Matthew Leimkuehler

Duane Betts, son of Allman Brothers legend Dickey Betts, released his standout solo debut 'Wild & Precious Life' in July.

In 1967, the Beatles participated in “Our World,” a first-of-its-kind global television event that embraced satellite technology.

Video might’ve killed the radio star, but it created some unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll moments along the way, as well. Videos by American Songwriter Decades before viral TikTok clips and lyric-rolling YouTube uploads, the music video dominated MTV and VH1 airwaves. Fans flocked to these cable channels and others in hopes of small-screen DJs—aka “VJs”—spinning […] More

Some sad songs hit the spot. Few experiences compare to dropping the proverbial needle on a tune that captures exactly how you’re feeling.

After a hiatus that felt much too long for many fans, Paramore returned in late 2022 with “ This Is Why ,” the first taste of new studio music from the beloved rock band in five and a half years.

Not too long ago, ruled rock music. Green Day 's 2004 opus dominated on the charts and in the hearts of restless punks from coast to coast, selling an estimated 6 million albums in the U.S.

Ahead of their annual appearance at the Schermerhorn, we catch up with the Nashville songsmiths about the annual holiday show they couldn’t let fade away.

As part of our 2024 country music issue, our writers recommend you keep an eye on Autumn Nicholas, Megan Moroney, Brit Taylor and more.

One of the first tragedies to strike rock'n’ roll took place more than 60 years ago, when a plane carrying three of the genre’s biggest stars crashed into an icy field north of Clear Lake.

We catch up with the revered songwriter-artist-producer about his first solo LP — and his first headline dates in more than 15 years, consisting of a three-show run around Music City.