Songwriting News--4.7.12

Ben Howard aims to conquer US with "Every Kingdom" Chicago Tribune Howard whose new album "Every Kingdom" was released in the United States this week, is the latest in a wave of British singer-songwriters such as Adele and Mumford & Sons who are rising up record charts and being embraced by US fans. See all stories on this topic »

They Are Claiming That He Defrauded Them Out Of Songwriting Proceeds WFMY News 2 AP Greensboro, NC -- Three of Chris Daughtry's former bandmates are suing him, claiming he defrauded them out of proceeds from four songs that included music and lyrics they wrote together. The News & Record of Greensboro reports (http://bit.ly/Hnip07 ... See all stories on this topic » WFMY News 2

Feinstein To Host Great American Songbook Hall of Fame In Carmel 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis by Ray Steele (rsteele@wibc.com) Preserving the golden age of songwriting has been a labor of love, at times an obsession of love, for musician and collector Michael Feinstein ever since he got to work with legendary lyricist Ira Gershwin. See all stories on this topic »

Will Hoge On Mountain Stage NPR Singer-songwriter Will Hoge makes his fourth visit to Mountain Stage, recorded live in Charleston, WV With his mix of heartland rock, soul and country, Hoge's powerful voice, songwriting chops and relentless touring schedule have earned him tremendous ... See all stories on this topic »

Legendary musician to visit Leamington Banbury Guardian THE Leamington Assembly is preparing to welcome an Irish folk songwriting legend through its doors. Paul Brady – singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist – is one of Ireland's most highly regarded and successful artists. See all stories on this topic » Banbury Guardian

Alejandro Escovedo's 'Big Station' Spring Pollstar The singer/songwriter lines up a spring tour in advance of his new album's June release. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, La. Alejandro Escovedo's new album – Big Station – is set for a June 5 release on Fantasy/Concord. See all stories on this topic »