Songwriter

Musician, born in Fameye, Peter Famiyeh Bozah won the Songwriter of the Year award for the first time at the 23rd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).He won the award with his song “Praise”.Fameye beat out competition from four-time winner…

Country music star Nathan Carter has shared a heartfelt tribute to the late Irish songwriter Shay Healy. The former RTE broadcaster and Eurovision songwriter died aged 78 in April 2021. The songwriter, from Dublin, was diagnosed with!-->…

Kristie DeLuca - Voice in my head Featuring drumming legend Liberty DeVitto! ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, USA, May 3, 2022…

WHEN the Netflix TV drama Firefly Lane premiered in January last year, it featured a track called Time In A Bottle by Irish…

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There is sad news to announce this Thursday (April 28), as David Mirabellefrontman of The Rationales and one of the city's most gifted and beloved songwriters, has died. No further details have been released at press time. The news…

For many, the name Miles Davis is synonymous with costs. Truly, the jazz musician has done more for the style of music than any other to walk the earth. With his horn, Davis has adapted over the decades, bringing rock and…

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Post Malone is facing trial in a copyright infringement lawsuit that claims he failed to credit a co-writer of his hit "Circles," a California federal judge ruled Monday (April 18). In a 28-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Otis D.…

Today, Los Angeles-based rocker Kate Clover shares "Daisy Cutter," the final track from her upcoming debut album, Bleed Your Heart Out (due April 22, 2022 via SongVest Records/SVR). The track is a real exuberant punk-rock number, showing…

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Songwriter Autumn Rowe won her first Grammy for Album of the Year with Jon Batiste for We are. The last black artist to win this category was in 2008. Rowe has collaborated with Zendaya, Dua Lipa, Avicii, and more.…

Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz will perform at Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Wednesday. (Courtesy)…

Photograph by Greg Swales. Jacket, pants and bow, price on request, Harris Reed. Boots, $1,075, Harry Halim. The singer-songwriter spent his teenage…

Bradley resident and musician Eric Swanson walked the red carpet Sunday at the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.…

“It's an original, pastel-colored story of a small-town fishing derby; where the catch of the day is an unexpected friendship' North Bay singer-songwriter Rose-Erin Stokes pokes fun at Northern Ontario's passion for ice fishing in…

In order to perfect her craft, singer-songwriter Laura Roy left Nova Scotia for England nearly five years ago. "Saved up, applied for a visa, then packed a few bags and bought a one-way ticket to London, and I've been here ever…

A gifted singer, songwriter and musician has released his first single with a supergroup featuring West End star and folk sensation Emma Langford, in what he hopes will be a gesture of hope for people with autism .Kevin Walsh, 28, from…

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The death of Taylor Hawkins has rocked the music world. Everyone from Miley Cyrus to Nancy Wilson to Tom Morello expressed their sadness at the passing of the 50-year-old. Hawkins died Friday, March 25 in Colombia while…

Gospel musician Celestine Donkor thinks the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) board is doing a huge disservice to new and up-and-coming songwriters.According to her, over the past few years, the Songwriter of the Year category has been…

Emily Shackleton is a singer-songwriter who lives and works in Music City. She will be in Moose Jaw on April 29 for a visit with high school students and a performance at Mae Wilson Emily Shackleton is a singer-songwriter who lives…

The new song was created in collaboration with musicians around the world and has deep and meaningful lyrics that center on love and the disappointment that comes with a broken heart. March 21, 2022: American rapper, singer and songwriter…

And for Annie, this move is a challenge for her to be a more “vulnerable” musician. (Provided) "I didn't really plan on it being something to come out," was Filipino-Canadian Annie Lux's initial description of her latest single "self…

Bob Dylan. Many consider the 80-year-old Duluth, Minnesota-born artist to be the greatest songwriter of all time. Certainly, his lyricism will span the centuries. Songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are…

Pete Muller. Photo courtesy of Gus Black Pete Muller, a Santa Barbara-based songwriter and innovator, chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about his new music. He will be releasing his new album "Spaces" in May and will be…

Pete St John, the Irish singer-songwriter who wrote the Fields of Athenry and the Rare Auld Times, has died aged 90. St John, born Peter Mooney in Dublin in 1932, died peacefully at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin early on…

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Adventure (Riverdance: The Animated Adventure, Blazing Samurai) announced that Brazilian singer-songwriter and global sensation Anitta is the latest A-list celebrity to add her voice to the cast of the company's upcoming animated feature,…

