American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/ American Songwriter Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:34:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://americansongwriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-favicon-large-hrx-1.png?fit=32%2C32 American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/ 32 32 189232086 Listen to Blondie Singer Debbie Harry’s Rapturous Vocals on New Single by The Dandy Warhols https://americansongwriter.com/listen-to-blondie-singer-debbie-harrys-rapturous-vocals-on-new-single-by-the-dandy-warhols/ https://americansongwriter.com/listen-to-blondie-singer-debbie-harrys-rapturous-vocals-on-new-single-by-the-dandy-warhols/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398447 Listen to Blondie Singer Debbie Harry’s Rapturous Vocals on New Single by The Dandy WarholsBlondie’s Debbie Harry lends her dulcet voice to “I Will Never Stop Loving You,” a new song by The Dandy Warhols that’s featured on the veteran alt-rockers’ latest studio album, ROCKMAKER. The dark love ballad features Dandy Warhols frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor delivering spoken-word vocals in a gruff whisper in the verses, before Harry’s soaring, reverb-drenched […]

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‘The Voice’: First Night of Battle Rounds Recap https://americansongwriter.com/the-voice-first-night-of-battle-rounds-recap/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-voice-first-night-of-battle-rounds-recap/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:34:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398458 The VoiceThe Voice aired its first night of the Battle Rounds tonight (March 18), and there were some big wins and surprising moments throughout. A handful of performers went home, but a few made the unexpected leap straight to the Playoffs. Rewatch all the performances, find out who was sent home, who’s going to the Knockouts, […]

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Jefferson Airplane Was Relaunched as Jefferson Starship 50 Years Ago https://americansongwriter.com/jefferson-airplane-was-relaunched-as-jefferson-starship-50-years-ago/ https://americansongwriter.com/jefferson-airplane-was-relaunched-as-jefferson-starship-50-years-ago/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:30:06 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398413 Jefferson Airplane Was Relaunched as Jefferson Starship 50 Years AgoOn March 19, 1974, Paul Kantner and Grace Slick of the influential San Francisco psychedelic band the Jefferson Airplane began a new chapter when they launched a new group called the Jefferson Starship. The Jefferson Starship emerged out the final lineup of the Jefferson Airplane, and out of a number of side projects Kantner and […]

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Exclusive: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Living by the Sword—“My Playing Has Changed, My Attitude Has Changed, My Tone Has Changed” https://americansongwriter.com/exclusive-metallicas-kirk-hammett-living-by-the-sword-my-playing-has-changed-my-attitude-has-changed-my-tone-has-changed/ https://americansongwriter.com/exclusive-metallicas-kirk-hammett-living-by-the-sword-my-playing-has-changed-my-attitude-has-changed-my-tone-has-changed/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398414 Kirk Hammett loves talking about guitars. So much so that, when we started him on that topic, it wasn’t until the very end of a 30-minute chat with American Songwriter that he even mentioned a certain 58-times-platinum band for whom he plays. The Metallica legend had a lot to say about a beloved guitar nicknamed […]

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Exclusive: Luke Combs Opens Up About Meeting Tracy Chapman for the First Time at the Grammys on ‘God’s Country’ Podcast https://americansongwriter.com/exclusive-luke-combs-opens-up-about-meeting-tracy-chapman-for-the-first-time-at-the-grammys-on-gods-country-podcast/ https://americansongwriter.com/exclusive-luke-combs-opens-up-about-meeting-tracy-chapman-for-the-first-time-at-the-grammys-on-gods-country-podcast/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398058 American Songwriter is premiering an exclusive clip from country star Luke Combs‘ new interview debuting Tuesday (March 19) on the music podcast God’s Country. In the audio from iHeartPodcasts and MeatEater, Combs, whose cover of Tracy Chapman’s hit “Fast Car” shot up to No.1 on iTunes in the U.S. after last month’s spectacular Grammy Awards […]

