Nashville’s songwriting community was out in full force in Key West this past week as the Key West Songwriters Festival marked its milestone 30th anniversary (April 29–May 3), bringing more than 250 BMI songwriters and multi-genre creators together for the largest event of its kind. Presented by BMI and hosted …

Fast-rising country star Ashley Cooke is stepping into a bold new era with the announcement of her self-titled sophomore album, Ashley Cooke, set for release August 14 via Big Loud Records. Ahead of the album, Cooke will give fans their first taste of the new project with the release of …

Legendary singer-songwriter Taj Mahal has released his powerful new album Time, available everywhere now via Thirty Tigers and Resonatin’ Records. A deeply soulful and expansive project, Time serves as both a reflection on Mahal’s remarkable six-decade career and a bold reminder that one of American music’s most influential voices is …