson was their favorite American musician back in 1968. Sadly, like many talented greats of his era, Nilsson had a difficult upbringing and struggled throughout his life.
4 of the Greatest Concert Tours of the Classic Rock Era

3 days ago | americansongwriter.com | Em Casalena

The classic rock era of the 1960s and 1970s seemed like an incredible time for fans of rock music. I personally wasn’t alive back then, and I’m a bit bummed out about the fact that I’ll never know what it was really like to see legendary, culture-changing performances from that era in person. At least those of us who were born too late can enjoy the myth and lore that surround those famous tours.