American Songwriter

Born 92 Years Ago Today in the Lone Star State, the Legendary Nashville Songwriter Behind Hits for George Strait, Lefty Frizzell, and Keith Whitley

Sanger D. "Whitey" Shafer, who wrote George Strait's iconic hit "All My Ex's Live in Texas", would have turned 92 today.
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40 Must-Listen Country Drinking Songs That Belong on Every Playlist

Discover 40 of the best country drinking songs, from honky-tonk and whiskey classics to beer anthems, heartbreak ballads, and ...

Taylor Swift says George Strait's awesome sense of humour should be known, reveals why Shania Twain made her cry

Taylor Swift has recalled George Strait's understated sense of humour and the emotional moment Shania Twain told her she was ...
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Director of Central Communications Service relieved of his duties

The Head of State relieved Askar Umarov of his duties as the director of the Central Communications Service under the President of Kazakhstan.

In 1985, Two Songwriters Wrote 'The Chair' in 45 Minutes—Then George Strait Made It a Generational Country Staple

Written by Hank Cochran and Dean Dillion, the unique track landed in the Strait's hands, and he instantly recognized the ...