Songwriting

Songwriting

Iconic Songwriter Kris Kristofferson Dies at 88

Kris Kristofferson 1936 – 2024 “Kris Kristofferson believed to his core that creativity is God-given, and that those who ignore…

4 weeks ago

JD. Souther: One of the Greatest of the Greatest Generation

Singer-Songwriter JD. Souther died on Tuesday September 17th, 2024. The press reports named no cause of death but I heard…

2 months ago

An AI-Generated List of Song and Songwriting Competitions?

Sure, here's the list alphabetized by contest name. There are a lot more song contests and competitions out there. If…

1 year ago

Who Wrote God Bless America?

Irving Berlin 1906 Irving Berlin, by all accounts one of America's greatest songwriters, came to America in 1893 when his…

1 year ago

When Is The Hawai’i Songwriting Festival?

Hawai'i Songwriting Festival The 2023 Hawai‘i Songwriting Festival is scheduled for JUNE 8 - 10, 2023! The Hawai'i Songwriting Festival…

1 year ago

How to Play the Harmonica

You learn something new every day. One of the things I learned today is that reportedly the harmonica is the…

2 years ago

Jelly Roll Shares Stories From His Time in Jail & the Music He’s Trying To Create

Editor: Jelly Roll is one of the most important new voices in music. Wanna feel good about life? Listen to…

2 years ago

Bye Bye Love: Remembering Phil Everly

Before the Beatles, there were the Everly Bros. Chet Atkins (Renowned Guitar Player/Innovator and Music Executive) Phil Everly As the Los…

2 years ago

The Cat’s In The Cradle of Islam…Everyone Jump Upon the Peace Train

Harry Chapin OK so let's get this straight. Cat Stevens did not write or record "Cat's In The Cradle" despite listings to…

2 years ago

Who Wrote We Will Rock You?

What has now become an international rock anthem sung en masse at sporting events, Queen's "We Will Rock You," from…

2 years ago