Interviews Archives - American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/features/interviews/ American Songwriter Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:56:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://americansongwriter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-favicon-large-hrx-1.png?fit=32%2C32 Interviews Archives - American Songwriter https://americansongwriter.com/features/interviews/ 32 32 189232086 American Songwriter July/August Cover Story: John Fogerty and His Sons Revisit the CCR Classics that Changed American Rock https://americansongwriter.com/john-fogerty-and-his-sons-revisit-the-ccr-classics-that-changed-american-rock/ https://americansongwriter.com/john-fogerty-and-his-sons-revisit-the-ccr-classics-that-changed-american-rock/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231608792 As the primary songwriter, lead vocalist, and lead guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), John Fogerty was the driving force behind the band’s biggest hits. From the late 1960s through the early 1970s, CCR had 14 consecutive singles reach the Top 10 on the U.S. charts, including “Proud Mary,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Bad Moon […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/john-fogerty-and-his-sons-revisit-the-ccr-classics-that-changed-american-rock/feed/ 0 9004111231608792 %%title%% %%page%% As the primary songwriter/lead vocalist for Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty was the driving force behind the band’s biggest hits. Creedence Clearwater Revival,John Fogerty,Rock,John Fogerty Seth MacFarlane Revives 12 ‘Lost’ Frank Sinatra Songs With 70-Piece Orchestra https://americansongwriter.com/seth-macfarlane-revives-12-lost-frank-sinatra-songs-with-70-piece-orchestra/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:49:12 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231608748 “I hope in 100 years these bold playing styles will be a part of everybody's language. Great music will always survive.”

