American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1911, the “Bakersfield Sound” Pioneer Behind Country Music’s Most Notable Mid-Century Hits

Pioneering producer Ken Nelson was born on January 19, 1911, and had a hand in popularizing country music as we know it today ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1960, the World Lost the Man Responsible for the First Country Music Record (Who Called It “Pluperfect Awful” at the Time)

Ralph Peer wasn't the man behind the mic on the first country music record, but he was still a critical player in this ...

PSO’s ‘Dawnland to the Planets’ takes audiences on a journey with Wabanaki musician Firefly

“Dawnland to the Planets,” a show at Merrill Auditorium on Jan. 25 and 26, will include special guest Jason Brown, who ...

Teddy Riley is putting New Jack Swing’s origin story in print with new memoir ‘Remember the Times’

Teddy Riley will release his memoir “Remember the Times” on Feb. 10, detailing his New Jack Swing legacy, landmark hits, and ...