American Songwriter is excited to announce the official 2022 Song Contest Semi-Finalists. Congrats to all of these talented songwriters listed below. In the coming weeks, we will be announcing the Top ...

Receiving little commercial attention with his 1969 debut Empty Sky, Elton John was still searching for his first career on April 24 in 1970, when he released the single “Border Song”. “The sentiments ...

One of the cool things about music is how artists can be a voice for the voiceless. Throughout music history, artists have used their music to inspire change and fight against injustices and ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

It's hard to believe Morgan Wallen's debut single in country music is over a decade old. "Spin You Around" was his first offering under Panacea Records in 2015. The now-superstar made an attempt to ...

Music moves, music soothes and most important, music can improve your mood. Press play on these happy songs for a boost of cheer. The power of music is no joke—it can affect our mind, body and mood.

Schools, colleges, and offices tend to restrict certain entertainment and music websites to you from wasting your time on unproductive activities. However, there are still plenty of websites that ...

War, pandemic and sluggish markets hit the world’s billionaires this year. There are 2,668 of them on Forbes’ 36th-annual ranking of the planet’s richest people—87 fewer than a year ago. They’re worth ...

Brian Wilson goes lounge pop—that’s the tagline for “Busy Doin’ Nothin,” a sneaky gem on the lo-fi Friends. Brian was totally inspired by Burt Bacharach, Chris Montez, and bossa nova music. His wife ...

The Rolling Stones have unveiled a music video for their new single "In the Stars," and it features Mick Jagger and company ...