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Bryan Olesen and Nathan Chester’s Battle Round Performances Leave ‘The Voice’ Fans and Judges Stumped https://americansongwriter.com/bryan-olesen-and-nathan-chesters-battle-round-performances-leave-the-voice-fans-and-judges-stumped/ https://americansongwriter.com/bryan-olesen-and-nathan-chesters-battle-round-performances-leave-the-voice-fans-and-judges-stumped/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398353 Bryan Olesen and Nathan Chester’s Battle Round Performances Leave ‘The Voice’ Fans and Judges StumpedThe Voice contestants Bryan Olesen and Nathan Chester’s Adele cover has their coach, John Legend, begging the two to go “Easy On Me.” During tonight’s (March 18) episode, both Team Legend members positively crushed “Rolling in the Deep” for season 25’s Battle Rounds. Each contestant put their own definitive spin on the song while still […]

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The Star-Crossed Love Affair of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez and How It Inspired “Diamonds and Rust” https://americansongwriter.com/the-star-crossed-love-affair-of-bob-dylan-and-joan-baez-and-how-it-inspired-diamonds-and-rust/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-star-crossed-love-affair-of-bob-dylan-and-joan-baez-and-how-it-inspired-diamonds-and-rust/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:08:46 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398077 Before there was the freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, there was the Queen of Folk, Joan Baez. He, a rising star, and she, an established folk singer and prominent activist, entered a short-lived romance in the 1960s that would see their professional and personal lives pivot as Dylan skyrocketed to fame ahead of and away from Baez. […]

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5 Hall of Fame-Worthy Songs from John Anderson https://americansongwriter.com/5-hall-of-fame-worthy-songs-john-anderson/ https://americansongwriter.com/5-hall-of-fame-worthy-songs-john-anderson/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:59:30 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398384 John Anderson performs onstage during day 3 of the 2017 CMA Music Festival on June 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.John Anderson has been writing, recording, and releasing great country music since the late 70s. He released his first single “I’ve Got a Feeling (Somebody’s Been Stealing)” in 1977. However, he didn’t see mainstream success until he released his fourth album, Wild & Blue in 1982. The album contained the chart-topping hit “Swingin’” and began […]

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The Meaning Behind “Fool in the Rain” by Led Zeppelin and Why They Relented to Make It a Single https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-fool-in-the-rain-by-led-zeppelin-and-why-they-relented-to-make-it-a-single/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-fool-in-the-rain-by-led-zeppelin-and-why-they-relented-to-make-it-a-single/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231397751 We think of Led Zeppelin as a lot of things, but a singles band isn’t one of them. The band famously avoided releasing songs from their albums for radio consumption if at all possible. But they relented late in their career with “Fool in the Rain,” a somewhat uncharacteristic song from the band that turned […]

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Remember When The Ramones Were Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Eddie Vedder? https://americansongwriter.com/remember-when-the-ramones-were-inducted-into-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-by-eddie-vedder/ https://americansongwriter.com/remember-when-the-ramones-were-inducted-into-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-by-eddie-vedder/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:21:04 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398360 Remember When The Ramones Were Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Eddie Vedder?The Ramones were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel n New York 22 years ago, on March 18, 2002. In receiving the prestigious honor, the legendary New York punk rockers were welcomed into the Rock Hall by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. The Ramones […]

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Jadyn Olesen, Daughter of ‘The Voice’ Star Bryan Olesen, Performs “Material Girl” for the First Time https://americansongwriter.com/jadyn-olesen-daughter-of-the-voice-star-bryan-olesen-performs-material-girl-for-the-first-time/ https://americansongwriter.com/jadyn-olesen-daughter-of-the-voice-star-bryan-olesen-performs-material-girl-for-the-first-time/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:07:08 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398055 Jadyn Olesen, Daughter of ‘The Voice’ Star Bryan Olesen, Performs “Material Girl” for the First TimeThe Voice season 25 contestant Bryan Olesen instantly got both viewers and coaches talking. His stunning cover of OneRepublic’s “Love Runs Out” incited a four-chair turn (and the fifth, Chance the Rapper, has regrets.) John Legend, who ultimately won over the 49-year-old singer from Lincoln, Nebraska, called Olesen’s performance “the best audition we’ve seen.” But […]

