American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1925, the First Guitarist To Own a Telecaster, Who Played With Hank Williams and Wrote an Early Hit for Waylon Jennings

One hundred one years ago today, one of the most influential guitarists in the history of modern music was born in Georgia.

Country music star on his new sound, if he’s underrated because he’s hot

You may have underestimated Jake Owen. He’s famous for slick country hits, with titles like “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” ...

Texoma Outlaws band goes viral on social media, excited to spread country music

There’s a new generation of country musicians turning to the past for inspiration, and the Texoma Outlaws are leading the ...
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1978 Outlaw Anthem Was a No. 1 Hit 48 Years Ago Today

48 years ago today, on March 4, 1978, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings celebrated a career milestone with their country outlaw collaboration on “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” ...
American Songwriter

Johnny Cash Lifted a Bob Dylan Melody for This 1964 Single (But That’s Okay, Because Dylan Stole the Melody, Too)

We trace the origins of "Understand Your Man", from Johnny Cash in 1964 to Bob Dylan in 1963 to Paul Clayton in 1960.