Johnny Cash’s son talks to us about bringing his legendary father’s unpublished words to life on a star-studded new album...
Tag Archives: Alison Krauss
This synth-pop legend tells us all about the journey which has led him to release an album of country duets...
Our regular columnist Lisa Redford took in the outstanding musicianship provided at this year’s celebration of Americana and roots music...
Today’s exclusive comes courtesy of a Louisiana born, New York raised and London based Americana singer-songwriter with a crisp style...
Straddling the line between performer and backroom writer gives this supremely talented artist a unique insight into the creative process...
Our second exclusive this week comes from country-influenced UK duo Balsamo Deighton, with a world-first look at their new video...
The award-winning Nashville songwriter for legends like Tina Turner, Bette Midler and Willie Nelson talks about her life in music...
Alison Krauss and Willie Nelson are picking up where they left off after joint tour dates were cancelled last summer...
As our regular columnist works on a duet of her own, she looks at some great collaborations of the past...
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Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]