Folk music | Latest News, Stories, and Commentary
  • About
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Sign In
  • Become a Member
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube

  • Features
    • Behind The Song
    • Digital Cover Exclusives
    • Interviews
    • The List
    • On This Day
    • Gear
    • Reviews
      • Album Reviews
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
      • Sign up for The Daily Co-Write
      • Sign up for the Sunday Soundbite
      • Sign Up for In The Round
  • Latest News
  • Contests
    • Song Contest
      • Enter Song Contest
      • Song Contest Winners
      • Rules and Deadlines
      • Meet the Judges
    • Lyric Contest
      • Enter Lyric Contest
      • Dream Day on Music Row
      • Lyric Contest Winners
      • 2026 Lyric Contest Judges
      • Rules and Deadlines
    • Road Ready Talent Contest
      • Enter Road Ready
      • Road Ready Winners
      • The Public’s Pick
      • Road Ready Rules and Deadlines
    • Hip Hop Contest
      • Enter The Beat4Beat Contest
    • Contest Promotions
      • Promotion Winners
  • Song Contest
  • Community
    • Subscribe to Magazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • Foundations Songwriting Course
    • Apply To Songwriting Camps
    • Become Songwriter Member
    • Access Membership Hub
    • Manage My Subscription/Membership
  • Shop
  • Watch
    • Watch on YouTube
Search
Login
Menu

Login

You are here:

  1. Home
  2. Tag Archives: Folk music

Folk music

More stories

  • The Meaning Behind “Diamonds and Rust” by Joan Baez and a Phone Call She Received From Bob Dylan

    March 16, 2025, 5:30 am

  • 5 Folk Music Classics by Pete Seeger

    March 16, 2025, 5:00 am

  • Lumineers performing

    Why the Lumineers’ “Ho Hey” Isn’t as Romantic as You Thought It Was in 2012

  • Bob Dylan performing

    “Why Should I Hire This Guy?”: How Bob Dylan’s Early Competition in the NYC Folk Scene Turned Into a Colleague

    March 13, 2025, 7:45 am

  • Frank Zappa in studio, artist behind 1960s albums like 'Freak Out!' and 'Lumpy Gravy'

    4 1960s Albums That Didn’t Become Successful Until Years or Decades Later

    March 12, 2025, 11:49 am

  • Behind the Meaning of Bob Dylan's Religious Creed, "Gotta Serve Somebody"

    Behind the Meaning of Bob Dylan’s Religious Creed, “Gotta Serve Somebody”—and John Lennon’s Rebuttal

    March 11, 2025, 10:20 am

  • Townes Van Zandt standing in field

    Townes Van Zandt Once Met a Real-Life Pancho and Lefty (And It Got Him Out of a Ticket)

    March 10, 2025, 11:38 am

  • Behind the Meaning of Joni Mitchell's Love Letter to Home, "California"

    Behind the Meaning of Joni Mitchell’s Love Letter to Home, “California”

    March 8, 2025, 11:37 am

  • The Song John Lennon Was Working on the Day He Died

    The John Lennon Penned Song He Likened to Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”

  • Townes Van Zandt performing

    3 Townes Van Zandt Songs That Are a Masterclass in Songwriting

    March 7, 2025, 11:13 am

  • On This Day in 1970, Charles Manson Released His Album ‘Lie: The Love and Terror Cult’ While Awaiting Trial

    March 6, 2025, 2:10 pm

  • Jimi Hendrix, artist behind harpsichord instrumental feature in "Burning of the Midnight Lamp"

    5 of the Weirdest Instrumental Features From Classic 1960s and ‘70s Tracks

    February 24, 2025, 1:05 pm

Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.

Follow American Songwriter for More Breaking News

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube

Trending Now

  • On This Day in 1977, Dolly Parton Took the Reins With Her First Self-Produced Album

    On This Day in 1977, Dolly Parton Indulged in Her “Outrageous” Side With Her First Self-Produced Album

    Read More

  • The Who in 1966

    The 1966 Track by The Who That Was Inspired by Smokey Robinson and Censored for Its American Audience

    Read More

  • Jason Aldean Just Joined an Elite Club With His Latest Country Airplay No. 1

    Jason Aldean Just Joined an Elite Club With His Latest Country Airplay No. 1

    Read More

  • 4 Early Dean Dillon Songs That Could Easily Be Remade Today

    4 Early Dean Dillon Songs That Could Easily Be Remade Today

    Read More

  • Johnny Cash performing

    The Story Behind the One-Off Religious Novel Written by Johnny Cash

    Read More

  • Joe Bonamassa Says Eric Clapton & Chaka Khan Covering “The Thrill Is Gone” on His New B.B. King Tribute Album Is “as Good as It Gets” (Exclusive)

    Joe Bonamassa Says Eric Clapton & Chaka Khan Covering “The Thrill Is Gone” on His New B.B. King Tribute Album Is “As Good as It Gets” (Exclusive)

    Read More

become a member cta

Explore American Songwriter

© 2026 American Songwriter

  • American Songwriter: a Savage Ventures Brand
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube
Back to Top
Close
  • Features
    • Behind The Song
    • Digital Cover Exclusives
    • Interviews
    • The List
    • On This Day
    • Gear
    • Reviews
      • Album Reviews
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
      • Sign up for The Daily Co-Write
      • Sign up for the Sunday Soundbite
      • Sign Up for In The Round
  • Latest News
  • Contests
    • Song Contest
      • Enter Song Contest
      • Song Contest Winners
      • Rules and Deadlines
      • Meet the Judges
    • Lyric Contest
      • Enter Lyric Contest
      • Dream Day on Music Row
      • Lyric Contest Winners
      • 2026 Lyric Contest Judges
      • Rules and Deadlines
    • Road Ready Talent Contest
      • Enter Road Ready
      • Road Ready Winners
      • The Public’s Pick
      • Road Ready Rules and Deadlines
    • Hip Hop Contest
      • Enter The Beat4Beat Contest
    • Contest Promotions
      • Promotion Winners
  • Song Contest
  • Community
    • Subscribe to Magazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • Foundations Songwriting Course
    • Apply To Songwriting Camps
    • Become Songwriter Member
    • Access Membership Hub
    • Manage My Subscription/Membership
  • Shop
  • Watch
    • Watch on YouTube
  • About
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Sign In
  • Become a Member
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube
Login / Sign Up