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Thursday, May 9

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Cindy Walker Inducted Posthumously Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

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She richly deserves the spot, if only for writing the sublime "You Don't Know Me."

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Hall of Fame Country Songwriter Wayland Holyfield Dead at 82

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He leaves behind a rich musical legacy. Continue reading…

Hall of Fame Country Songwriter Wayland Holyfield Dead at 82

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He leaves behind a rich musical legacy. Continue reading…

Hall of Fame Country Songwriter Wayland Holyfield Dead at 82

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He leaves behind a rich musical legacy. Continue reading…

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Country star Cindy Walker posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country star Cindy Walker was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Walker, who wrote countless hits across her six-decade career, was celebrated for her immediate, unpretentious songwriting style. The hall announced the…

Country star Cindy Walker posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country star Cindy Walker was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, it was announced…

Country star Cindy Walker to be posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Country star Cindy Walker will be posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, it was announced Thursday.

Country star Cindy Walker posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country star Cindy Walker was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, it was announced Thursday. Walker, who wrote countless hits across her six-decade career, was…

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Spotify to Pay Songwriters About $150 Million Less Next Year With Premium, Duo, Family Plan Changes

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By adding books to plans, the streamer says it qualifies for rate discounts. Billboard estimates this will slash U.S. mechanical royalties by nine figures in its first year.

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Mitski review, Eventim Apollo: America’s best singer-songwriter is a cross between Beyoncé and Marcel Marceau

Beloved by screaming teenagers, the musician is lyrically open-hearted but a guarded, withholding performer – it is a spectacular magic trick

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Olivia Rodrigo & Daniel Nigro Named ASCAP Pop Music Songwriters of the Year for 2024

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“Calm Down,” performed by Rema and featuring Selena Gomez, wins ASCAP Pop Song of the Year.

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Renowned U.S. songwriter works on ‘Beaches’ musical with Calgary performers

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Legendary American songwriter Mike Stoller is in Calgary creating the songs for the Theatre Calgary production of Beaches – The Musical.

Tuesday, May 7

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Noughties singer songwriter, 42, has barely aged a day 18 years after number one smash hit

IN 2006, this singer was wishing she was a punk rocker with flowers in her hair.

Noughties singer songwriter, 42, has barely aged a day 18 years after number one smash hit

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IN 2006, this singer was wishing she was a punk rocker with flowers in her hair.

Monday, May 6

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Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel’s ‘Un Deseo Mas Tour′ to stop in San Antonio in October

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Multi-award-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel will celebrate five decades of artistry on her “Un Deseo Mas Tour 2024,” which will stop in San Antonio in October.

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Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and a mum…

Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and a mum to a three year old daughter, Delphi.

Sunday, May 5

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Wild Life, Brilliant Talent: Genius Of Singer-Songwriter Judee Sill Honored In Documentary ‘Lost Angel’

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Singer-songwriter Judee Sill packed a lot of living into her 35 years, much of it hard. Drugs, reform school, losing her father when she was just 8. Of her mother she said, “She was mean on top of being dumb.” In her late teens, in the…

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Saturday Conversation: Mark Knopfler, ‘I’m A Songwriter First’

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Mark Knopfler has a wonderful new album, 'One Deep River.' I spoke with him about the new music, not touring anymore and much more.

Friday, May 3

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‘Push through the feelings of: I’m worthless, this sucks’: can anyone learn to be a top songwriter?

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Songwriting courses are exploding in popularity, with everyone from Mark Ronson to Alicia Keys as teachers. On a retreat in north Wales, our folk music critic tries to write her first song

Thursday, May 2

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Singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt's latest album is a distinct shift from her austere sound

When Jessica Pratt released her debut self-titled album in 2011, the singer-songwriter was critically praised for her austere guitar and hypnotic voice.