Dolly Parton Wasn’t Eligible for Grammy for ‘I Will Always Love You’
Whitney Houston won two Grammys for her blockbuster hit “I Will Always Love You” at the 36th Grammy…
Damien Leith reflects on friendship with Roy Orbison’s co-songwriter
Monday mornings have been an exciting, if not slightly surreal time in Damien Leith’s home. It is the…
Taylor Swift’s Grammy Nominations for Song of the Year: Full List
If Taylor Swift still has a “bucket list” at this point, one thing that’s probably on it is…
Oscar-Nominated Songwriters Share Advice for Aspiring Music Creators
Oscar Sunday is here at long last. If you’ve been meaning to watch the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s…
2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees: Full List
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees – three non-performing songwriters or songwriting teams (Walter…
Miley Cyrus reveals how she landed Avatar song and film roles
“It just kind of organically happened. James actually calls us ‘Legends in law’.” And Cyrus’ technique proved a…
A close reading of ‘Potholes’ by Randy Newman (and a vinyl giveaway!)
Novelist and musician Damien Wilkins looks closely at the layered life and lyrics of Randy Newman. This essay…
Taylor Swift ‘Wood’ Song Copy Debate: Charlie Puth Talks Interpolation
As TikTokers argue over whether Taylor Swift’s new songs sound like old classics, Charlie Puth is taking to…