Ricky Skaggs speaks with American Songwriter about his hopes that young artists stay true to personal creativity.

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John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison conformed to their stated roles of rhythm, bass and lead guitar respectfully, Lennon holding down the chord side on his Gibson J160-E or ...

more open and whole-hearted strumalong than this 1991 seemingly shiny-happy crossover from a band better known for their darker side. And while its mandolin origins drive the song’s chords, melody, ...

Andrew McConathy and the Drunken Hearts prepare for a Bluebird gig this Friday, with new singles at the ready.

Use our acoustic guitar chord charts - from basic open chords to the daddy of altered tunings and many points between - to build your musical vocabulary and hone your own voice on the acoustic guitar.

Albums from Elton John, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton” are among the new inductees to the National ...