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Eric Church Announces Nashville Residency in 2024, Unreleased Songs https://americansongwriter.com/eric-church-announces-nashville-residency-in-2024-unreleased-songs/ https://americansongwriter.com/eric-church-announces-nashville-residency-in-2024-unreleased-songs/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:52:24 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398247 Eric Church is going to be launching a series of residency concerts at Chief’s On Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee this year at the bar’s massive venue, The Neon Steeple. The 19-show residency, titled To Beat The Devil, is going to be a huge deal for Nashville fans.  Church noted in an interview with Rolling Stone […]

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5 Hall of Fame Worthy Songs from Toby Keith https://americansongwriter.com/5-hall-of-fame-worthy-songs-toby-keith/ https://americansongwriter.com/5-hall-of-fame-worthy-songs-toby-keith/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:51:13 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398328 Toby Keith performs during the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to benefit United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on July 6, 2013 in Norman, Oklahoma.Toby Keith died in February after a long battle with stomach cancer and a longer career in country music. The former football player and oil rig worker kicked the doors off of the country music world when he released his chart-topping debut single in the early ‘90s  He went on to release a stack of […]

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First-Look at Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan on Set of Upcoming Biopic, A Complete Unknown: See Photos https://americansongwriter.com/first-look-at-timothee-chalamet-as-bob-dylan-on-set-of-upcoming-biopic-a-complete-unknown-see-photos/ https://americansongwriter.com/first-look-at-timothee-chalamet-as-bob-dylan-on-set-of-upcoming-biopic-a-complete-unknown-see-photos/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:48:12 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398294 Bob Dylan at a 1965 press conference.Timothee Chalamet is far from the first actor to step into the legendary Bob Dylan’s shoes. Still, the Dune star may give us our most complete on-screen portrayal in the upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown. Director James Mangold announced last April that Chalamet will “of course” do his own singing for the role. To prep […]

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Sting Adds New Dates to Sting 3.0 Tour in 2024: How To Get Tickets https://americansongwriter.com/sting-adds-new-dates-to-sting-3-0-tour-in-2024-how-to-get-tickets/ https://americansongwriter.com/sting-adds-new-dates-to-sting-3-0-tour-in-2024-how-to-get-tickets/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:47:52 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398283 Sting announced the Sting 3.0 2024 Tour not that long ago, and it appears that the North American tour is going to get an extension. The classic rock star has added new dates due to “phenomenal fan demand” to the upcoming North American tour in Toronto, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, and Chicago. The tour […]

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The Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Announced: Toby Keith, John Anderson, and James Burton to Be Inducted https://americansongwriter.com/the-country-music-hall-fame-class-2024-announced-toby-keith-john-anderson-james-burton/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-country-music-hall-fame-class-2024-announced-toby-keith-john-anderson-james-burton/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:39:49 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398277 Toby Keith will join the Country Music Hall of Fame this yearThe Country Music Association announced the 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees this morning (March 18). The medallion ceremony later this year will honor Toby Keith, John Anderson, and James Burton. The CMA voted them into three categories Keith is this year’s Modern Era Artist, Anderson is the Veteran Era Artist, and Burton is […]

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‘The Voice’ Fans Bang The Table for “Queen Kelly Clarkson” as Their Coach Selection https://americansongwriter.com/the-voice-fans-bang-the-table-for-queen-kelly-clarkson-as-their-coach-selection/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-voice-fans-bang-the-table-for-queen-kelly-clarkson-as-their-coach-selection/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:06:05 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398184 Former "The Voice" coach Kelly Clarkson at the 66th annual GRAMMY Awards.Kelly Clarkson never questioned if leaving The Voice was the right move for her. The first-ever American Idol winner departed following Season 23 after nine seasons and four wins. Clarkson needed a fresh start following her separation and divorce from Brandon Blackstock. ” I love the family, but I was like, ‘I’m struggling. I can’t smile […]