Kane Brown is one of the biggest names in country music. The man is a phenomenon and we like to see him. Brown, who lived homeless with his family while growing up, was discovered on social media in 2014. In this way, he is…

Prince Edward Island singer-songwriter Alicia Toner is having an incredible year as her latest album "Joan" earned her 10 nominations at upcoming awards shows. “I'm nominated for seven Music PEI Awards, one Canadian Folk Music…

Lili is an autobiographical account of her years as a naive young girl and later as an influential teenage celebrity at age 14. Hills has collaborated with the famous musician, composer and producer Peter John Vettese. Together they have…

On this week's episode of the Scene 2 Seen podcast, Darius Scott aka Dixson chats with us about songwriting, his favorite soundtracks, and working with Beyoncé. Dixson, musician, singer and songwriter, co-wrote Beyoncé's song "Be Alive"…

By now, many of us know musician Nandi Bushell as a drummer. She fought Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters on the kit and she covered a number of tough songs, from Rush to Fatboy Slim. But now, the virtuoso has covered Jimi…

Feb. 26 - The second round of the Lincoln Theater's Battle of the Bands competition brings singers/songwriters out of hiding and onto a bigger stage than most of them are used to.Some have practiced working with other guitarists on monthly…

In episode 6 of the second series, Ann talks to musician Niall Quinn. Niall is the drummer and main songwriter of iconic Limerick band, The Hitchers. The band just released their 1997 debut album on vinyl for the first time.…

Stevie Wonder needs no introduction. The singer, songwriter, producer and musician made his mark on music in the 1960s when, at age 11, he was signed by Berry Gordy to Motown's Tamla label. His first album, The jazz soul of…

ALBERTVILLE, Ala., February 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Acclaimed country music songwriter, Rock…

Jamie McDell's pop songs aren't about her anymore. Photo / Provided The ocean is Jamie McDell's "happy place".The lyrics the 29-year-old musician penned a decade ago, catapulting her onto Kiwi radios, reflect her love of the sea and life…

With four top five records in her back pocket, bluegrass singer/songwriter/mandolin Sierra Hull is ready to begin the next chapter. After completing her record deal with Rounder in 2020, her future looks bright and anything is…

Gibson Guitars and Chained Alice Co-founder jerry cantrell have teamed up for two special edition acoustic guitars. Available now, the "Atone" and "Fire Devil" are available worldwide through authorized Gibson dealers and through…

DC Comics is printing variant covers by the late singer-songwriter and artist Daniel Johnston that will honor Batman #121. All three limited-edition variant covers feature original Johnston artwork and will be released by retailer Austin…

Meet Melissa Eve - an aspiring pop singer from South East London. With a love for lyricism and storytelling, her music is influenced by the narrative writing of Taylor Swift, as well as the high-end voice of Ariana Grande.…

NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) – Canadian musician and songwriter Kerry Chater, who played bass for Gary Puckett and The Union Gap and!-->!-->…

By now, we've all heard the news. Artists like Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and India.Arie are leaving the Spotify streaming platform for reasons ranging from COVID-19 misinformation to racism. And while these great artists have…

MUSCATINE - A local musician will return to her hometown for a Valentine's Day concert.Guitarist and songwriter Marcy Each will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Church, 501 West Highway 61 Bypass in Muscatine. This is…

A singer-songwriter who grew up in Killenaule says one of two albums she released recently has finally helped her come to terms with her inability to have children. Lullaby Lay and Sweet Old Mill were recorded by…

Since leaving Fable, her 2002 debut album, folk singer-songwriter Amy Speace has been hailed for her deeply emotional and empathetic songs. She doesn't shy away from examining even the most painful parts of her personal history,…

Alice Glass said she was the most consistent songwriter of her ex-band Crystal Castles, explaining that's why the title of her debut solo album nods to the band. The musician, who left the band in 2014 shortly after the release of their…

Erin Eades in December. // Photo by Ron Lamendola Local singer-songwriter Erin Eades uses his art to capture the ebb and flow of an ever-changing internal turmoil. She finds that pushing honest and private subject matter in public art…

A second music icon has cut ties with Spotify to protest the platform's continued production of Joe Rogan's controversial podcast.Joni Mitchell has backed Neil Young in his boycott of Spotify after the streaming service refused to stop…

Singer-songwriter Selina Boland says the inspiration for her new album - and her stage name - is a poem she wrote when she was just eight years old. Boland, who performs as an electronic musician under the name "Chalk," told CBC Radio AM…

