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Joni Mitchell once defended Steely Dan, claiming that this divisive 1980 album was only poorly received because of a lazy music industry. The post “Ignorant and Arbitrary”: The Album Joni Mitchell Felt Was Poorly Received Because of an “Icky” Music Industry appeared first on American Songwriter.

Sixty-one years ago today, the 1990s country superstar whose No. 1 singles became major R&B hits was born in Kentucky. The post Born on This Day in 1965, the 90s Country Star Whose No. 1 Singles Became Major R&B Hits appeared first on American Songwriter.

With Mötley Crüe hitting the road for a massive tour, Nikki Sixx explained that the band would be taking 2027 off. The post Mötley Crüe Considering “Real Time Off” Once Their 2026 Tour Wraps appeared first on American Songwriter.

On this day, January 20, 1969, this future stadium rock band reportedly played in front of a 60 person audience....or did they? The post On This Day in 1969, This Stadium Rock Band Allegedly Played in Front of 60 People During Their First North American Tour appeared first on American Songwriter.

Revisit three of the most tear-jerking Dolly Parton songs, all of which remain emotional no matter how much you listen to them. The post 3 Dolly Parton Songs That Never Fail to Make Us Cry appeared first on American Songwriter.