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Tag Archives: Dolly Parton
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To celebrate World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads that we regularly turn to for insight and inspiration...
Eleven years after their first sessions, the late Mac Davis’ handwritten songs and final recordings have been brought to life...
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...
On the eve of her latest album release, we catch up with a country singer-songwriter who is chasing her dreams...
On a recent trip to the US, Songwriting Magazine got to spend some time in the home of country music, Nashville...
On Fool Like Me, Stephanie Manns has recorded a collection of songs which distils her influences into something universally accessible...
As the sun sets on another eventful year in music, we consider the songwriters, songs and moments that made 2014...
Need a break from writing? Our regular columnist looks at the fine art of making a familiar song your own…...
Interview: Dolly Parton
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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How we wrote Natalie Imbruglia's ‘Torn’ by Phil Thornalley
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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Interview: Everlast
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How I wrote 'Hey There Delilah' by Plain White T's' Tom Higgenson
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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