With compelling songwriting and outstanding literature released over the course of a few years, rising artist Elle Vance is rising through the ranks and ready to break into the industry. Elle Vance is an incredibly talented musician and…

IAt the end of March 1948, the King Cole Trio released their second 78 rpm single of the year. Already well known for crossover pop hits such as (I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons, the trio were taking a flier on something different for…

Video version of this article https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWOcPcKQaEA Photo/Video: Tove Lo Who is Tove Lo? Just weekends before the world shut down due to the COVID -19 pandemic, I had the absolute pleasure of spending a Friday night…

When the 64th Annual Grammy Awards are presented late on April 3, Dernst Emile II (better known as D'Mile) could become the first songwriter in Grammy Awards history to win Song of Year Two. years in a row. The musician, who turns 37 on…

James Mtume, the Grammy-winning percussionist/pianist, songwriter and activist whose jazz and R&B music was every bit as empowering as his long stint as a feisty newscast radio host, died Jan. 9 at his home of South Orange, NJ He…

An American comedian, songwriter and TV star is set to appear in Worcestershire for another showpiece. Rich Hall has been booked for a return to Evesham as part of his 'Hoedown Deluxe' tour. The…

Multi-talented singer-songwriter and rapper Yonni looks set to chart a new path in the music industry as she sets to release another single Yonni might just be the next big act in the music scene, as the multi-faceted entertainer…

Even if you don't know Joan Osborne's name, chances are you've heard "One of Us." On a chart of the most popular songs of 1995, this track would surely be near the top. However, Osborne is far from a "single marvel". Blessed with…

Beloved UK-based singer, songwriter and guitarist John Smith is excited to announce his upcoming tour of the US in support of his latest album The Fray, released in March 2021.“A lot of these songs are about accepting that life is tough,…

Marilyn Bergman, the songwriting giant known for her work in film, television and theater, has died aged 93. She died at her home in Los Angels on Saturday morning (January 8) with her husband Alan Bergman and daughter Julie Bergman by her…

A LOCAL FOCUS: Soren Staff said the Singer Songwriter Soiree is an event to show how talented local musicians are in the Eau Claire region. (Photo from themcouleeboys.com) “Too often things like these turn into old boys' clubs,” Soren…

BYU student Mak Harris prepares to appear on stage at The Boardwalk Concert Hall in Orem, Utah. Harris is a Provo-based singer, songwriter, and producer. (Derek Joseph)BYU student Mak Harris enjoys embodying connection and relativity…

When we wrote about aspiring composer Taylor Fagins last year, it filled us with inspiration and sadness. Fagins' story, as you can see HERE (and below), is filled with great waves of love and, sadly, hate. But Fagins has…

NORTH SHIELDS, England - Sam Fender, a singer-songwriter often referred to as the British answer to Bruce Springsteen, realized his life had changed for good on Halloween.This year he bought "eight huge boxes" of chocolate for all the kids…

TikTok has become an essential promotional tool for musical artists and even record labels. With over a billion active users, many are using the platform to showcase their talents, with some,…

Perhaps no artist before or since has oozed the amount or quality of sexuality as The Doors frontman Jim Morrison. Shirtless, eyes riveted on your soul, neck bent, locks of curly lion's mane hair, the guy had this. So it's no…

For this week's Spotlight On feature, we spoke to singer-songwriter Loah. Loah, real name Sallay-Matu Garnett, is an artist of Irish / Sierra Leonean descent who grew up between Maynooth and West Africa. While studying at Trinity College…

In 1965, Michael Nesmith responded to an advertisement in a Los Angeles showbiz newspaper for “four crazy boys” to appear in a television series. Out of 437 applicants, Nesmith was deemed wacky enough to be chosen. The Texas-born…

OSWEGO COUNTY - Oswego Music Hall will host the songwriter series The Hook, performed by John McConnell and…

Ray Charles is an interesting person, in that he's a musician that everyone knows and loves a lot, but he doesn't often appear on top artist lists. Yet when all the songs are tallied and all the influences mapped out, Charles may…

David Lasley - a longtime American artist, songwriter and backing vocalist for many legendary artists - died on December 9 at the age of 74, Billboard confirmed. In addition to a solo career that earned him the top 40 on the 1982 Billboard…

The Korean music scene is teeming with talent, from scintillating K-pop idols to indie bands that wow you; but there is no one like LambC. Intentional and technical yet expressive and relatable, the Korean singer-songwriter has a…

