Cissy Houston Saw Music’s Peaks and Life’s Valleys
The singer, who died this week, was the mother of Whitney Houston and a contender for the greatest voice of the country, our ...
Country icon on writing hits for superstars: ‘God’s been good’
Ever since the multi-platinum success of Chris Stapleton’s 2015 album “Traveller,” Dean Dillon says, “My wife’s gone from Walmart to hitting up Macy’s now. She’s tickled pink about it.” The album ...
Is It Too Late Now to Say Sorry? 8 Songs for the High Holy Days.
These are some of humanity’s richest themes, and they have rich songs to match. As Lindsay mentioned on Friday, she’s out on book leave for the rest of the month. Starting next week, a series of ...
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John Fogerty on CCR’s "Proud Mary" and the 19th century composer who inspired it
Fogerty tells Guitar Player that the unlikely source was the famed 19th century American songwriter Stephen Foster. “I loved ...
How discovering the power of allusion enabled me to write better rap music
On beginning my research, it became apparent that a technical element of my craft I desperately coveted was called “allusion” ...
Gonzy Shares Track List for New Album ‘The World Is Yours’
On his upcoming album, Gonzy is singing from the perspective of a villain. On Monday, the musician unveiled the 18-song track ...
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Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift: Who will win Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys?
Anticipation is building as the 2025 Grammy Awards approach, with fans eagerly speculating about who will take home the ...