For viewers weaned on an era when American Idol incubated household names like Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert, the special might have seemed jarring. But since the show's revival landed on ABC in ...

Back in the day, appearing on "American Idol" was considered a golden ticket to a career in the industry, and if you quit the show, one might argue you were throwing away your shot at fame and fortune ...

As the new year begins, the American Music Institute is marking 20 years of music excellence, inviting students, families, ...

Chris Nelson scored 1st place in the Session One 2026 American Songwriter Lyric Contest for his song “Heaven Ain’t The First Place.” American Songwriter caught up with him to get the scoop on the ...

In response to feedback from the American Songwriter Community, the judges were asked to share some insights into their winner selections.