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americansongwriter.com /1 week ago

American Songwriter 3rd Annual Road Ready Talent Contest Semi-Finalists Announced

Another remarkable year of music has brought us to an exciting moment: the announcement of our 3rd Annual Road Ready Talent Contest Semi-Finalists. American Songwriter extends its...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Legendary Songwriters Who Write Songs Like Novelists

Singer-songwriter John Prine performs at Symphony Hall on April 26, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Hill/Getty Images) These legendary songwriters somehow made songs feel l...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

4 Magnificent “Motel” Songs for Your Upcoming Road Trip

Many amazing songwriters have stayed at metaphorical motels. These four songs with "motel" in the title are worth the nightly rate. The post 4 Magnificent “Motel” Songs for Your Up...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Country Songs That Sound Like They Were Written on a Front Porch

Michael Britt of Lonestar These country songs sound like they were written on a front porch somewhere down south. Revisit these endearing hits. The post 3 Country Songs That Sound...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Country Songs From the 1980s That Sound Like They Were Written on a Front Porch

Steve Earle on 11/15/86 in Chicago, Il. (Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage) These country songs don't feel like massive hits. Instead, they feel like simple front porch style diary en...

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americansongwriter.com /1 day ago

4 Outstanding 1986 Debut Albums That Put Jaw-Dropping Songwriting Front and Center

Steve Earle performs at First Avenue nightclub in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 16, 1986. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Outstanding songwriting...

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breitbart.com /1 month ago

AMERICAN SOUNDTRACK: Hit Songwriters Billy Montana and David Tolliver's Small Town Anthem 'Sounds Like America' Captures...

It’s impossible to celebrate America’s 250th birthday without acknowledging the importance of the arts, culture and storytelling. As part of Breitbart’s special ongoing coverage fo...

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musicconnection.com /3 days ago

Jack Barksdale: Stirring Storyteller

Penning his first original at seven years old, live performances began at nine. Now with 10 years of touring behind him (including the United States, Canada, and England), Jack Bar...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Songs From the 2020s That Are Unapologetically Country

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 06: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Zach Top performs on stage during day three of the 2026 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium on June 06, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Ph...

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americansongwriter.com /2 weeks ago

3 Americana Songs From the 2010s You Forgot Were Essential

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Johanna Soderberg and Klara Soderberg of First Aid Kit perform on the Other stage at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2022 in...

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americansongwriter.com /1 week ago

3 Southern Rock Songs That Celebrate Home Without Sounding Corny

These southern rock songs paint a portrait of home down south without any cheesiness. Revisit these genre staples. The post 3 Southern Rock Songs That Celebrate Home Without Sound...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

A Q&A With the Sounds Like Summer Road Ready Promotion Winner, April Sutherland

Photo by Honey Fields April Sutherland is American Songwriter's Sounds Like Summer Road Ready promotion winner for her song, “Follow Through." The post A Q&A With the Sounds Li...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

A Q&A With the Sounds Like Summer Lyric Contest Promotion Winner, Sean Owens

Photo by Dori Borjesson Sean Owen is American Songwriter's Sounds Like Summer Lyric promotion winner for his song, “Flip-Flops and Alibis.” The post A Q&A With the Sounds Like...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

A Q&A With the Sounds Like Summer Song Contest Promotion Winner, Andrew Hoyt

Photo by Robiee Z.  Andrew Hoyt is American Songwriter's Sounds Like Summer Song Contest promotion winner for his song, “Kind of Paradise." The post A Q&A With the Sounds Like...

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americansongwriter.com /2 days ago

Ian Munsick Talks Writing an “Anthemic” Love Letter to the West on His New LP

Photo by Ben Christensen On Ian Munsick's latest album, the artist invites fans to explore the West through songs inspired by the region. The post Ian Munsick Talks Writing an “Ant...

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americansongwriter.com /2 weeks ago

4 Singer-Songwriter Albums From 1974 That We’re Still Playing a Ton Today

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: Jackson Browne performs live on stage in Amsterdam, Holland in 1974 (Photo by vCaem/Hanekroot/Redferns) The singer-songwriter movement was at a peak in 197...

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americansongwriter.com /1 week ago

3 Folk Singer-Songwriters From the 80s You Can Probably Recognize (Even if You Can’t Name Them)

Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Redferns) Here are a few folk singer songwriters that achieved success in the 80s. You definitely know some of their biggest songs. The post 3 Folk Singer-So...

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undertheradarmag.com /3 weeks ago

It’s All On Fire

After coming up through the D.C. punk scene, indie singer/songwriter Sam Elmore’s solo work took a turn toward Americana. Instead of jagged punk, he began calling on the winding, r...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

5 Timeless Alan Jackson Songs That Aren’t “Chattahoochee”

Alan Jackson has several timeless songs These songs may not be Alan Jackson's biggest hits, but that doesn't mean fans won't be cranking them up years from now. The post 5 Timele...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Iconic, Lyric-Heavy Songs From Different Genres That Prove That Songwriting Simplicity Is Best

RHODE ISLAND - JULY 27: Country singer/songwriter Johnny Cash performs onstage at the New Folk Festival on July 27, 1968 in Newport, Rhode Island. (Photo by Julie Snow/Michael Ochs...

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anrfactory.com /1 month ago

Mike Moss’s This Place Is Americana-Tinged Singer-Songwriter Rock for Anyone Haunted and Healed by Home

Mike Moss has a conspicuous way of shaping outpourings of singer-songwriter emotion and melody into affecting ruptures of timeless resonance. In the same way Jeff Buckley cradles y...

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obscuresound.com /3 weeks ago

Nashville Exile – “Sing Our Song”

Originating from a custom commission for a friend’s wedding, “Sing Our Song” served as the initial catalyst that united multi-instrumentalist Matthew Crozer, his cousin Cat, and gu...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

4 Country Songs From 1985 That Every Elder Millennial Can Still Sing Word for Word

The Highwaymen, who released one of the greatest country songs of 1985 These songs topped the country chart in 1985 and elder Millennials have been singing along with them ever sin...

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americansongwriter.com /2 weeks ago

3 Folk Songs From the 2000s That Turn One Simple Phrase Into Pure Poetry

These folk songs from the 2000s use simple phrases, making them sound universally poetic. Revisit these throwback staples. The post 3 Folk Songs From the 2000s That Turn One Simpl...

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