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The Meaning Behind “Fix You” by Coldplay and Who It Helped Fix https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-fix-you-by-coldplay-and-who-it-helped-fix/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-fix-you-by-coldplay-and-who-it-helped-fix/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231397644 By the time Coldplay released X&Y, they were on their way to becoming the biggest rock band on the planet. However, new cracks appeared. X&Y sounded like the crushing weight of the band’s success—too safe, too self-aware, and too Coldplay. But one tearjerker of a song, “Fix You,” saved the band. They survived themselves and […]

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Stone Temple Pilots and Live Announce 2024 Co-Headlining Tour https://americansongwriter.com/stone-temple-pilots-and-live-announce-2024-co-headlining-tour/ https://americansongwriter.com/stone-temple-pilots-and-live-announce-2024-co-headlining-tour/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:52:47 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398130 Alt-rock outfit Stone Temple Pilots is going on tour this summer, and they’re sharing the spotlight with rock band Live! Soul Asylum will provide support for most of the run, and Our Lady Peace will open for the first two shows of the tour. The upcoming trek will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the bands’ […]

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The Surprising Operatic Origins of The Doors’ “Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)” https://americansongwriter.com/the-surprising-operatic-origins-of-the-doors-alabama-song-whisky-bar/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-surprising-operatic-origins-of-the-doors-alabama-song-whisky-bar/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:29:44 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398161 The Surprising Operatic Origins of The Doors' "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar)"The Doors’ debut eponymous 1967 album featured several of the band’s greatest hits, including “Break On Through (To the Other Side),” “Light My Fire,” and “Soul Kitchen.” But tucked away toward the end of Side A is a carnivalesque, jangly ode to whiskey bars that one could easily assume came from the liquor-laden mind of […]

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Bruce Springsteen Returns To Tour After Health Issues: How To Get Tickets https://americansongwriter.com/bruce-springsteen-returns-to-tour-after-health-issues-how-to-get-tickets/ https://americansongwriter.com/bruce-springsteen-returns-to-tour-after-health-issues-how-to-get-tickets/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:11:58 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398066 The day Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band fans have been waiting for the last six months has finally arrived! After a rough go of it in 2023, during which Springsteen suffered from a peptic ulcer and multiple band members fell ill from COVID, the highly-anticipated international tour had to be cut short. Now, […]

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Pulp Announces Rare International Tour in 2024 https://americansongwriter.com/pulp-announces-rare-international-tour-in-2024/ https://americansongwriter.com/pulp-announces-rare-international-tour-in-2024/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:10:43 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398204 English indie-rock band Pulp rarely comes stateside, but it looks like they’re going to make a few stops in the US and Canada this year on a short international tour. The band will hit stops in California, New York, Illinois, and Ontario on the North American leg of the tour after finishing their international stops […]

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5 Fascinating Facts About Rush’s Self-Titled Debut Album in Honor of Its 50th Anniversary https://americansongwriter.com/5-fascinating-facts-about-rushs-self-titled-debut-album-in-honor-of-its-50th-anniversary/ https://americansongwriter.com/5-fascinating-facts-about-rushs-self-titled-debut-album-in-honor-of-its-50th-anniversary/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:09:18 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398183 5 Fascinating Facts About Rush's Self-Titled Debut Album in Honor of Its 50th AnniversaryRush’s self-titled album was released 50 years ago, on March 18, 2024. The record that launched the legendary Canadian prog-rock trio was different from every other Rush album, in that it did not feature drummer Neil Peart, who joined the band after the release of Rush. Here are five fascination facts about the Rush album: […]

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The Who’s Roger Daltrey Announces North American Tour in 2024 https://americansongwriter.com/the-whos-roger-daltrey-announces-north-american-tour-in-2024/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-whos-roger-daltrey-announces-north-american-tour-in-2024/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:46:16 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398147 See Me, Drink Me: The Who’s Roger Daltrey Celebrating His 80th Birthday with His Own BeerFans of The Who are going to have one killer summer this year. Roger Daltrey is kicking off a brief North American tour in June, with support from singer/songwriters KT Tunstall and Ban Bern. The tour will span a few cities in the US, plus a date in Niagra Falls, Ontario. According to an announcement […]

