Lisa Konicki

As 2023 comes to a close, American Songwriter is looking back at those artists who broke through the proverbial red tape to make their mark on music.

Kate Hudson is everything you'd want her to be and more. Sitting down with American Songwriter for a Zoom call from L.A., she was open, friendly, and

Jason Aldean found himself in the middle of controversy following the release of his 2023 hit song “Try That in a Small Town,” which references

It's Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson's world and we're just living in it. The star power of the two singers was evident Thursday evening (Feb. 22) as

Talking with Valerie June is like taking a breath of fresh air. Her calm nature and soft voice easily put one at ease.

For Dr. William Pals, animal care runs in the family. His father is a veterinarian, so it stands to reason that Dr. Pals would join the family business.

Filling the gap isn’t just a saying for Dr. Justin Chafin, it’s what he does. As a dentist and owner of Firefly Pediatric Dentistry in Franklin Chafin sets out to create a pleasant experience for kids where coming to the dentist and cleaning their teeth is just a normal part of life. “There are so many adults that have had bad experiences when they were kids that they are terrified. So I don't want that to happen,” Chafin says.

You could say that owning a home theatre/smart home company was in the cards for Chip Crabtree. The Kentucky native grew up in the electrical business, following in the footsteps of his dear ole dad. “My father was an electrician, so I did that as a child and as a teenager,” Chip tells Franklin

Brandy Clark and Ben Platt recently sat down with American Songwriter to delve into a conversation about their latest musical endeavors and personal journeys.

“It's going to work with Dad day,” Chase Rice says, sitting down at the American Songwriter studios to discuss his 2024 Fireside Sessions album.