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]]> 9004111231608748 Seth MacFarlane Revives 12 'Lost' Frank Sinatra Songs With 70-Piece Orchestra - American Songwriter Shortly after Frank Sinatra Jr.’s death in 2016, Seth MacFarlane acquired Frank Sinatra’s music archive and was entrusted with helping his estate preserve some of the original arrangements, many of which were never recorded. Flipping through the backlog of lost Sinatra songs was a gift to longtime f Frank Sinatra,Seth MacFarlane Scotty McCreery Reveals How His New EP Is “Different” from His Past Releases (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/scotty-mccreery-reveals-how-his-new-ep-is-different-from-his-past-releases-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/scotty-mccreery-reveals-how-his-new-ep-is-different-from-his-past-releases-exclusive/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231608759 Scotty McCreeryScotty McCreery broke the mold for his forthcoming EP, opting to do a record full of collaborations with his friends and heroes.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/scotty-mccreery-reveals-how-his-new-ep-is-different-from-his-past-releases-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231608759 Scotty McCreery “He Didn’t Know Who I Was”: Brandon Lake Shares the Story Behind “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and Living the Lyrics With Jelly Roll (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/he-didnt-know-who-i-was-brandon-lake-shares-the-story-behind-hard-fought-hallelujah-and-living-the-lyrics-with-jelly-roll-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/he-didnt-know-who-i-was-brandon-lake-shares-the-story-behind-hard-fought-hallelujah-and-living-the-lyrics-with-jelly-roll-exclusive/#respond Sat, 28 Jun 2025 17:03:06 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231600465 ‘American Idol’: Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake Serve up Redemption With “Hard Fought Hallelujah” DuetBrandon Lake thought of Jelly Roll when he wrote “Hard Fought Hallelujah," but Jelly Roll hadn't heard of him.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/he-didnt-know-who-i-was-brandon-lake-shares-the-story-behind-hard-fought-hallelujah-and-living-the-lyrics-with-jelly-roll-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231600465 “He Didn’t Know Who I Was”: Brandon Lake Shares the Story Behind “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and Living the Lyrics With Jelly Roll (Exclusive) - American Songwriter Brandon Lake thought of Jelly Roll when he wrote “Hard Fought Hallelujah," but Jelly Roll hadn't heard of him. Brandon Lake,Country Music,Jelly Roll,Brandon Lake Hard Fought Hallelujah ‘American Idol’: Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake Serve up Redemption With “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Duet Cody Jinks Discusses His New Single, “The Others,” and How He Brings Punk Rock Ethos to Country Music (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/cody-jinks-discusses-his-new-single-the-others-and-how-he-brings-punk-rock-ethos-to-country-music-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/cody-jinks-discusses-his-new-single-the-others-and-how-he-brings-punk-rock-ethos-to-country-music-exclusive/#respond Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:01:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231607539 Cody Jinks recently sat down with American Songwriter to discuss his latest single and how it reflects what he brings to the table.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/cody-jinks-discusses-his-new-single-the-others-and-how-he-brings-punk-rock-ethos-to-country-music-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231607539 Cody Jinks Discusses His New Single, "The Others," and How He Brings Punk Rock Ethos to Country Music (Exclusive) - American Songwriter Cody Jinks recently sat down with American Songwriter to discuss his latest single and how it reflects what he brings to the table. Cody Jinks,Country Music,Cody Jinks Grace Potter Uses Characters, Comedy, and Music to Make Herself Seen—and Heard https://americansongwriter.com/grace-potter-uses-characters-comedy-and-music-to-make-herself-seen-and-heard/ https://americansongwriter.com/grace-potter-uses-characters-comedy-and-music-to-make-herself-seen-and-heard/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:08:10 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231607515 Back when Grace Potter wrote the songs for Medicine around 2007, she was a different songwriter. She was, admittedly, “a young pup, just learning the craft.” The record, produced by T. Bone Burnett in 2008, was shelved, and many of the songs were re-recorded with Mark Batson at the helm and released as the album […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/grace-potter-uses-characters-comedy-and-music-to-make-herself-seen-and-heard/feed/ 0 9004111231607515 %%title%% %%page%% For Grace Potter, her album 'Medicine' is a full circle moment resonating with the “pup” who has finally grown into her feet. Grace Potter,Medicine,Pop Music,Grace Potter The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone on Celebrating His 80th Birthday at a Special Screening of the Band’s New Documentary: “I Think It’ll Be Fun” https://americansongwriter.com/the-zombies-colin-blunstone-on-celebrating-his-80th-birthday-at-a-special-screening-of-the-bands-new-documentary-i-think-itll-be-fun/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-zombies-colin-blunstone-on-celebrating-his-80th-birthday-at-a-special-screening-of-the-bands-new-documentary-i-think-itll-be-fun/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:34:32 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231606658 The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone on Marking His 80th Birthday at a Special Screening of the Band’s New Documentary: “I Think It’ll Be Fun” (Exclusive)In a new interview with American Songwriter, The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone talks about turning 80 and his new documentary.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/the-zombies-colin-blunstone-on-celebrating-his-80th-birthday-at-a-special-screening-of-the-bands-new-documentary-i-think-itll-be-fun/feed/ 0 9004111231606658 The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone on Marking His 80th Birthday at a Special Screening of the Band’s New Documentary: “I Think It’ll Be Fun” (Exclusive) “It Sparked My Career”: Lukas Nelson Reflects on the Song He Wrote at 11 That Was Recorded by Willie Nelson and Praised by Kris Kristofferson (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/it-sparked-my-career-lukas-nelson-reflects-on-the-song-he-wrote-at-11-that-was-recorded-by-willie-nelson-and-praised-by-kris-kristofferson-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/it-sparked-my-career-lukas-nelson-reflects-on-the-song-he-wrote-at-11-that-was-recorded-by-willie-nelson-and-praised-by-kris-kristofferson-exclusive/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:15:39 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231605703 In a recent interview with American Songwriter, Lukas Nelson revealed he wrote one track from his solo album more than 20 years ago.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/it-sparked-my-career-lukas-nelson-reflects-on-the-song-he-wrote-at-11-that-was-recorded-by-willie-nelson-and-praised-by-kris-kristofferson-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231605703 “It Sparked My Career”: Lukas Nelson Reflects on the Song He Wrote at 11 That Was Recorded by Willie Nelson and Praised by Kris Kristofferson (Exclusive) - American Songwriter In a recent interview with American Songwriter, Lukas Nelson revealed he wrote one track from his solo album more than 20 years ago. Country Music,Kris Kristofferson,Lukas Nelson,Willie Nelson,Lukas Nelson S.G. Goodman Faces Loss and Rebirth by Returning to Roots on Third Album ‘Planting by the Signs’ https://americansongwriter.com/s-g-goodman-returns-to-roots-on-planting-by-the-signs/ https://americansongwriter.com/s-g-goodman-returns-to-roots-on-planting-by-the-signs/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:25:41 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231605525 “I feel like a lot of songwriters experience this, after you've written a song, you're like, I don't think I'll ever be able to do that again."

