Merle Haggard on the Tragedy That Informed His Life and Career: “Things Would Have Been Different, Maybe Better”

Sixty-three years ago today, bluegrass legends Flatt and Scruggs were at No. 1 for the first and only time with a classic theme song. The post On This Day in 1963, Bluegrass Greats Flatt and Scruggs Were at No. 1 With a Classic TV Theme…

These three classic rock songs are all interpreted very literally, despite being unpinnable poetic works. Revisit them. The post 3 Classic Rock Songs Fans Took Way More Literally Than Intended appeared first on American Songwriter.

These one-hit wonders might sound pleasant on the surface. But dive into the lyrics, and the songs become much darker. The post 4 One-Hit Wonders That Sound Pleasant but Actually Have Scary or Downright Depressing Backstories appeared…

Not all rock bands have a dedicated organist, These four brilliant keyboardists make a great case that all bands should. The post 4 Rock Organists Who Were Instrumental to the Sound of Their Respective Bands appeared first on American…

Just about everyone enjoyed these four songs from the early 1970s, but teens made up a pretty big portion of listeners. The post 4 Songs That Resonated With Teens More Than Adults in the Early 1990s appeared first on American Songwriter.

By 1999, rap music was running the world. These are three rap songs from 1999 you should totally add to your rotation. The post 3 Rap Songs From 1999 You Should Totally Add to Your Rotation appeared first on American Songwriter.

Luke Combs makes a heartfelt gesture after a grieving fan’s TikTok reaches him, promising a special night at Notre Dame Stadium. The post “I Got You”: Luke Combs Makes a Heartfelt Promise To Grieving Fan Ahead of Notre Dame Stadium Show…

The Rolling Stones might not have stuck to country music permanently, but that doesn't mean these three songs aren't on par with some classics. The post 3 Country Songs by The Rolling Stones That Proved They Could Play With the Best of…