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.
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 20: Blake Shelton performs during "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on November 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – MARCH 19: Dustin Lynch attends NBC's Opry 100: A Live Celebration at The Grand Ole Opry on March 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Musician Vince Gill performs onstage during Norman's Rare Guitars "Guitar Summit" benefiting The Midnight Mission at The Write-off Room on September 08, 2024 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 20: Blake Shelton performs onstage at the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 21: Riley Green performs onstage for Big Machine Label Group Annual CRS Luncheon during CRS 2025 at Omni Nashville Hotel on February 21, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Big Machine Label Group)