American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1953, the Songwriter Who Penned George Strait’s First No. 1 and Multiple Other Massive Country Hits for George Jones and Ray Charles

Seventy-two years ago today, a hall of fame songwriter who penned hits for some of country music's biggest names was born.
Los Angeles Times

At 24, this ‘extraordinary’ L.A. musician gets to play a violin older than the United States

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Ray Ushikubo started playing a $20 violin when he was 6. Now, at 24, he’s playing a rare one worth more than eight ...
We Are Iowa

KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons and Kali Uchis to headline Hinterland in 2026

The festival will be back for four days, beginning on Thursday, July 30 with headliner KATSEYE. Opening day also features beabadoobee, ASHNIKKO, AUDREY NUNA, Jane Remover, Frost Children and Porch ...
Daily Herald

Classical guitar virtuoso joins St. Charles Singers’ Candlelight Carols on Dec. 5 in Wheaton, Dec. 6-7 in St. Charles

The St. Charles Singers, led by founder and music director Jeffrey Hunt, will be joined by virtuoso Chicago guitarist Goran Ivanovic for its 41st annual Candlelight Carols concerts Dec. 5 in Wheaton ...