The year 1984 is often cited as one of the most memorable in music history. Megastars mixed with up-and-comers to make for an enticing blend you could hear on the radio at any time. And, of course, MTV was at its peak, as artists realized what an important tool it was for breaking singles to […] The post 5 Memorable Albums that Turn 40 This Month appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), as well as the extended Anthology version, is chock full of hard-hitting lyrics. On this record, she’s making sure to get in as many jabs as possible. While there is stiff competition, check out our picks for the three punchiest Swift lyrics from TTPD: The Anthology, below. [RELATED: […] The post 3 of the Punchiest Lyrics From Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Glen Campbell Duets: Ghost on the Canvas Sessions dropped today. The album is part re-working of Campbell’s 2011 album Ghost on the Canvas and part tribute album. It features 12 of the original release’s 16 tracks with newly added duet vocals from some of the best voices in the music business. Carole King, Sting, Eric […] The post Hear Dolly Parton Join Glen Campbell on “Better Place” from Re-Worked ‘Ghost on the Canvas’ Tribute Album appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Here’s a throwback for those who have been lurking on the internet for a few years. Who remembers Mason Ramsey? If the name doesn’t ring a bell, maybe the moniker Yodeling Walmart Kid will. Ramsey found fame in 2018 when a video of him yodeling “Lovesick Blues” by Hank Williams went viral. Now, he’s all […] The post Ruby Leigh Links up With Surprise Guest After ‘The Voice’ Fans Clamor for Dolly Parton appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

While the lead singer of the rock band Bleachers, Jack Antonoff is also an accomplished songwriter and record producer. Throughout his time in the music industry, he worked with stars like The Chicks, Lorde, St. Vincent, Lana Del Rey, the 1975, and of course, Taylor Swift. With Swift one of the biggest names in the […] The post Jack Antonoff Admits To Being “Overwhelmed” by Reaction to Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Montreux Jazz Festival has been held annually for decades in the beautiful resort town on Montreux, Switzerland. The fest draws in nearly a quarter million visitors every year, and the multi-genre fest has evolved beyond just jazz music. And this year’s lineup is particularly attractive.  Sting, Massive Attack, PJ Harvey, Duran Duran, Raye, Janelle Monae, […] The post Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey to Play Montreux Jazz Festival: How To Get Tickets appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Classical guitars may seem simple at first, but once you start digging there's just no way back up those endless lists of specs and tonewoods. So how could you possibly know which one is right for you? Well, that's where the Cordoba C7-CE comes in — a mid-range nylon-string acoustic guitar that's as versatile as […] The post Cordoba C7-CE Review: Versatile Nylon-String appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Getting her start in the music industry as part of the group Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé eventually left the group to explore a solo career. Sharing her love for genres like hip hop, R&B, and pop, the singer gained not only fame but 32 Grammy Awards. Releasing seven studio albums throughout her time on stage, her […] The post Kevin Bacon & His Daughter Switch up Lyrics to Beyoncé’s “II Most Wanted” in Duet Performance appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Having a love for gospel music and contemporary Christian, Mandisa showcased her musical talents back in 2006 when she appeared on the fifth season of American Idol. From an early age, the singer found a love for music by listening to performers like Whitney Houston and Def Leppard. While fans rallied around Mandisa throughout her […] The post GRAMMY Winner & ‘America Idol’ Finalist Mandisa Dead at 47 appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more

Taylor Swift‘s highly-anticipated album The Tortured Poets Department dropped today (April 19), and Swifties are already filling Reddit threads with speculations and theories. One of those speculations is that the song “The Alchemy” is about her current boyfriend, Travis Kelce. There seem to be thinly veiled football metaphors throughout the lyrics, which fuels the surface-level […] The post Did Taylor Swift Write a Song About Travis Kelce? All About “The Alchemy” From ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ appeared first on American Songwriter ..read more