American Songwriter

When I Say “Play Some Country Music” This Kenny Rogers Performance of His Signature 1970s Classic Is Exactly What I Mean

"The Gambler" nearly slipped away before Kenny Rogers turned it into one of the most iconic songs in country music history.

‘I couldn’t stop writing songs’: Cal Everett’s long and winding road to his ‘timeless’ debut solo album

Washington, D.C.-area singer-songwriter Cal Everett reflects on a near-rock stardom past and a lifetime of songwriting on his ...
American Songwriter

3 Songs From the 80s With Lyrics That Were Ahead of Their Time

Let's stop pretending like 80s songwriting wasn't all that. From Tears for Fears to Kate Bush, here are some 80s songs with insane lyrics.

Quiz: Can You Guess the Eagles Hit From Just 5 Lyrics?

Folk rock pioneers Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner first crossed paths in 1970, and soon after, the ...

John Waite's 'Missing You': The Heartbreak Anthem That Defined the '80s

Released in June 1984 as the lead single from Waite's second solo album, No Brakes, the track skyrocketed to #1 on both the ...
The Week

Faridabad Student Viraj Jain Creates SDG Anthem “One World One Promise” to Promote Sustainability Awareness

Viraj Jain, a middle school student from Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has created an original SDG Anthem titled “One World, One Promise” to promote awareness about sustainability and the role ...