Songwriter News--4.26.12

Songwriting sacred to single-minded artist Columbus Dispatch "I've said it the whole time, and I've never had a problem saying it to them: I'm happy as a songwriter and doing it my way," he said. "This is completely our world." Ten of the 11 songs on Chief carry Church's name as author or co-author, ... See all stories on this topic »

Master songwriter, flatpick champ to play at Folk School Clay County Progress The concert features singer-songwriter Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin of Illinois. As Wil Maring sat for long summer hours as a teenager at her family's roadside vegetable stand, picking out self-made tunes on her Sears guitar to pass the time, ... See all stories on this topic »

Songwriter Eric Bellinger: Usher Hungrier Than Ever Singersroom News According to songwriter and rising artist Eric Bellinger, the award winning R&B veteran will change everyone's perspective when not only the album is released but when he takes the stage to perform. "With this next album, he's about to change ... See all stories on this topic » Singersroom News

Chardon-born singer-songwriter Clarence Bucaro promoting new CD with Beachland ... Plain Dealer By John Benson, Correspondent Todd Heisler/The New York TimesSinger-songwriter Clarence Bucaro returns to Northeast Ohio with his new CD "Walls of the World." The Brooklyn, NY, resident has booked a Beachland Tavern show. A touring musician for more ... See all stories on this topic » Plain Dealer

A crescendo of folk music popularity in MetroWest Wicked Local Ashland singer-songwriter Jon McAuliffe recently won two awards at the Great American Song Contest. By Laura Krantz/Daily News staff The MetroWest folk music scene is exploding, say local singer-songwriters who recently gained national recognition. See all stories on this topic »

May 5 event to showcase Alabama songwriter Pierce Pettis Press-Register - al.com By Lawrence F. Specker, Press-Register "State of Grace" isn't the only song that Pierce Pettis has written about Alabama, his home state. Far from it. But it does illustrate his ability to outline a big idea with a series of humble but crystal-clear ... See all stories on this topic » Press-Register - al.com

Paul Thorn is going crazy The Daily Advertiser Paul Thorn is a singer-songwriter who has a gift for the turn of the phrase. Thanks to his lyrics and delivery, Thorn has been called the next songwriter in line, following the likes of such artists as John Hiatt and John Prine. See all stories on this topic »

Inspirational singer/songwriter Steph Macleod to perform in Perth tonight ... Perthshire Advertiser Acclaimed singer/songwriter Steph Macleod plays in Perth on Thursday night. He won hearts and critical acclaim with his hugely powerful solo album 'Light In The Darkest Of Nights'. He's become well-known for his individualistic style of bluesy folk ... See all stories on this topic »

Cariboo Idol focus shifts to singer-songwriters Williams Lake Tribune By Gaeil Farrar - Williams Lake Tribune Cariboo Idol season seven is on its way with some changes to place more focus on singer-songwriter performers, says Robert Fry, who is organizing the contest. Cariboo Radio hosts Cariboo Idol as a way to promote ... See all stories on this topic »