American Songwriter

This 1965 Love Song Originally Started as a Prison Song Until Decades in Film and Television Made It Romantic

"Unchained Melody" is among the most ubiquitous love songs of the last 100 years, but it started out as a prison song.

Diane Warren Performs Medley of Her 17 Oscar-Nominated Songs, Including This Year’s “Dear Me” From ‘Diane Warren: Relentless’ (Exclusive Video)

No person has ever been nominated more times for the best original song Oscar — and no woman has ever received more nominations in any Oscars category — without winning.
Christianity TodayOpinion

‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ Should Be for All Americans

I am not proposing that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” be designated as a co-anthem or displace any existing national symbol.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1977, the Eagles Were at No. 1 With a Love Song That Was a Veiled Commentary on the Music Industry

Forty-nine years ago today, the Eagles topped the Hot 100 with a song that was written as a commentary on love and fame.
DublinLive

Oscar winner Brenda Fricker to be given the Freedom of Dublin City

Irish actress Brenda Fricker is to be given the Freedom of Dublin City. The Oscar-winning actress will join the likes of Gay Byrne, Nelson Mandela, John F Kennedy, George Bernard Shaw, Greta Thunberg, ...