Zoe-Beth Hobbs, 21, has lived in Broadwater since she was a year old and after working for the NHS she is now a musician, songwriter and educator, under the stage name Xoe-B.Zoe-Beth said, “I am extremely proud of this achievement.…

Singer Miriam Carley or Micah as she is known in music has been knocked out for Saturday night's Last Singer Standing. Micah, originally from Holycross, is an accomplished singer-songwriter and professor at Ringsend…

November 30 - It might not be Nashville, Austin or Los Angeles, but the city of Tahlequah is a city of music, home to a number of talented singers and songwriters. And this season, art lovers have the opportunity to have an intimate and…

When Kurt Cobain was born in the small town of Aberdeen, Wash. On February 20, 1967, there was no way of knowing that he would be deified by many and that most people would remember. him on planet Earth. Today we remember Kurt as…

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TORONTO, 25 November 2021 / CNW / - The 9the Annual from Canada Walk of Fame RBC Emerging Musician Program today adds five new recipients to its 2021 class. A sought-after program that supports aspiring Canadian musical artists, this year's…

Melbourne singer-songwriter Kurt Gentle has been busy releasing a few blues-rock tracks in recent months: “Fingers” and “State County Lines”. Musician who has been performing for the past ten years (his travels include the United…

FOR every active musician, the confinement has been hard. Aside from those who moved their performances online, the paraphernalia of live work remained locked in flight cases, with an idea of ​​when it would be fed.…

We can all feel like part of Willie Nelson's family with the release of his new album today (November 19). The famous Outlaw Country singer has officially released his new LP, The Willie Nelson family, which features a number…

Masterful Michigan guitarist Billy Strings has shared new tour dates coming up in 2022. Now fans across the country can see the Grammy-winning guitarist live up to his moniker. The Strings, 29 (born William Apostol), who is…

It's probably worth noting that every now and then, between the High Stakes Montana Ranching drama and the often violent twists that come with it, Yellowstone can also find ways to be rightfully tender and emotional. The last moments…

The 55th Annual CMA Awards honored the best of the best in country music on Wednesday night (November 10). Streamed live from Bridgestone Arena, the nation's top performers saw the night, such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs,…

Mortlach-based singer-songwriter Megan Nash released her third studio album on November 3, titled Soft Focus Futures. REGINA - Second studio album Fuzzy futures by Juno Award-nominated singer-songwriter Megan Nash is finally out,…

Mangalorean singer-songwriter Frizzell D'souza featured as "Spotify-Radar India" artist of the month Mangalou: This is the FIRST time that an independent artist from Mangaluru has been featured on a!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Grammy-winning blues-rock group The Black Keys have released the 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of their 2011 album, El Camino, which was produced by famous musician Danger Mouse. Akron, Ohio-born group The Black Keys, who…

When not studying aeronautics and astronautics, Aditeya Shukla '22 is busy making music. Her work has been featured in "The Rolling Stone India", "The Indian Music Diary" and "The Talented Indian". A month after being featured, Shukla…

Photo credit: Laura Tait NASHVILLE, TN - October 22, 2021 - It was officially announced on October 22, 2021, that the country singer-songwriter Caroline jones will release their highly anticipated second album, Antipodes,…

The last time Meg Duffy, the musician behind Hand Habits, was in Australia was in March 2020, just before the world irrevocably changed forever. Become the favorite guitarist of artists like Perfume Genius and Kevin Morby, however, when…

Singer / songwriter Mike Vitale is here to kick off "Home" with the release of his new single and album - ϕ - both available now.As for the album, you don't have to try to say ϕ, you just need to listen to it. In case you were wondering,…

Legend has it that famous artist Billy Joel once said Ray Charles was more important than Elvis. Namely, Frank Sinatra called Charles at one point the “one true genius” of show business. With a firm but fragile almost wooden…

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - October 2021 marked twenty years since Grammy-nominated artist Mary Gauthier moved to…

EDMONTON, Alberta, October 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Gail Taylor, singer-songwriter and independent producer from Alberta, Canada releases fourth song in five-song series in One Country on November 1st, 2021. The inspiring and…

While you can generally say it's starting to look a lot like Christmas, this year singer-songwriter Darren Criss gives us a reason to celebrate at Crissmas. Former Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild winner Criss released his very…

Oswego Music Hall logo OSWEGO - Oswego Music Hall has the return of The Hook Songwriter Series on Friday, October 29th. Gina Holsopple, Taylor Ricks and Chris Trapasso will share the stage from 7:30 pm; doors open at 7 p.m. Three…