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To celebrate World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads that we regularly turn to for insight and inspiration...
Tag Archives: Dolly Parton
Want your songs to connect? According to this book extract, it’s time you started thinking about lips, hips and skips...
The New York future-folk singer-songwriter reflects on new album ‘Swansongs’ and delves into the inspirations that shaped her unique style...
We single out new tunes from Gum Takes Tooth, Dolly Parton, Ariana Grande, Mandarin Orange, Pace and The Burning Hell...
How one of the lucky few original songs to appear on ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack was inspired by a real break-up...
Nashville’s all-female publishing collective reflects upon on two decades in the business, supporting over 150 of Music City’s hit songwriters...
The pop singer and songwriter is back with a new track ‘Praying’ and an upcoming album ‘Rainbow’ featuring Dolly Parton...
Tennessee superstar will host the UK premiere of the ‘Born In Bristol’ documentary at Country to Country festival this Sunday...
On the eve of her latest album release, we catch up with a country singer-songwriter who is chasing her dreams...
We round-up the last week in music, including news you might’ve missed, our #SongOfTheDay playlist and Classic Of The Week...
Annual celebration of country music sees Chris Stapleton and Dann Huff become the night’s top winners with two trophies each...
Country legend Dolly Parton’s 43rd solo studio album hits top spot on US, U.K. Canadian and Australian country charts That’s...
How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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Interview: Ocean Colour Scene's Simon Fowler
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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Introducing... Moon Panda
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How I wrote 'What A Beautiful Day' by The Levellers
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16 song starters
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