Interviews

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.

Interviews

11.06.24

Former Football Star Darren Waller on His New Journey Into Music and the “Courage” It Takes

By Jacob Uitti
Interviews

11.05.24

Brooks & Dunn Get Real Honest on Jelly Roll and Other Artists Crossing Over Into Country Music (Exclusive)

By Clayton Edwards
Features

11.05.24

American Songwriter Throwback: Brian Wilson’s Impact on Pop Culture—“Music is My Life”

By Tom Roland
Interviews

11.05.24

Exclusive: Jamey Johnson Compares Writing Styles of Chris Stapleton, Dallas Davidson, Randy Houser, and More

By Cindy Watts
Interviews

11.05.24

‘Hysteria!’ Music Supervisor Jen Malone on Curating the Show’s Authentic ‘80s Tracks

By Bryan Reesman
Features

11.04.24

Shelby Lynne is Facing the ‘Consequences of the Crown’—“I Did Not Expect to be Making a Record”

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Interviews

11.03.24

Exclusive: Jamey Johnson Teams With Artist Friends Chris Stapleton, Randy Houser, Ernest for First Album in 14 Years

By Cindy Watts
Interviews

11.02.24

Warren Haynes Discusses Working with Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson on “Day of Reckoning” (Exclusive)

By Clayton Edwards
Features

11.01.24

Exclusive: MŌRIAH Marries Cultures With “Hasta Mañana,” Releases Full Spanish Version

By Cindy Watts
Interviews

11.01.24

Warren Haynes on His Long-Awaited Solo Album, Old-School Creative Process, and Working With Jamey Johnson and Lukas Nelson (Exclusive)

By Clayton Edwards
Interviews

11.01.24

Warren Haynes Shares the Most Important Lesson He Learned from His Friendship with the Late Phil Lesh (Exclusive)

By Clayton Edwards
Features

11.01.24

American Songwriter November/December Cover Story: Kacey Musgraves Reflects on Her Life, Sisterhood, and John Prine—“It Can Be Really Intimidating to Put Your Most Intimate Thoughts Out There”

By Cindy Watts

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