American Songwriter

The 1967 Johnny Cash Poem About June Carter Cash That Brad Paisley Turned Into a Song 50 Years Later

It felt very spiritual to do," said Brad Paisley of transforming one of Johnny Cash's poems into a song. "It felt like Johnny ...

1992 Rap Hit Inspired by a Popular '90s Beauty Trend Became a Timeless Anthem

As soon as you hear the opening line, "Oh my God, Becky, look at her butt," you know you're about to listen to "Baby Got Back ...

1977 Dave Mason Classic That Defined His Solo Career Still Reigns as His Biggest Hit

Following the passing of Traffic co-founder Dave Mason, attention turns back to the 1977 smash that defined his solo career ...