Crissie Rhodes’ right-hand man shows off the essential instruments and paraphernalia that go into making the duo’s new country sound...
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Wonderful new music from Jimmie Allen, Jason Ewald, I’m No Chessman, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Ward Thomas and The Shires...
We talk to Brummy singer-songwriter and musician Jacob Bryant about Birmingham and Nashville, and writing ‘Done’ with The Band Perry...
This new playlist showcases the considerable talents of Carrie Underwood, Paul McCartney, The Shires, David Crosby, Lennon Stella and Raptor...
The disbanded pop group’s frontman talks about going solo and the creation of his infectious blend of homegrown rock-infused country...
Our latest collection boasts tracks by The Shires, The Fall, Andy Brown, Martin Lloyd Chitty, Will Simms and Nick Jonas...
The annual country music tour brings a mixture of established songwriters and ‘rising stars’ to five UK venues this autumn...
Here we get Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jenn Bostic to pick out 10 tracks that perfectly straddle both pop and country music...
We chat with two members of the UK country act who look set to follow the success of The Shires...
The Country Music Association recognises those who have contributed most to the development of the genre outside the United States...
On a recent trip to the US, Songwriting got to spend some time in the home of c0untry music, Nashville t...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)' by The Moody Blues' John Lodge
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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Song Deconstructed: 'Repeat' by Sapphire
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16 song starters
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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Interview: Colin Macleod
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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