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/s-g-goodman-returns-to-roots-on-planting-by-the-signs/feed/ 0 9004111231605525 S.G. Goodman Faces Loss and Rebirth by Returning to Roots on Third Album ‘Planting by the Signs’ - American Songwriter In the ancient gardening practice of planting by the signs, sowing, pruning, and other activities are determined by the phases of the moon and the signs of the zodiac—earth and water signs are set around planting, while fire and air suggest weeding and harvesting. Still used in some form or another, S.G. Goodman,S.G. Goodman Returns to Roots on Third Album Lukas Nelson Discusses the Beginning of His Solo Career and ‘American Romance’ (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/lukas-nelson-discusses-the-beginning-of-his-solo-career-and-american-romance-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/lukas-nelson-discusses-the-beginning-of-his-solo-career-and-american-romance-exclusive/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:47:25 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231604701 Lukas Nelson sat down with American Songwriter for a release-day interview about his debut solo album 'American Romance.'

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/lukas-nelson-discusses-the-beginning-of-his-solo-career-and-american-romance-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231604701 Lukas Nelson Discusses the Beginning of His Solo Career and 'American Romance' (Exclusive) - American Songwriter Lukas Nelson sat down with American Songwriter for a release-day interview about his debut solo album 'American Romance.' Country Music,Lukas Nelson,Lukas Nelson James McMurtry Discusses His New Album ‘The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy’ (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/james-mcmurtry-discusses-his-new-album-the-black-dog-and-the-wandering-boy-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/james-mcmurtry-discusses-his-new-album-the-black-dog-and-the-wandering-boy-exclusive/#respond Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:23:05 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231604428 James McMurtry sat down with American Songwriter to talk about his new album 'The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy'

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/james-mcmurtry-discusses-his-new-album-the-black-dog-and-the-wandering-boy-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231604428 James McMurtry Discusses His New Album 'The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy' (Exclusive) - American Songwriter James McMurtry sat down with American Songwriter to talk about his new album 'The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy' Country Music,James McMurtry,James McMurtry Treaty Oak Revival Treks Across New Musical Territory With “Bad State of Mind” & ‘The Talco Tapes’ (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/treaty-oak-revival-treks-across-new-musical-territory-with-bad-state-of-mind-the-talco-tapes-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/treaty-oak-revival-treks-across-new-musical-territory-with-bad-state-of-mind-the-talco-tapes-exclusive/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:49:01 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231602723 Treaty Oak Revival talks about one of the many motivations behind their single "Bad State Of Mind" and acoustic album 'The Talco Tapes.'

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/treaty-oak-revival-treks-across-new-musical-territory-with-bad-state-of-mind-the-talco-tapes-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231602723 Treaty Oak Revival Treks Across New Musical Territory With "Bad State of Mind" & 'The Talco Tapes' (Exclusive) - American Songwriter Treaty Oak Revival talks about one of the many motivations behind their single "Bad State Of Mind" and acoustic album 'The Talco Tapes.' Country Music,Treaty Oak Revival,Treaty Oak Revival The Bongos’ Richard Barone on the Infectious 1985 Performance Documented on His Band’s Just-Released Live Album: “It Was a Joyful Assault” (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/the-bongos-richard-barone-on-the-infectious-1985-performance-documented-on-his-bands-just-released-live-album-it-was-a-joyful-assault-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-bongos-richard-barone-on-the-infectious-1985-performance-documented-on-his-bands-just-released-live-album-it-was-a-joyful-assault-exclusive/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:59:01 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231602312 The Bongos’ Richard Barone on the Infectious 1985 Performance Documented on His Band’s Just-Released Live Album: “It Was a Joyful Assault” (Exclusive)In an exclusive new interview with American Songwriter, The Bongos’ Richard Barone discusses his band's infectious 1985 Performance documented on the group's just-released live album, 'The Shroud of Touring.'

