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American Songwriter Jun 13

Emmylou Harris Channeled Her Heartbreak Into a Song That Was Covered by Dolly Parton and Joan Baez

Emmylou Harris Dolly Parton Joan Baez Gram Parsons The Fray

NME Jun 13

Paul McCartney pays tribute to friend David Hockney: “We will miss his fabulous personality”

Paul McCartney The Beatles Elton John Tom Hanks Harry Styles

4 articles Jun 13

Bob Dylan John Mellencamp Chuck Berry Grateful Dead Ringo Starr Ronnie Wood Jerry Lee Lewis

NME, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone France +1

American Songwriter Jun 13

The Elton John Song That Was Inspired by Bernie Taupin’s Failed Romance With Cher

Cher Elton John Bernie Taupin Kiki Dee

Louder Sound Jun 13

“We did two days recording… he fired the whole band on the first day”: Tony Levin recalls the “really evil” bandleader who was more challenging than Peter Gabriel and Robert Fripp

Tony Levin Robert Fripp Peter Gabriel King Crimson Adrian Belew Pink Floyd

Consequence of Sound Jun 13

Ed Sheeran to Kick Off "LOOP Tour" in North America

Ed Sheeran Amble Myles Smith Macklemore

American Songwriter Jun 13

4 Guitarists Who Made a Big Impact on Paul McCartney Songs

Paul McCartney David Gilmour Pete Townshend

Louder Sound Jun 13

“If I’d started having hits early on, I may never have wound up playing so much with Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen”: Most people are lucky if they play with one iconic artist. Nils Lofgren has played with two

Nils Lofgren Neil Young Bruce Springsteen Willie Nelson Jerry Lee Lewis Ringo Starr Joe Walsh Elvis Costello The Beatles

American Songwriter Jun 13

Remember When Bruce Springsteen Started His Professional Career With a Momentous Audition in 1972?

Bruce Springsteen Clive Davis Billie Holiday Aretha Franklin Leonard Cohen Bob Dylan

Magnet Magazine Jun 13

Regina Spektor Released “Begin To Hope” 20 Years Ago Today

Magnet Magazine Jun 13

Happy Birthday David Gray

Magnet Magazine Jun 13

Allison Moorer Released “Getting Somewhere” 20 Years Ago Today

Allison Moorer David Bazan

American Songwriter Jun 12

Remember When Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, and Other Rockers Gathered With 1 Million Americans to Say No to Nukes?

Bruce Springsteen Linda Ronstadt Jackson Browne Joan Baez James Taylor Gary “U.S.” Bonds Chaka Khan

American Songwriter Jun 12

The Hank Williams Classic That Everyone Tried To Convince Him Not To Record (And Why He Ignored Them)

BBC Music Jun 12

Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention

Ed Sheeran Allan Taylor Fairport Convention

The Hollywood Reporter Music Jun 12

John Fogerty Reveals Biopic Is in the Works, Says Script Currently Being Written: “Such an Honor”

John Fogerty Freddie Mercury Elvis Presley Whitney Houston Aretha Franklin Bob Dylan Michael Jackson

Billboard Jun 12

The Backstreet Boys Unleash ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Anthem Co-Written by Ed Sheeran: Listen

Backstreet Boys Ed Sheeran Savan Kotecha

Consequence of Sound Jun 12

Judy Collins Announces "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes" Farewell Tour

Judy Collins Richard Thompson Bruce Cockburn Amanda Shires Mary Chapin Carpenter Michael Feinstein

No Depression Jun 12

BONUS TRACKS: World Cup Fever, New Music From Wynona, Peggy Seeger, American Aquarium, and More Roots Music News

Peggy Seeger American Aquarium The Judds Drive‐By Truckers The War and Treaty Iron & Wine Sturgill Simpson Shooter Jennings

Consequence of Sound Jun 12

Phoebe Bridgers' 2026 Tour Is Sold Out — Here's How You Can Still Get Tickets

Phoebe Bridgers boygenius

American Songwriter Jun 13

Emmylou Harris Channeled Her Heartbreak Into a Song That Was Covered by Dolly Parton and Joan Baez

