American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Final Song Loretta Lynn Wrote with Daughter Patsy Lynn Russell, Featuring Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood

Initially, the song wasn’t meant as a duet or trio—until Loretta suggested bringing in Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood.
Whiskey Riff

“FREE BIRD”: Team USA’s Iconic Goal Song Is Ringing Early & Often In Milan

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic rock anthem will live on forever, if only so the joke of yelling to play “Free Bird” at random artists and musicians can continue for eternity. The song, which came out in 1973 ...
American Songwriter

5 Songs That Hide Their Meaning in Plain Sight

Do these songs actually have hidden meanings, or were their true meanings hiding in plain sight this entire time?
Northcountrypublicradio.org

You already know the song — now, 'The One About the Blackbird' is also a picture book

In The One About the Blackbird, a young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather. And there's one song in particular that they love… You already know the song — now, 'The One About the Blackbird ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

You already know the song — now, 'The One About the Blackbird' is also a picture book

In the children's book The One About the Blackbird, a young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather. And there's one song in particular they love. "Are we allowed to say?" laughs Melanie ...