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/the-bongos-richard-barone-on-the-infectious-1985-performance-documented-on-his-bands-just-released-live-album-it-was-a-joyful-assault-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231602312 The Bongos’ Richard Barone on the Infectious 1985 Performance Documented on His Band’s Just-Released Live Album: “It Was a Joyful Assault” (Exclusive) In an exclusive new interview with American Songwriter, The Bongos’ Richard Barone discusses his band's infectious 1985 Performance documented on the group's just-released live album, 'The Shroud of Touring.' live album,Richard Barone,The Bongos Richard Barone The Bongos’ Richard Barone on the Infectious 1985 Performance Documented on His Band’s Just-Released Live Album: “It Was a Joyful Assault” (Exclusive) Brett Young Talks New Music, Dad Guilt, and Why He Said No Prenup (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/brett-young-talks-new-music-dad-guilt-and-why-he-said-no-prenup-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/brett-young-talks-new-music-dad-guilt-and-why-he-said-no-prenup-exclusive/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:35:42 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231602759 Brett Young by Seth KupersmithBrett Young aims to creatively evolve and reflect his family life while still recording songs his early fans will love.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/brett-young-talks-new-music-dad-guilt-and-why-he-said-no-prenup-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231602759 Brett Young by Seth Kupersmith Cole Swindell Still Misses His Dad, Bonds with Dale Jr. Over Loss (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/cole-swindell-still-misses-his-dad-bonds-with-dale-jr-over-loss-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/cole-swindell-still-misses-his-dad-bonds-with-dale-jr-over-loss-exclusive/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:59:44 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231601801 Cole SwindellCole Swindell marks Father's Day with emotional "Dale Jr." He speaks with American Songwriter about his new single.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/cole-swindell-still-misses-his-dad-bonds-with-dale-jr-over-loss-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231601801 Cole Swindell Adam Duritz Opens Up About Overcoming Uncertainty, the Joy of Collaboration, and Why the Counting Crows Never Followed the Rules https://americansongwriter.com/adam-duritz-opens-up-about-overcoming-uncertainty-the-joy-of-collaboration-and-why-the-counting-crows-never-followed-the-rules/ https://americansongwriter.com/adam-duritz-opens-up-about-overcoming-uncertainty-the-joy-of-collaboration-and-why-the-counting-crows-never-followed-the-rules/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231601305 When Adam Duritz spoke to American Songwriter about the making of Counting Crows’ new album Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets, the band’s first full-length collection of original material in 11 years, he sounded more like an excited newcomer hyping his debut than a grizzled veteran of a band of more than 30 years. “I still […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/adam-duritz-opens-up-about-overcoming-uncertainty-the-joy-of-collaboration-and-why-the-counting-crows-never-followed-the-rules/feed/ 0 9004111231601305 June 2025 Digital Cover Story: With His 11th Album ‘Broken Branches,’ Dierks Bentley Embraces New Writers and “Outlier” Energy https://americansongwriter.com/june-2025-digital-cover-story-with-his-11th-album-broken-branches-dierks-bentley-embraces-new-writers-and-outlier-energy/ https://americansongwriter.com/june-2025-digital-cover-story-with-his-11th-album-broken-branches-dierks-bentley-embraces-new-writers-and-outlier-energy/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231599804 While country songwriters are often guilty of going with the flow, Dierks Bentley has a habit of cutting against the grain—even going back to his mischievous 2003 breakout single, “What Was I Thinkin’.” It comes as no surprise that his 11th album, Broken Branches, pays tribute to the outliers of country and beyond. It’s a group […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/june-2025-digital-cover-story-with-his-11th-album-broken-branches-dierks-bentley-embraces-new-writers-and-outlier-energy/feed/ 0 9004111231599804 %%title%% %%page%% While country songwriters are often guilty of going with the flow, Dierks Bentley has a habit of cutting against the grain. Broken Branches,Country Music,Dierks Bentley,Dierks Bentley Tracy Bonham Gets a “Redo” of Old Songs and Embraces the New on First Album in Eight Years, ‘Sky Too Wide’ https://americansongwriter.com/tracy-bonham-gets-a-redo-of-old-songs-on-sky-too-wide/ https://americansongwriter.com/tracy-bonham-gets-a-redo-of-old-songs-on-sky-too-wide/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:03 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231598583 “I call these redos, like everybody gets a chance to do a redo,” jokes Tracy Bonham of her new album, a mix of old and new material.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/tracy-bonham-gets-a-redo-of-old-songs-on-sky-too-wide/feed/ 0 9004111231598583 Tracy Bonham Gets a "Redo" of Old Songs and Embraces the New on First Album in Eight Years, 'Sky Too Wide' - American Songwriter “I call these redos, like everybody gets a chance to do a redo,” jokes Tracy Bonham of her new album, a mix of old and new material. Tracy Bonham,Tracy Bonham Returns with 'Sky Too Wide' The Doobie Brothers Celebrate 50 Years, Michael McDonald’s Return, and Contemplate the Band’s Next Phase After ‘Walk This Road’  https://americansongwriter.com/the-doobie-brothers-celebrate-50-years-michael-mcdonalds-return-and-the-bands-next-phase/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-doobie-brothers-celebrate-50-years-michael-mcdonalds-return-and-the-bands-next-phase/#respond Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:37:17 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231599297 "Still, when we get up there and play, it's like we're 19 again," said Michael McDonald. "So we're hanging on to that.”