Emmylou Harris Dolly Parton Joan Baez Gram Parsons The Fray

4 articles Jun 13

Bob Dylan John Mellencamp Chuck Berry Grateful Dead Ringo Starr Ronnie Wood Jerry Lee Lewis

NME, Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone France +1

Louder Sound Jun 13

“We did two days recording… he fired the whole band on the first day”: Tony Levin recalls the “really evil” bandleader who was more challenging than Peter Gabriel and Robert Fripp

Tony Levin Robert Fripp Peter Gabriel King Crimson Adrian Belew Pink Floyd

American Songwriter Jun 13

4 Guitarists Who Made a Big Impact on Paul McCartney Songs

Paul McCartney David Gilmour Pete Townshend

American Songwriter Jun 13

Remember When Bruce Springsteen Started His Professional Career With a Momentous Audition in 1972?

Bruce Springsteen Clive Davis Billie Holiday Aretha Franklin Leonard Cohen Bob Dylan

Magnet Magazine Jun 13

Happy Birthday David Gray

American Songwriter Jun 12

Remember When Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, and Other Rockers Gathered With 1 Million Americans to Say No to Nukes?

Bruce Springsteen Linda Ronstadt Jackson Browne Joan Baez James Taylor Gary “U.S.” Bonds Chaka Khan

BBC Music Jun 12

Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention

Ed Sheeran Allan Taylor Fairport Convention

Billboard Jun 12

The Backstreet Boys Unleash ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Anthem Co-Written by Ed Sheeran: Listen

Backstreet Boys Ed Sheeran Savan Kotecha

No Depression Jun 12

BONUS TRACKS: World Cup Fever, New Music From Wynona, Peggy Seeger, American Aquarium, and More Roots Music News

Peggy Seeger American Aquarium The Judds Drive‐By Truckers The War and Treaty Iron & Wine Sturgill Simpson Shooter Jennings

NME Jun 13

Paul McCartney pays tribute to friend David Hockney: “We will miss his fabulous personality”

Paul McCartney The Beatles Elton John Tom Hanks Harry Styles

American Songwriter Jun 13

The Elton John Song That Was Inspired by Bernie Taupin’s Failed Romance With Cher

Cher Elton John Bernie Taupin Kiki Dee

Consequence of Sound Jun 13

Ed Sheeran to Kick Off "LOOP Tour" in North America

Ed Sheeran Amble Myles Smith Macklemore

Louder Sound Jun 13

“If I’d started having hits early on, I may never have wound up playing so much with Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen”: Most people are lucky if they play with one iconic artist. Nils Lofgren has played with two

Nils Lofgren Neil Young Bruce Springsteen Willie Nelson Jerry Lee Lewis Ringo Starr Joe Walsh Elvis Costello The Beatles

Magnet Magazine Jun 13

Regina Spektor Released “Begin To Hope” 20 Years Ago Today

Magnet Magazine Jun 13

Allison Moorer Released “Getting Somewhere” 20 Years Ago Today

Allison Moorer David Bazan

American Songwriter Jun 12

The Hank Williams Classic That Everyone Tried To Convince Him Not To Record (And Why He Ignored Them)

The Hollywood Reporter Music Jun 12

John Fogerty Reveals Biopic Is in the Works, Says Script Currently Being Written: “Such an Honor”

John Fogerty Freddie Mercury Elvis Presley Whitney Houston Aretha Franklin Bob Dylan Michael Jackson

Consequence of Sound Jun 12

Judy Collins Announces "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes" Farewell Tour

Judy Collins Richard Thompson Bruce Cockburn Amanda Shires Mary Chapin Carpenter Michael Feinstein

Consequence of Sound Jun 12

Phoebe Bridgers' 2026 Tour Is Sold Out — Here's How You Can Still Get Tickets

Phoebe Bridgers boygenius

Overview

Luke Combs' cover of Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' has reached the Spotify Billions Club, while Phoebe Bridgers announces planetarium listening events for her album 'Lost Weekend' and makes her acting debut in 'Primetime.' Meanwhile, Chris Stapleton joined Guns N' Roses for a surprise performance of 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' in Toronto.

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