American Songwriter

On This Day in 2005, We Said Goodbye to the Bassist Whose Lightning Speed Graced Works by Conway Twitty, Hank Williams, and More

Session musician Floyd "Lightnin'" Chance, who played with Hank Williams and Conway Twitty, died on this day in 2005 at age 79.

Gen Z country music fans may have no idea who Garth Brooks is. Here’s why

"I know barely any Garth Brooks." ...

Ella Langley Shows Why She’s a Budding Country Superstar on ‘Dandelion’

After blowing up with "Choosin' Texas," Ella Langley shows off a fresh color wheel of vintage influences on strong her ...
American Songwriter

On the Charts in 1976, Emmylou Harris Scored Her First No. 1 Country Album With a Record That Featured Classic Covers of Patsy Cline and Buck Owens

Emmylou Harris scored her first No. 1 album on Billboard’s Country Chart with ‘Elite Hotel’ on April 10, 1976.

The 2 American Beer Brands Willie Nelson Fans Still Link Him To

Willie Nelson fans have fond memories of their beloved country singer. Despite the fact he doesn't drink anymore, they still ...

What’s on TV tonight and this week: Our Welsh Chapel Dream, André is an Idiot, and more

From the return of I’m a Celebrity… South Africa, Twenty Twenty Six, The Assembly and Malcolm in the Middle to David ...