American Songwriter

On This Day in 1974, Ray Stevens Was at No. 1 With a Song That Was Boosted by a Headline-Making Publicity Stunt

Fifty-two years ago today, Ray Stevens was at the top of the Hot 100 with a song he pulled straight from the headlines.

Happy 60th Birthday, ‘Pet Sounds’: Beach Boys Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston Recall the Making and Aftermath of One of Rock’s Greatest Albums

As the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' turns 60, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnson remember Brian Wilson and the making of one ...

Shakira returns to official World Cup song duty, this time with Burna Boy

FIFA's official 2026 World Cup song is "Dai Dai" from Shakira and Burna Boy. There are a number of factors that shape which ...

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’

Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem. It is titled ...