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2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nominees Announced

Explore the diverse 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees from various music genres and eras.

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The 50 greatest acoustic guitar songs of all time

As voted for by you, this list spans some of the most significant acoustic moments ever committed to tape – and features a controversial winner…

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Daisy Edgar-Jones no longer starring in Carole King biopic

Actor was reportedly set to play lead role in film adaptation of Broadway musical

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker thanks listeners for support after doctors told him to ‘prepare to die’

‘Sounds of the 70s’ host recently revealed he may have only weeks to live

The Independent UK

Glen Campbell left us seven years ago, but his new album of duets suggests that the end isn't the end it once was

Death is no barrier for Glen Campbell as he sings with Elton John, Eric Clapton, Carole King and more

Louder

“When I go onstage and have a guitar, I feel like no-one can touch me”: Why Amy Winehouse's passion for guitar was key to her distinctive songwriting style

A little-known 2004 interview saw Amy Winehouse wax lyrical about all things guitar

Guitar World

'As real as it gets': James Taylor ready for Australian swansong

'Being a performing musician is my anchor ... it tethers me.'

The Canberra Times

'As real as it gets': James Taylor ready for Australian swan song

'Being a performing musician is my anchor ... it tethers me.'

Newcastle Herald

Courteney Cox show to be axed from streaming service after cancellation

‘Shining Vale’, a horror-comedy series created by Sharon Horgan and Jeff Astrof, is coming to an end after two seasons

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: silent treatment, session musos and the weird world of celebrity trainers

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

Salon

"Musicians hear chemistry"

From Carole King's "It's Too Late" to Jackson Browne's "Running on Empty," these four men helped create those hits

The Guardian - US

‘We were working like crazy’: the studio players behind music’s A-list

Documentary Immediate Family follows the unsung heroes who worked alongside Stevie Nicks, Carole King, James Taylor and others

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Immediate Family’: 5 top studio musicians detail the making of ’60s, ’70s hits

Documentary shines spotlight on instrumental talents who added to classic tracks by James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and other greats.

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The Guardian - US

Semisonic’s Dan Wilson on Closing Time and a new album: ‘I’m just a really earnest person’

After writing for the likes of Taylor Swift and Adele, Wilson is back with the US rock band for their first album in 22 years

Chicago Sun-Times

Jerry Moss, music exec behind Peter Frampton and Janet Jackson, dies at 88

With Herb Alpert, Moss co-founded A&M Records and released blockbuster albums by Carole King, the Carpenters and the Police.

The Independent UK

Tony Bennett death: Carole King and Nile Rodgers lead celebrity tributes to legendary American singer

Known for his recordings of show tunes and jazz standards, Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016

Daily Mirror

Best things to see on a US road trip from Nashville to New Orleans - with soul, rock and jazz

Paul Henderson goes on a magical musical tour through southern USA, from the country clubs of Nashville to the sultry soul of Mississippi, then onto all that jazz of New Orleans

The Independent UK

Songwriter Cynthia Weil, who had hits with husband Barry Mann, honored at California memorial

Songwriter Cynthia Weil was honored during a music-filled memorial service in Beverly Hills

The Independent UK

Renowned US songwriter Cynthia Weil dies at 82

The Grammy-winning lyricist was responsible for hit songs including You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, On Broadway and Walking In The Rain.

The Independent UK

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of great range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "On Broadway," "Walking in the Rain" and dozens of other hits, has died at age 82

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