American Songwriter

• Ringo Starr Recalls How The Beatles Came to Record the Buck Owens Classic "Act Naturally" | American Songwriter | Jan. 22, 2025, 6:17 p.m.
In a recent town hall event, Ringo Starr recalled why The Beatles decided to record the Buck Owens hit for their album 'Help!'

• Exclusive Q&A: David Gray Shares Sheer Pleasure of Songwriting on New ... | American Songwriter | Jan. 17, 2025, midnight
Now, Gray releases his thirteenth album, Dear Life, on January 17th, 2025. The album further solidifies his legacy as a lasting creative force in modern music, tackling the complex themes...

• Ringo Starr Discusses His “Emotional” Connection to Country Music, Reveals Favorite Country Artists at Nashville Press Event | American Songwriter | Jan. 16, 2025, 6:11 p.m.
Ringo Starr discussed his “emotional” connection to country music, revealed some favorite country artists at a Nashville press event to promote his new album, 'Look Up,' and his shows at the Ryman.

• Ringo Starr Reveals the Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer He Wished He Could Sing Like; Shares the Inspiration Behind His New Song “Thankful” | American Songwriter | Jan. 14, 2025, 9:20 p.m.
In a new interview, Ringo Starr reveals the rock ‘n’ roll pioneer he wished he could sing like, and shares the inspiration behind his new song “Thankful.”

• Lambrini Girls’ Debut ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ is an Introduction to Feminine Fury (Review) | American Songwriter | Jan. 13, 2025, 7:45 p.m.
Lambrini Girls have released their debut LP, 'Who Let The Dogs Out,' and it's an instant punk rock classic full of screaming, feminine fury.

• Ethel Cain's New Album 'Perverts' Feels Isolating in an Intentional Way (Review) | American Songwriter | Jan. 11, 2025, 1:28 p.m.
Ethel Cain's new album 'Perverts' puts up barriers and may isolate some fans, but that may have been on purpose.

• Listen to Previously Unheard U2 Song “Luckiest Man in the World,” from the Band’s ‘How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb’ Reissue | American Songwriter | Nov. 26, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Check out the previously unheard U2 song “Luckiest Man in the World,” from the band’s 20th anniversary 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' reissue.