American Songwriter

Portrait of Fastball (Joey Shuffiel, Miles Zuniga, Tony Scalzo) in San Francisco, California, USA, 1998. Photo © Anthony PIdgeon

When “The Way” by Fastball dropped in 1998, it was a pretty decent hit on the charts. That comes as no surprise. “The Way” is upbeat, danceable, and wholly addictive when it comes to that chorus. It made it all the way to No. 1 on the Alternative ...

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 22: Reba McEntire performs during The Second Annual Band As One Nashville: Concert for the Cure with Trisha Yearwood & Friends at Grand Ole Opry House on March 22, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Susan G. Komen)

Even when you’re in a perfectly loving relationship, it can still be fun to blast breakup song...

Merle Haggard, who defended the Chick's right to free speech

On this day (July 25) in 2003, Merle Haggard shared his opinion on the backlash the Chicks were facing...

British pop singer David Bowie pictured at the Dorchester Hotel, London. 20th October 1977.

There are few rock & roll friendships that are more endearing than David Bowie and

UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Dolly PARTON (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)

Everyone knows the 1970s were a golden age for country music. But what’s great about a golden age is that not only do the artists enjoy...