American Songwriter

Why “Me and Bobby McGee” Isn’t Just a Road Song—It’s a Study in Freedom and Loss

"Me And Bobby McGee" is based off the 1954 Italian road tragedy, 'La Strata', which paints a dark picture of the "freedom" of ...
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On This Day in 1971, a Kris Kristofferson-Penned Hit Inspired by Frank Sinatra Topped the Country Charts—and Was Later Covered by Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn

Sammi Smith sent Kris Kristofferson's masterpiece, "Help Me Make It Through the Night," to No. 1 on Feb. 27, 1971.

Four Legendary Photographers Remember Working With Bob Weir

Jay Blakesberg, Danny Clinch, Rosie McGee, and Bob Minkin share their memories of shooting the Grateful Dead co-founder ...

If You Need Me, I’m Playing Jason Segel’s “Nightswimming” Cover From ‘Shrinking’ On Repeat

One of Shrinking's most iconic music moments.

Three Bob Dylan Covers That Outshined the Originals and Redefined the Songs Forever

Bob Dylan's songs are iconic, but some artists have taken his work to new heights, reimagining it in ways that arguably ...
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Listen: Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris Release Previously Unissued Cover of Lowell George’s “Willin’”

Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris are reminding listeners that they’re willin’ to shake the dust off a classic and pay tribute ...

Robert Carradine, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ dad and ‘Nerds’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ star and beloved ‘Lizzie McGuire’ dad, died at 71. His family says the actor ...

Robert Carradine, actor in ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the actor known for his roles in “The Long Riders,” “Revenge of the Nerds” and the television series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died at 71, according to his management company.