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/the-doobie-brothers-celebrate-50-years-michael-mcdonalds-return-and-the-bands-next-phase/feed/ 0 9004111231599297 %%title%% %%page%% After releasing the band’s 15th album, Liberté, in 2021, the Doobie Brothers reunited with Michael McDonald after nearly 20 years Doobie Brothers,Rock,Walk The Road,yacht rock,The Doobie Brothers 'Walk This Road' Peter Buck Talks New Supergroup Drink The Sea and What’s Next https://americansongwriter.com/peter-buck-talks-new-supergroup-drink-the-sea-and-whats-next/ https://americansongwriter.com/peter-buck-talks-new-supergroup-drink-the-sea-and-whats-next/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:45:08 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231595547 Supergroup Drink The Sea is releasing two albums in the fall. We caught up with guitarist Peter Buck to chat about details.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/peter-buck-talks-new-supergroup-drink-the-sea-and-whats-next/feed/ 0 9004111231595547 Peter Buck Talks New Supergroup Drink The Sea and What’s Next - American Songwriter Supergroup Drink The Sea is releasing two albums in the fall. We caught up with guitarist Peter Buck to chat about details. Peter Buck,Rock music,Drink the Sea You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet! Randy Bachman May Release More New Music with Bachman-Turner Overdrive … and Possibly The Guess Who (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/you-aint-heard-nothin-yet-randy-bachman-may-release-more-new-music-with-bachman-turner-overdrive-and-possibly-the-guess-who-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/you-aint-heard-nothin-yet-randy-bachman-may-release-more-new-music-with-bachman-turner-overdrive-and-possibly-the-guess-who-exclusive/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:07:36 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231596930 You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet! Randy Bachman May Release More New Music with Bachman-Turner Overdrive … and Possibly The Guess Who (Exclusive)In a recent American Songwriter interview, Randy Bachman revealed that he may release more new music with Bachman-Turner Overdrive … and possibly with The Guess Who.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/you-aint-heard-nothin-yet-randy-bachman-may-release-more-new-music-with-bachman-turner-overdrive-and-possibly-the-guess-who-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231596930 You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet! Randy Bachman May Release More New Music with Bachman-Turner Overdrive … and Possibly The Guess Who (Exclusive) In a recent American Songwriter interview, Randy Bachman revealed that he may release more new music with Bachman-Turner Overdrive … and possibly with The Guess Who. Bachman-Turner Overdrive,Randy Bachman,The Guess Who,Randy Bachman You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet! Randy Bachman May Release More New Music with Bachman-Turner Overdrive … and Possibly The Guess Who (Exclusive) Hits, Humor, No Regrets: Barenaked Ladies Strip it Down with New EP and Rev It Up for Summer Tour https://americansongwriter.com/hits-humor-no-regrets-barenaked-ladies-strip-it-down-with-new-ep-and-rev-it-up-for-summer-tour/ https://americansongwriter.com/hits-humor-no-regrets-barenaked-ladies-strip-it-down-with-new-ep-and-rev-it-up-for-summer-tour/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:16:25 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231596752 “I’m dreading it. I can’t wait. It’s gonna be so fun. It’s gonna be too long. It’s all of that.” That’s the not-so-decisive take on the upcoming Last Summer on Earth 2025 Tour by Barenaked Ladies, courtesy of their lead singer and guitarist, Ed Robertson. The long-running, legendary Canadian band keeps one of the busiest […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/hits-humor-no-regrets-barenaked-ladies-strip-it-down-with-new-ep-and-rev-it-up-for-summer-tour/feed/ 0 9004111231596752 %%title%% %%page%% Barenaked Ladies' decision to reconfigure seven songs from 'In Flight' into acoustic settings falls in line with the band’s history. Barenaked Ladies,Carry On,In Flight,Rock music,Barenaked Ladies A Lot Has Happened & More Is Coming: Dylan Scott Discusses Sold Out Shows, Headlining Tours, and New Album (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/a-lot-has-happened-more-is-coming-dylan-scott-discusses-sold-out-shows-headlining-tours-and-new-album-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/a-lot-has-happened-more-is-coming-dylan-scott-discusses-sold-out-shows-headlining-tours-and-new-album-exclusive/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 13:24:07 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231595507 Recently, Dylan Scott sat down with American Songwriter to discuss past and future tours, as well as his new 11-track album, 'Easy Does It.'

