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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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    January 1, 2026, 9:30 am

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    3 Icons Who Sang Backup in the 1980s Before Making It Big

    January 1, 2026, 9:00 am

  • Behind the Song: George Harrison Scored a Solo Hit While Celebrating Change and the New Year with “Ding Dong, Ding Dong”

    Behind the Song: George Harrison Scored a Solo Hit While Celebrating Change and the New Year With “Ding Dong, Ding Dong”

    January 1, 2026, 8:45 am

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    Did You Know The Rolling Stones’ First US No. 1 Hit Was Written by Keith Richards in His Sleep?

    January 1, 2026, 8:30 am

  • 3 Emotional Ballads From the 1990s for When You Need a Good Cry

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    On This Day in 1953, the World Said Goodbye to One of the Most Influential Country Artists of All Time

    January 1, 2026, 7:45 am

  • How a Backstage Meeting With Bruce Springsteen Led to a Classic Dave Edmunds Track

    January 1, 2026, 7:30 am

  • 3 Jam Band Songs To Listen to With Your Sacred Morning Coffee

    January 1, 2026, 7:00 am

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