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Chance The Rapper Can’t Stop Singing John Legend’s New Song on ‘The Voice’ https://americansongwriter.com/chance-the-rapper-cant-stop-singing-john-legends-new-song-on-the-voice/ https://americansongwriter.com/chance-the-rapper-cant-stop-singing-john-legends-new-song-on-the-voice/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:43:35 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398112 'The Voice' coach John Legend performs in El Salvador.You never know when inspiration will strike, but a real artist is always prepared. The Voice coaches have solidified their season 25 teams, and that makes John Legend feel like singing. An outtakes video posted Friday (March 15) showed the EGOT winner celebrating the occasion with a little freestyle. And fellow coach Chance the Rapper […]

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The Not-So-Subtle Political Commentary Behind Kris Kristofferson’s 1990 Single “Don’t Let the Bastards (Get You Down)” https://americansongwriter.com/the-not-so-subtle-political-commentary-behind-kris-kristoffersons-1990-single-dont-let-the-bastards-get-you-down/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:36:10 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398003 They’re killing babies in the name of freedom opens Kris Kristofferson on his 1990 song “Don’t Let the Bastards (Get You Down).” Released months before the U.S. was about to invade Iraq, no specific conflict is referenced in the song by Kristofferson, who served as a captain in the U.S. Army. At the time, Kristofferson’s […]

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The Not-So-Subtle Political Commentary Behind Kris Kristofferson's 1990 Single "Don't Let the Bastards (Get You Down)" - American Songwriter "Don't Let the Bastards (Get You Down)," opposes war, the death of innocent people, and how history was still repeating itself. Kris Kristofferson,Kris Kristofferson's 1990 Protest Song 9004111231398003
Fans React to Toby Keith’s Posthumous Addition to the Country Music Hall of Fame https://americansongwriter.com/fans-react-toby-keith-posthumous-addition-country-music-hall-fame/ https://americansongwriter.com/fans-react-toby-keith-posthumous-addition-country-music-hall-fame/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:33:55 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398159 Toby Keith will join the Country Music Hall of FameThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced this year’s list of inductees this morning. Toby Keith, James Burton, and John Anderson will enter the Hall of Fame later this year. Many country music fans are glad to see Anderson and Burton joining the Hall of Fame. However, reactions to Keith’s posthumous induction are […]

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How a Slice of Cheesecake Landed ‘The Voice’ Star Nathan Chester on Team John Legend https://americansongwriter.com/how-a-slice-of-cheesecake-landed-the-voice-star-nathan-chester-on-team-john-legend/ https://americansongwriter.com/how-a-slice-of-cheesecake-landed-the-voice-star-nathan-chester-on-team-john-legend/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:30:06 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231398086 The VOiceThe Voice coaches are known for their interesting pitches, but on the February 27 episode of the show, John Legend managed to snag Nathan Chester for his team not only with his great coaching, but with a unique promise as well. Nathan had just performed a rousing rendition of Al Green’s “Take Me To The […]

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The Meaning Behind “Traitor” by Olivia Rodrigo and the Real-Life Drama Behind It https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-traitor-by-olivia-rodrigo-and-the-real-life-drama-behind-it/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-traitor-by-olivia-rodrigo-and-the-real-life-drama-behind-it/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:30:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231397591 Olivia Rodrigo’s exceptional rise from High School Musical: The Musical: The Series to the record-breaking voice of her generation is extraordinary.   Her first single, “Drivers License,” a journal entry on teen pain, consumed TikTok and pop culture before she released an album. Moreover, the self-righteous “Traitor,” whose subject may or may not be a […]

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6 Best Blues Amps of 2024 https://americansongwriter.com/best-blues-amp/ https://americansongwriter.com/best-blues-amp/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:45:29 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231396761 best blues amps featured imageWhen you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. There are three keys to a winning blues guitar sound: the player, the guitar, and the amplifier. Without the right amp, your blues playing won't shine through – so you must pick the right model here. But with so many blues guitar amps […]

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