Were Andy Williams entering the music business as a performer today, he conceivably might also be a songwriter.

In talking to Smokey Robinson, he makes writing great songs sound almost easy.

Undoubtedly the best songs come from personal experiences.

What can I say? I hope we write together for a long time.

Knowing about copyright laws and their impact on the song publishing industry is a must.

As an artist who possesses a very clear vision of his creativity, the Kentucky native has definite opinions about his goals as both a performer and a songwriter.

When Vince Gill was named the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s singer/songwriter of the year in March of this year, the room filled with his friends and peers broke into applause.

Since the release of Clint Black’s album, Killin’ Time in 1989, few songwriting partners have had their music embraced as quickly or with as much enthusiasm as Black and his collaborator Hayden Nicholas.

“I’m probably the guy who hates labels more than anybody, and usually if someone tells me something is white, I’ll say it’s black just for the fun of it…”

“Your songs are your voice, not to confuse that with your actual voice. They’re your vision, your take on the world. My songs are definitely a part of me.”

People who have the misconception that hard rock/heavy metal is just a lot of thunderous guitar riffs, negative lyrics and loud drum solos haven’t heard Queensryche.

Money isn’t what it’s about. It’s a God-given talent you have to use.