Sixty-one years ago today, the singer and songwriter who became the king of country music parodies was born in Georgia.

I love Waylon,” Bob Dylan once told a reporter in the late 1970s. “Why don’t you get him to record one of my songs?" ...

Jerry Ragovoy, a prolific songwriter and producer whose gospel-infused soul compositions shaped some of the most enduring ...

Fans of the classic Christmas special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" may not realize star Burl Ives is an Illinois native.

Peter Asher reflects on how he got from Peter and Gordon topping the charts with a Paul McCartney song to producing James ...

A tribute to Michael Hurley celebrates the father of freak folk.

De Los writers name the best songs released by Latino artists in 2025 — including tracks by Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Fuerza Regida ...

The show has always thrived on a simple concept: vintage jazz and other mid-century sounds carry an ironic zing when paired ...

Peter Asher reflects on life with Linda Ronstadt and they conquered the pop charts with "Heart Like a Wheel" and its huge hit ...

As a songwriter, Johnny Marks had a pretty good career. Although he penned 25 notable songs and is in the Songwriter’s Hall ...

Van Halen formed in 1972, and since then, they have blessed rock music with classic rock hits, from original songs to covers.

Many classic Christmas songs have remarkable Cincinnati connections, from Andy Williams to the composer behind the Grinch.