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Congrats to Maura Streppa and Claire Kelly for winning American Songwriter's 2025 Home Sweet Home Song Contest promotion.

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Singer-songwriter Todd Snider, known for witty lyrics and genre-blending music, has died at 59. The Nashville artist ...

Todd Snider, the singer-songwriter known for his influence on the Americana and alternative country music scene, passed away ...

A beloved figure in American roots music, Todd Snider has died at 59. His record label announced Saturday that Snider died ...

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It’s easy to get excited about the latest album by the funkiest of jam bands. This veteran New Orleans ensemble backed Crescent City R&B great Irma Thomas on “Audience with the Queen,” an intoxicating ...

Former Police Chief Paul Prine, who was fired after disputes with city leadership, is challenging Sheriff Paul Burch, who recently defended controversial immigration enforcement actions.