American Songwriter

The Heartbreaking Country Song That Almost Never Got Written (And the Trio That Was Originally Going to Sing It)

The real-life tragedy that inspired "Whiskey Lullaby" is the reason this song came close to never being written in the first ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1978, the Singing Cowgirl Who Wrote a History-Making Hit for Tex Ritter Rode Into the Sunset for the Final Time

Forty-seven years ago today, a singing cowgirl who toured with a Wild West act and made country music history died.

Rob Reiner Remembered by Owner of Katz’s Deli, Setting for Iconic ‘When Harry Met Sally’ Scene

Jake Dell, whose family has owned the beloved NYC eatery for five generations, tells The Hollywood Reporter that the ...

From figgy pudding to wassail: What are the foods in famous Christmas songs?

Here's what you need to know about the often-sung but rarely defined foods in Christmas songs, like figgy pudding, wassail, ...
Whiskey Riff

“Most People Sing Nursery Rhymes, We Sing Ella Langley” – Mississippi Mother & Daughter’s Viral Duet Earns Reaction From The “Choosin’ Texas” Singer

Raising 'em right. There is something so precious about a little kid singing a modern-day country tune. It's heartwarming to see, and it's a sign they'll grow up with impeccable taste in music. There ...

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of "Song Sung Blue"

In their new movie, "Song Sung Blue," Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical ...

How Kurt Cobain wrote Nirvana’s classic B-side Sliver, the “ridiculous pop song” that paved the way for Nevermind

Embarking on a little pop experiment, Kurt Cobain emerged with one of the most enjoyably silly songs of Nirvana’s career ...

The Big Gigs: 11 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for Dec. 11-17 include Dijon, Orianthi, Your Smith, Jay Som, Jose James and a special Duluthian pairing.