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What do you really want to know about the music artists you love most? American Songwriter has the latest news on popular music’s most fascinating figures, of course. But let’s go deeper. Let’s pick through the inner-workings of a smash hit. Or learn about songs you may think you know well, but most certainly do not know the famous artists who wrote them.

Is a rising star you’ve only kinda-sorta heard about playing the Grammys? We’ll have interesting articles with backstory galore on what makes them tick as songwriters and musicians. Perhaps the singer you saw live the other night name-checked a legendary influence you’re not familiar with. American Songwriter will familiarize you with the source of your favorite artist’s inspiration.

The unique angles from which we approach music history are just about endless. Your path to music wisdom just got a whole lot shorter.

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    3 Country Songs That Tell Lyrical Stories Too Wild To Be Real

    March 22, 2026, 11:53 am

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    3 Bryan Adams Songs From Movies That Are Perfect for Anybody Falling in Love

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    3 Rock Songs With Background Moments That Steal the Show

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    Born on This Day in 1892, the Old-Time Banjo Pioneer Whose Injury Changed American Music

    March 22, 2026, 9:45 am

  • On This Day in 1971: Rod Stewart Scored His First Hot 100 Chart-Topper with His Classic Song “Maggie May”

    4 Classic Rock Songs That Showcase Unforgettable Solo a Cappella Moments

    March 22, 2026, 9:30 am

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