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/a-lot-has-happened-more-is-coming-dylan-scott-discusses-sold-out-shows-headlining-tours-and-new-album-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231595507 A Lot Has Happened & More Is Coming: Dylan Scott Discusses Sold Out Shows, Headlining Tours, and New Album (Exclusive) - American Songwriter Recently, Dylan Scott sat down with American Songwriter to discuss past and future tours, as well as his new 11-track album, 'Easy Does It.' Country Music,Dylan Scott,Dylan Scott Niko Moon Celebrates Life, Love, and Summertime With New Single “SANDCASTLES” (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/exclusive-niko-moon-celebrates-life-love-and-summertime-with-new-single-sandcastles/ https://americansongwriter.com/exclusive-niko-moon-celebrates-life-love-and-summertime-with-new-single-sandcastles/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231595537 Niko MoonNiko Moon's latest release is all about his love of a summertime spent with friends and family, a common theme in his music.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/exclusive-niko-moon-celebrates-life-love-and-summertime-with-new-single-sandcastles/feed/ 0 9004111231595537 Niko Moon Celebrates Life, Love, and Summertime With New Single "Sandcastles" (Exclusive) Niko Moon's latest release is all about his love of a summertime spent with friends and family, a common theme in his music. Country Music,Niko Moon,niko moon Niko Moon Ex-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Drummer Stan Lynch Loves Being in a Band Again, Dishes on The Speaker Wars’ Debut Album (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/ex-tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-drummer-stan-lynch-loves-being-in-a-band-again-dishes-on-the-speaker-wars-debut-album-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/ex-tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-drummer-stan-lynch-loves-being-in-a-band-again-dishes-on-the-speaker-wars-debut-album-exclusive/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 12:59:41 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231595639 Ex-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Drummer Stan Lynch Loves Being in a Band Again, Dishes on The Speaker Wars’ Debut Album (Exclusive)In an exclusive interview with American Songwriter, ex-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch said he loves being in a band again, and dished on the debut album of his new group, The Speaker Wars.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/ex-tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-drummer-stan-lynch-loves-being-in-a-band-again-dishes-on-the-speaker-wars-debut-album-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231595639 Ex-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Drummer Stan Lynch Loves Being in a Band Again, Dishes on The Speaker Wars’ Debut Album (Exclusive) In an exclusive interview with American Songwriter, ex-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch said he loves being in a band again, and dished on the debut album of his new group, The Speaker Wars. Stan Lynch,Tom Petty,Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Stan Lynch Ex-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Drummer Stan Lynch Loves Being in a Band Again, Dishes on The Speaker Wars’ Debut Album (Exclusive) Shawna Thompson Discusses How She Honored Her Roots and Her Late Father with Her Solo Debut, ‘Lean on Neon’ (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/shawna-thompson-discusses-how-she-honored-her-roots-and-her-late-father-with-her-solo-debut-lean-on-neon-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/shawna-thompson-discusses-how-she-honored-her-roots-and-her-late-father-with-her-solo-debut-lean-on-neon-exclusive/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 16:05:23 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231594924 Shawna Thompson sat down with American Songwriter to discuss her traditional country-leaning debut solo album 'Lean on Neon'

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/shawna-thompson-discusses-how-she-honored-her-roots-and-her-late-father-with-her-solo-debut-lean-on-neon-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231594924 Shawna Thompson Discusses How She Honored Her Roots and Her Late Father with Her Solo Debut, 'Lean on Neon' (Exclusive) - American Songwriter Shawna Thompson sat down with American Songwriter to discuss her traditional country-leaning debut solo album 'Lean on Neon' Country Music,Thompson Square,Shawna Thompson The Nora Kelly Band on Going From Country to Riot Grrrl Punk, Video Games, and a Second “Ambitious” Album https://americansongwriter.com/the-nora-kelly-band-already-dominated-riot-grrrl-punk-and-country/ https://americansongwriter.com/the-nora-kelly-band-already-dominated-riot-grrrl-punk-and-country/#respond Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231594265 Nora Kelly Band has stopped trying to write songs just in a ‘country’ or ‘punk’ genre ... Now, we prioritize a good groove and rocking out."

