20 Most Recent Feature Articles

This section features our most recent interviews/articles with hit songwriters,
top recording artists, and producers, in all genres of music.

India. Arie
Grammy-Winning Artist India.Arie Talks About Her New Album, SongVersation
In this new interview, this acclaimed soul artist discusses the making of her first album in four years, and her songwriting.
 
Noel Zancanella
Noel Zancanella Teams With Ryan Tedder To Create Hits for OneRepublic, Maroon 5, B.O.B.
Pop writer/producer Noel Zancanella has become hitmaker Ryan Tedder's right-hand man, co-writing "Good Life' and several other hits..
Ali Tamposi
Ali Tamposi Talks About Her Breakthrough Hit, Co-Writing "Stronger" for Kelly Clarkson
Rising songwriter Ali Tamposi tells how she co-wrote the big hit "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," and the many new projects she's working on.
 
Josh Kear
Interview with Josh Kear, Grammy-Winning Hit Songwriter For Carrie Underwood and Lady Antebellum
Top country writer Josh Kear talks in-depth about his excellent career, writing the hits "Blown Away," "Need You Now," and "Before He Charts".
Ester Dean
Hot Writer/Artist Ester Dean Talks About Her Hits With Rihanna, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Kelly Clarkson
Ester Dean tells how she co-wrote smash hits like "Firework" and "Super Bass". She's also working on her debut album for Interscope.
 
Dido
Dido Talks About Her New Album, Girl Who Got Away, And Her Songwriting
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Dido discusses her first album in five years, and her collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, Jeff Bhasker and Rick Nowels.
Lindy Robbins
Interview with Lindy Robbins, Hit Songwriter for Hot Chelle Rae, Demi Lovato and Jason Derulo
Pop hit songwriter Lindy Robbins has recently co-written three big hits. She is known as one of the best "topline writers," writing lyrics & melodies.
 
Jeff Bhasker
Acclaimed Writer/Producer Jeff Bhasker Talks About His Hits With Fun and Kanye West
Grammy-winning Jeff Bhasker, who's had great success with Kanye West and hip-hop artists, discusses his breakthrough with pop/rock band Fun.
Toby Gad
Interview with Toby Gad, Hit Writer & Producer for Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Fergie and Demi Lovato
Pop hitmaker Toby Gad talks about his prolific songwriting approach, the artists he's worked with, his collaborators, and his record label.
 
Dean Dillon
Interview with Dean Dillon, Hall of Fame Country Songwriter for George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith
Legendary Nashville songwriter Dean Dillon talks about his great career, how he got started, his artist work, and his l collaboration with George Strait.
Chris Young
Country Star Chris Young Talks About His Album Neon, His Recent Hits and His Songwriting
Chris Young discusses in-depth his songwriting process, including his co-writing sessions. He also tell how he co-wrote his big hit, "Tomorrow."
 
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Talks About Her New Album Red, Her Songwriting and Collaborators
Taylor Swift discusses the making of her new album, and how she co-wrote with Max Martin, Shellback, Liz Rose and Dan Wilson.
John Ehmann
Interview with John Ehmann, Senior Director of A&R at Interscope Records
Young A&R exec John Ehmann talks about discovering & signing Lana Del Rey, working with Carly Rae Jepsen, and signing other artists at Interscope Records.
 
Narada Michael Walden
Hit Producer/Artist Narada Michael Walden Talks About His New Projects and Working With Whitney Houston
Grammy-winning producer/writer & artist Narada Michael Walden recalls working with Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, plus his new projects.
Nervo
Nervo
Mim & Liv Nervo Talk About Their Success As Songwriters, Artists, Producers and DJs
The twin sister duo, Nervo, discusses their multi-faceted careers as artists, and writing for David Guetta, Ke$ha, Britney Spears and Pussycat Dolls.
 
Randy Grimmett
Brett James
Interview with Hit Country & Pop Songwriter Brett James, Two-Time ASCAP Songwriter of the Year
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James talks about his hits with Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw.
Usher
Usher Discusses His New Album Looking 4 Myself, And His Songwriting
Usher talks about his new album, which has a more "electric soul" style. He also tells how he collborated with Pharrell, Max Martin, will.i.am and Diplo.
 
Craig Kallman
Interview with Craig Kallman, Chairman & CEO at Atlantic Records
Top exec Craig Kallman discusses his great career, his A&R team at Atlantic, and working with Bruno Mars, Jason Mraz, Flo Rida, Cee Lo Green, Kid Rock, T.I., Skrillex, and Zac Brown Band.
2012 "Best Song" Winners
Year In Review: Our 2012 "Best Song Of The Month" Contest Winners
Read about our twelve "Best Song" Winners for 2012, and hear their winning songs. Also, read about our past winners and their success stories.
 
Tom Kelly & Billy Steinberg
Interview: Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly Elected Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Steinberg & Kelly discuss the great hit songs they wrote for Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, the Bangles, the Pretenders, Whitney Houston and other artists.
     
Toby Keith
Country Star Toby Keith Talks In-Depth About His Songwriting and Co-Writing
Hit country artist Toby Keith tells how he wrote several of his biggest hits. He also discusses his co-writing partners, and offers advice to young songwriters.

     
   
 
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