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“Ignorant and Arbitrary”: The Album Joni Mitchell Felt Was Poorly Received Because of an “Icky” Music Industry
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.

Born on This Day in 1965, the 90s Country Star Whose No. 1 Singles Became Major R&B Hits

Mötley Crüe Considering “Real Time Off” Once Their 2026 Tour Wraps

On This Day in 1969, This Stadium Rock Band Allegedly Played in Front of 60 People During Their First North American Tour
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.

“I Felt Like I Was Getting Punked”: Chris Stapleton Explains How a Montana Birthday Party Led to One of His Most Memorable CMA Moments

Ernest Reveals the Shocking Amount of Time It Took to Write Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s Smash-Hit

Midnight Oil Drummer and Songwriter Rob Hirst Dead at 70

Zach Bryan’s New Album Knocks Morgan Wallen Out of the Top Spot
Zach Bryan's latest album, 'With Heaven on Top,' has debuted in the top spot on the Billboard 200, overtaking Morgan Wallen's LP. The post Zach Bryan’s New Album Knocks Morgan Wallen Out of the Top Spot appeared first on American Songwriter.

3 Dolly Parton Songs That Never Fail to Make Us Cry

Why Cher Wasn’t a Fan of Herself in 1970s, and Who She Wanted To Replicate: “I’m Not a Cher Fan”

A Q&A With Songsgiving Contest Promotion Winner Marcello Greco

Born on This Day in 1923, the Record-Breaking Country Singer Who Inspired George Harrison and a Viral False Death Report
One hundred three days ago today, the yodeling crooner who helped influence a future Beatle and other legends was born. The post Born on This Day in 1923, the Record-Breaking Country Singer Who Inspired George Harrison and a Viral False Death Report appeared first on American Songwriter.