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/the-nora-kelly-band-already-dominated-riot-grrrl-punk-and-country/feed/ 0 9004111231594265 The Nora Kelly Band on Going From Country to Riot Grrrl Punk, Video Games, and a Second "Ambitious" Album - American Songwriter Nora Kelly Band has stopped trying to write songs just in a ‘country’ or ‘punk’ genre ... Now, we prioritize a good groove and rocking out." Country,Nora Kelly Band,riot grrrl,Video Games “It Could Very Well Have Gone the Other Way”: Rascal Flatts Talks Healing, Touring, and How Kelly Clarkson Made Them Cry (Exclusive) https://americansongwriter.com/it-could-very-well-have-gone-the-other-way-rascal-flatts-talks-healing-touring-and-how-kelly-clarkson-made-them-cry-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/it-could-very-well-have-gone-the-other-way-rascal-flatts-talks-healing-touring-and-how-kelly-clarkson-made-them-cry-exclusive/#respond Sat, 24 May 2025 11:45:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231593055 Rascal FlattsRascal Flatts talk with American Songwriter about healing, touring, and how American Idol icon Kelly Clarkson made them cry.

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/it-could-very-well-have-gone-the-other-way-rascal-flatts-talks-healing-touring-and-how-kelly-clarkson-made-them-cry-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231593055 Rascal Flatts Joe Jonas Is Choosing Love (And Encouraging You To Do the Same): Exclusive https://americansongwriter.com/joe-jonas-is-choosing-love-and-encouraging-you-to-do-the-same-exclusive/ https://americansongwriter.com/joe-jonas-is-choosing-love-and-encouraging-you-to-do-the-same-exclusive/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 15:30:16 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231593107 Joe Jonas is Focusing On Love–Now, He Wants You To“I realized that no one was coming to fix my problems,” Joe Jonas says ahead of the release of 'Music For People Who Believe In Love'. 

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/joe-jonas-is-choosing-love-and-encouraging-you-to-do-the-same-exclusive/feed/ 0 9004111231593107 Joe Jonas Is Choosing Love (And Encouraging You To Do the Same): Exclusive - American Songwriter “I realized that no one was coming to fix my problems,” Joe Jonas says ahead of the release of 'Music For People Who Believe In Love'.  Joe Jonas,Pop Music,Joe Jonas Joe Jonas is Focusing On Love–Now, He Wants You To Songs of Survival: JOHNNYSWIM’s Most Honest Album, ‘When the War is Over,’ Turns Pain into Healing https://americansongwriter.com/songs-of-survival-johnnyswims-most-honest-album-when-the-war-is-over-turns-pain-into-healing/ https://americansongwriter.com/songs-of-survival-johnnyswims-most-honest-album-when-the-war-is-over-turns-pain-into-healing/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://americansongwriter.com/?p=9004111231592794 Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez, the husband and wife duo JOHNNYSWIM, have an undeniable connection, with music at the root of it. “The music is a symptom of us supposed to be together,” Ramirez tells American Songwriter. “It happens to be a vocabulary we both share, an output from our souls that helps us connect […]

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]]> https://americansongwriter.com/songs-of-survival-johnnyswims-most-honest-album-when-the-war-is-over-turns-pain-into-healing/feed/ 0 9004111231592794 Songs of Survival: JOHNNYSWIM’s Most Honest Album, 'When the War is Over,' Turns Pain into Healing - American Songwriter Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez, the husband and wife duo JOHNNYSWIM, have an undeniable connection, with music at the root of it. “The music is a symptom of us supposed to be together,” Ramirez tells American Songwriter. “It happens to be a vocabulary we both share, an output from our souls that he JOHNNYSWIM,JohnnySwim