American Songwriter

On This Day in 1963, Buck Owens Was at No. 1 With One of the Biggest Hits in Country Music History—a Song That Held a 49-Year Record

Sixty-two years ago today, Buck Owens was in the middle of a historic run at the top of the country chart with a record-breaking hit.
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"They get back to me like, 'You know, there's going to be how many hundred million people watching this thing. You have to do it'" How Creed's 2001 half-time show went from ...

At a time of tragedy, Creed used their 10 minutes on the pitch at a Denver Broncos game to represent something bigger than themselves ...

Local Box Office Hits of 2025: From India and Germany to Argentina

A German slapstick comedy Western parody, a kabuki drama from Japan, an Indian historical action epic, a satire anthology ...
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Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Is The Fastest Solo Female Song To Reach The Country Radio Top 10 This Decade

Closing out the year, breaking records. Ella Langley has had a standout year to say the least, and this is not the first record that the Alabama native has set in 2025. There is no denying that Ella L ...

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

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American Songwriter

3 of the Most Influential Country Songs of All Time

Country music spans generations and will continue to span even more. These are three of the most influential country songs ever released.