Roy Orbison | 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
  • Song Contest
  • Community
    • Subscribe to Magazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • 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: Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison

Latest stories

Remember When: Glenn Danzig Wrote Two Songs for the 1987 ‘Less That Zero’ Soundtrack, Including One Performed by Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison

On This Day in 1960, Roy Orbison Scored a Career-First With a Song That Was Turned Down by Both Elvis and the Everly Brothers

On This Day in 1964, Roy Orbison Was at No. 1 With a Song That Would Be at the Center of a Landmark Federal Lawsuit

On This Day in 1964, Roy Orbison Went No. 1 With a Song That Resulted in a Supreme Court Ruling That Changed Music Forever

The Story Behind the Only Song Roy Orbison Wrote With Dear Friend Johnny Cash in 1969

More stories

  • Kris Kristofferson

    The Story Behind the Only Song Kris Kristofferson Ever Wrote for Roy Orbison and Never Recorded Himself

    July 30, 2025, 8:48 am

  • Coyle Girelli Revisits Songs Written With Legendary Songwriter Mac Davis on ‘Out of This Town,’ Shares “Everyone But Me And You”

    July 11, 2025, 8:01 am

  • The Roy Orbison Song That Nearly Upstaged the Beatles and Made it Into a David Lynch Classic

  • The Willie Nelson-Penned Track Inspired by an Atrophied Fort Worth Street Vendor That Roy Orbison Turned Into a Christmas Classic

    June 15, 2025, 1:01 pm

  • The 2 Songs Roy Orbison Wrote for Johnny Cash in 1959 and 1969

    April 24, 2025, 8:51 am

  • “He Didn’t Kneel Before Anyone”: How George Harrison Charmed Roy Orbison Into Joining the Traveling Wilburys

    March 6, 2025, 7:25 am

  • 3 Heartbreaking Ballads by Roy Orbison

    March 4, 2025, 5:00 am

  • 3 Times Bob Dylan Reacted to Covers of His Music

    The Traveling Wilburys Misconception Tom Petty Used To Have to Clear Up After Roy Orbison’s Death

    February 26, 2025, 3:26 pm

  • Roy Orbison’s Family Co-Producing New Biopic and Documentary About the Legendary Singer/Songwriter

    Roy Orbison’s Family Co-Producing New Biopic and Documentary About the Legendary Singer/Songwriter

  • The Story Behind Roy Orbison’s Repeat Hit “Oh, Pretty Woman”

    February 5, 2025, 6:00 am

  • 3 Christmas Songs From the 1960s That Have Lasted Through the Ages

    December 4, 2024, 1:30 pm

  • U. of Florida Gators Football Team Celebrating Tom Petty Day on October 5 with Special Merch, Music, and More

    3 Hit Songs Written but Not Originally Performed by Tom Petty

    October 22, 2024, 8:15 am

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

  • Pearl Jam in Concert at Wetlands - 1991

    3 Story Songs From the 1990s That Have Gut-Punching Lyrical Twists

  • Ernest pulls a hilarious prank on Lainey Wilson during the final night of the Whirlwind tour

    “You Better Start Doing Them Squats”: Country Star Dresses as a Lainey Wilson Imposter on Final Night of the Whirlwind Tour

  • 3 Country Songs Released in 2005 That We Still Keep on Repeat

    3 Country Songs Released in 2005 That We Still Keep On Repeat

  • Why Is 'The Voice' Only One Hour Tonight? Here Are All the Facts

    Why Is ‘The Voice’ Only One Hour Tonight (November 10, 2025)? Here Are All the Facts

  • On This Day in 1975, Patti Smith Dropped One of the Greatest Art Punk Records of All Time

  • Immersive Exhibit Focusing on Bob Dylan’s 1965 Newport Folk Festival Performance to Open at the Dylan Center in Oklahoma This Summer

    The Lengthy Track Bob Dylan Admits He Got “Carried Away” With

become a member cta

Explore American Songwriter

© 2025 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
  • Song Contest
  • Community
    • Subscribe to Magazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • 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