Dave “Baby” Cortez’s rollicking "The Happy Organ" reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 in May 1959, becoming the first instrumental hit to top the chart.

Kris Kristofferson may have written some beautiful character portraits, but he knew few captured the American essence quite like the legends.

The portmanteau of traditional, patriotic songs from the 19th century was first assembled by Mickey Newbury who, back in country music’s stomping ground, was already making a serious name for himself.

"Mac reminded me of how instinctive songwriting should be,” said Coyle Girelli, who revisits songs he wrote with the legend ...

Paul McCartney's dad wrote a song long before the formation of The Beatles. When McCartney recorded it, his dad wouldn't admit he wrote it.

The Doobie Brothers did it first. But it was Carly Simon who brought the Yacht Rock magic on "You Belong To Me".

Virginia has become one of the nation’s top states for gaming and most of the state’s oversight is handled through the ...