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• "She is the Only Reason I Do Good Things in This World": Brad Paisley Praises Wife, Sings About Kissing Cousins at Comedy Night

  By Cindy Watts| American Songwriter Verified Brad Paisley said comedy was his favorite way to raise money, and Sunday night, he made good on his word. Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, hosted a benefit for their free grocery store, The Store at Zanies comedy club in Nashville. Dubbed “Groceries with Dignity & Comedy Without,” the night featured comedians Kevin Nealon, Henry Cho, and Aaron Webber. Paisley also performed some comedic songs about topics ranging from Nashville weather alerts to kissing cousins

  By Cindy Watts · American Songwriter

  Apr. 15, 2025

• Concert Review: Kane Brown Surprises with Lauren Alaina, Flirts with Wife in Fiery Back-to-Back Nashville Shows

  By Cindy Watts| American Songwriter Verified Nashville is known as a 10-year town, and Kane Brown has almost hit the bullseye. He released his debut album in December of 2016 on Sony Music Nashville. Before that, he made a name for himself by singing country cover songs on social media. He often traveled the two hours from his native Chattanooga area to Music City. When Brown became a fixture on the country music scene, he was so shy he struggled to make eye contact

  By Cindy Watts · American Songwriter

  Apr. 14, 2025

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American Songwriter

American Songwriter is a well-established music publication that has been serving music enthusiasts and songwriters since 1984. Founded by Bruce Hurt, the magazine has undergone several ownership changes, with significant improvements in content quality and presentation over the years. Currently, it is owned by Savage Ventures and operates out of Nashville, Tennessee. The magazine offers a variety of services, including in-depth interviews, reviews, features, and contests that explore the craft of songwriting. Its digital content includes streaming music tracks, exclusive artist photo galleries, and embedded music videos. Additionally, American Songwriter provides unpaid internships for students interested in the music industry, available during various semesters. With a readership of nearly 100,000 per issue and over 300,000 unique visitors monthly, American Songwriter has a strong online presence. The publication is led by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki and employs a dedicated team of around 39 staff members.