Country singer-songwriter Jennifer Hanson, born in La Habra, California on 10 August 1973, is being marked on her birthday for a varied career that began with beauty pageants and cheerleading before she found lasting success as a Nashville songwriter. Before moving into music professionally, she won the Miss California title in 1994 and competed in…

American Songwriter has revisited three pop hits from 1990 that were sizeable chart successes at the time but have largely faded from radio play and modern listeners’ memories. The article, part of a recurring nostalgia-focused series on the site, argues these tracks captured the synth-heavy, crossover sound of the era and still hold up musically…

This article from American Songwriter highlights three rock bands from the 1970s whose songs remain widely recognisable today, even though many listeners cannot recall the band names themselves. It focuses on acts often remembered as “one-hit wonders”, spotlighting the enduring popularity of a handful of tracks that still receive airplay and recognition decades after their…

An article from American Songwriter highlights three rock acts from the 1970s whose songs are far better known than the bands’ names, exploring the stories behind their biggest hits. The piece is part of a recurring “The List” series that revisits classic songs from earlier decades, offering background and quotes from the musicians involved. The…