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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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    February 3, 2026, 8:15 am

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    The Lofty Goal Bruce Springsteen Had for His Third Album: “I Was Filled With Arrogance”

    February 3, 2026, 8:00 am

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    Jackie DeShannon Wrote This 60s Classic While Recalling Her Mother’s Advice

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    These 3 Faith Hill Album Cuts Would Still Make Great Singles

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  • On This Day in 1959, We Lost One of Rock Music’s Pioneers and a Major Influence on The Beatles and Bob Dylan at the Age of 22

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    Remember When Simon & Garfunkel Got a Second Chance To Make a Smash Album Thanks to a DJ and a Producer in 1966?

    February 3, 2026, 6:00 am

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