Elvis Presley's Greatest Ballad of All Time Was Written Under the Most Unexpected Circumstances

Elvis Presley’s greatest ballad was allegedly inspired by a tragic story, giving Heartbreak Hotel its haunting, unforgettable ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1940, the Hall of Fame Songwriter Behind Willie Nelson’s Biggest Mainstream Hit and the Song That Helped Revive Elvis Presley’s Career

On June 8, 2024, Mark James died at age 83 at his home in Nashville. ““Mark’s legacy and zest for life will live on in the ...

John Carpenter & Kurt Russell's First Movie Together Is One You Likely Never Saw

John Carpenter and Kurt Russell had many notable film collaborations over the years, including one film that may have flown ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1955, Johnny Cash Landed His First Single on the Country Chart, Kicking Off a Long String of Hits

Seventy-five years ago today, Johnny Cash sent his first single to the upper portion of the country chart, predicting later success.
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The tiny Derbyshire shop that helped build the legend of Elvis Presley

Explore how a small Derbyshire shop played a pivotal role in the legend of Elvis Presley, connecting fans worldwide from its Heanor location.
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"It was the best-sounding piece of kit ever, but they were so up themselves. We had so many arguments with them when we first bought it": Trevor Horn on the pioneer…

Legendary producer Trevor Horn talks exclusively to MusicRadar about his upcoming "mega-tour", the changing face of the music ...

This iconic Memphis spot made list of best dive bars in America

Check out 10 of our favorite dive bars in Memphis and see which made USA TODAY's list of the best dive bars in America.
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The singer and songwriter Jimmy Cliff, who has died aged 81, was one of Jamaica’s most celebrated performers

An itinerant ambassador who introduced the music and culture of his island to audiences across the world at a time when ...

Paul Anka, 84, Shares Candid Thoughts on Retirement and Says His 'Day Is Coming'

Musician Paul Anka opened up to the New York Post's Page Six about retirement and says that though that day is "coming," it's ...

The David Bowie and Mick Jagger Cover No One Expected to Hit No. 1 and Why It Became an ’80s Hit

David Bowie and Mick Jagger turned an unlikely cover into a No. 1 hit that still stands as one of the decade’s most iconic ...

Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over Soundalike Ad: ‘Stealing the Voice of an Artist is Theft’

Johnny Cash's estate filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola for allegedly hiring a soundalike singer to mimic the legend's voice in a college football ad.

Billie Eilish’s First Song Finally Hits No. 1 A Decade After Its Release

Billie Eilish's debut single "Ocean Eyes" hits No. 1 on multiple charts this week a decade after its release and after it was issued on vinyl for superfans.