American Songwriter

Remembering When Kenny Rogers Crossed Over From Psychedelic Rocker—Later Ousted in ‘The Big Lebowski’—to Country Legend

The First Edition released 12 albums with Kenny Rogers through 1974, before he parted ways to embark on his solo career.
American Songwriter

On the Charts in 1984, Kenny Loggins Scored His Only No. 1 With an Infectiously Catchy Soundtrack Tune to a Kevin Bacon Blockbuster

On the charts in 1984, Kenny Loggins scored his only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the catchy soundtrack song "Footloose".

Her song features in Ryan Gosling’s hit movie, but Erima Maewa Kaihau was once a star too

Over 100 years after Pō Atarau was popularised, it’s on the soundtrack of Ryan Gosling’s blockbuster Project Hail Mary. But ...
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1963 debut hit track reached No. 1 63 years ago and led to a legal dispute

The Chiffons released their chart-topping hit track in the early '60s, and it led to a lawsuit with a Beatles member.
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Jimmy Page releases previously unheard home demo version of Led Zeppelin's Ten Years Gone

More light has been shed on the origins of Led Zeppelin's most melancholy song ...

Latter-day Saint composer reveals the origin story of the ‘EFY Medley’ and his creative compass

Latter-day Saint composer Michael Hicks reveals the origin story of his popular medley of ‘As Sisters in Zion’ and ‘We’ll Bring the World His Truth.’ ...

The Elvis Presley Classic Song That Sparked Controversy and Still Reached No. 1

Elvis Presley's iconic Hound Dog performance sparked outrage and controversy, but it also solidified his rebellious public image and launched him to mainstream fame. Dive into the shocking details ...