American Songwriter takes you behind the music of your favorite artists with our collection of interviews. Find in-depth conversations with some of today’s biggest hitmakers or legendary songwriters who have long ago left their marks on the world. Learn more about the albums and songs that enhance your life from the artists who created them. What inspired the songs? Why do the artists make the choices they do? Find out here.
Julian Lennon attends the amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 presented by Chopard at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2025 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/amfAR/Getty Images for amfAR)
Drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company performs in concert during 'ZZ Top's 50th Anniversary Texas Bash' at Austin360 Amphitheater on May 19, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage)
Paul Rodgers performs onstage at "Rock The Plaza" benefit to save the Plaza Theatre on November 11, 2022 in Palm Springs, California / B.B. King (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Courtesy of TT News Agency – Alamy)
Kelly Hansen and Lou Gramm of Foreigner appear in concert at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on November 30, 2018 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)
