American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, a Third-Generation Country Music Royal Was Born in Nashville and Paved His Own Way in the Genre

On this day, December 12, 1972, the third-generation son of country music's most famous family was born in Nashville, ...

Navy pilot who took out 4 Soviet jets in covered-up mission may get Medal of Honor

In the Korean War, Royce Williams survived the Navy’s longest dogfight. Now he’s one step closer to the military’s highest ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1954, Country Music Said Goodbye to the Man Who Made Hank Williams Famous and Penned One of Willie Nelson’s Biggest Hits

Seventy-one years ago today, one of the most consequential songwriters in country music history died in Nashville.
The Boston Globe

Roger Williams University mandates unpaid furloughs for most employees

The furloughs will address ‘up to half’ of the projected $3.5 million budget deficit, according to a letter sent to faculty and staff BRISTOL, R.I. — Roger Williams University is mandating that most ...
Yahoo

Country Superstar Hank Williams' Most-Streamed Song Isn't the One You'd Expect

While there's no question that the late Hank Williams was one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed country artists of all time, back in November of 1951, he was just getting ready to make his ...