American Songwriter

On This Day in 1976, Johnny Cash Was at No. 1 for the Last Time With a Song Based on an Oklahoma Urban Legend

Fifty years ago today, Johnny Cash was at the top of the country chart for the final time with a song inspired by a tall tale.

He grabbed a mic to riff about the Knicks. The rhyme became an anthem of unity.

A fan blurted out an exuberant rhyme for his beloved basketball team. It has transcended sports and become a joyful anthem to ...

35 Years Ago, a Movie Ballad Became a Record-Breaking No. 1 Hit

While its inspiration may have arguably been forgotten, this powerful love song has been loved by listeners for decades.

1976 Rock Hit Named Among Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time – And It Still Rocks

In its inaugural list of the greatest guitar solos of all time written in 2008, Rolling Stone named Steely Dan’s Kid ...

Two Scenes, and Two Very Different Sides of Masculinity

Powered by exceptional performances from Jamie Bell and Richard Gadd, “Half Man” captures rare moments of male tenderness — ...
Consequence

Electric Callboy and The Offspring Join Forces on “Let the Good Times Roll”: Stream

Electric Callboy have unleashed “Let the Good Times Roll” featuring The Offspring’s Dexter Holland as the the latest single from their upcoming album, Tanzneid, out August 7th via Century Media. The ...