Many of the best James Taylor songs have been in heavy radio rotation for more than 40 years, due to his success as one of the most notable singer-songwriters in folk-rock history. A ...(read more)
Just in time for Independence Day, here are the best patriotic songs to conjure the American spirit. So bust out the sparklers, fire up the grill with friends and family, and spend your ...(read more)
The best Bob Dylan songs are thought-provoking, inspiring and musically innovative. Indisputably one of the most influential songwriters and performers in popular music history, Dylan is ...(read more)
MassMutual Financial's 'Entrepreneur' television advertisement features the Donovan chestnut 'Catch the Wind.' The song was the British folk singer's first single, released in 1965, and can be found ...(read more)
'Beg Steal or Borrow' is a recent song from Ray LaMontagne and his new backing band, the Pariah Dogs. It is the first taste of their forthcoming album 'God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise,' which ...(read more)
Renowned American songwriter John Prine will release 'In Person & On Stage,' a live disc covering material from his 1971 debut to 2005's acclaimed 'Fair & Square,' in stores May 25. Featured ...(read more)
Continuing with AT&T's "Rethink Possible" campaign, this commercial metaphorically supports their slogan that "AT&T covers 97 percent of all Americans," by blanketing Hollywood, the Hoover ...(read more)
Carole King and James Taylor's 2007 reunion performance live at L.A.'s Troubadour highlighted several monumental milestones. Notably, it was the duo's first venue performance together since their ...(read more)
Filled with romantic nationalism, political messages, nostalgic rhythms and over-powering voices, AOL Radio's best folk songs will take you on a journey through the revolutionary decades. ...(read more)
It's known as "The Big Gig" for a reason: Summerfest is an 11-day concert featuring over 800 bands on 11 stages, set on the 75-acre Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In fact, in ...(read more)
While most festivals are all about in-your-face music that inspires moshing and fist-pumping and screaming along at the top of your lungs, the Big Chill is the opposite: a festival comprised ...(read more)
If there's one festival that can be credited with launching the careers of a bunch of singer-songwriter superstars, it's the Newport Folk Festival. The annual event gave both Joan Baez and Bob ...(read more)
Celebrating New Orleans and Louisiana culture, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is all about jazz (of course), but also the other musical genres that define the city and community, like ...(read more)
While many music festivals may conjure images of hard-partying adults letting loose, the Summer Camp Music Festival in Chillicothe, Illinois, is one that's actually family-friendly (so save the ...(read more)
Billed as the world's largest multi-genre all-songwriter festival, Tin Pan South 2010 will be held March 30-April 3 at various venues around Nashville, Tennessee. Last year's festival, which ...(read more)
For roots and Americana music, you'll want to hit up Old Settler's Music Festival, this year held April 15-18 at Salt Lick Pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch in Austin, Texas.
Tickets run $25 for ...(read more)
'Nothing But the Whole Wide World' is Jakob Dylan's first single off his upcoming album 'Women and Country,' set to release April 6. Although this is Dylan's second solo album (first was the 2008 ...(read more)
It's music with purpose: the Harvest of Hope Festival is an annual charity fundraiser to support and raise awareness for the nonprofit Harvest of Hope Foundation, which provides financial, ...(read more)
Liberty Mutual brought back their "Responsibility" commercial during the Winter Olympics. First launched in 2006, the commercial shows everyday people doing good deeds, in a "pay it forward" effect, ...(read more)
'Livin the Life' is Martin Sexton's lead off single from his forthcoming ninth studio album 'Sugarcoating.' 'Livin' the Life' is one of the lighter subject-matter songs in an self-reflective album ...(read more)
