What do you really want to know about the music artists you love most? American Songwriter has the latest news on popular music’s most fascinating figures, of course. But let’s go deeper. Let’s pick through the inner-workings of a smash hit. Or learn about songs you may think you know well, but most certainly do not know the famous artists who wrote them.
Is a rising star you’ve only kinda-sorta heard about playing the Grammys? We’ll have interesting articles with backstory galore on what makes them tick as songwriters and musicians. Perhaps the singer you saw live the other night name-checked a legendary influence you’re not familiar with. American Songwriter will familiarize you with the source of your favorite artist’s inspiration.
The unique angles from which we approach music history are just about endless. Your path to music wisdom just got a whole lot shorter.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Cody Johnson poses with the Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year awards onstage after the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM)
PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 24: Singer Lionel Richie onstage during Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XVIII held at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on March 24, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for CFN)
A scene from the US television series, The Monkees, featuring the pop singing group, The Monkees, who include, left to right, Michael Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork. (Photo by Bettmann/Getty Images)
(Original Caption) : The Beastie Boys are shown performing on stage with an audience member dancing on stage. Undated. (Photo by Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
