American Songwriter

On This Day in 1971, a Song About a Blind Dad and His Homeless Family Band Took Merle Haggard to the Top of the Country Charts for a 10th Time

Outlaw country legend Merle Haggard scored the 10th No. 1 hit of his career on Nov. 29, 1971, with "Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man.)" ...

The Foo Fighters Song That Became Their Most Meaningful — and Why Dave Grohl Says It Matters Most

Foo Fighters fans are revisiting These Days after Dave Grohl revealed it’s the band’s most meaningful song, praised for its ...