American Songwriter

On This Day in 2024, Country Music Lost the Songwriter Behind Elvis Presley’s Comeback and Willie Nelson’s Career-Defining No. 1 Song

On this day, June 8, 2024, we lost an iconic songwriter best known for penning the legendary hit “Suspicious Minds” for Elvis Presley, as well as “Always On My Mind” by Willie Nelson. Mark James’ ...
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How Elvis Presley's 1972 Hit 'Always on My Mind' Led to Willie Nelson's Grammy Win

A decade before Willie Nelsonearned a Grammy for his 1982 recording of "Always on My Mind," the song was largely put on the map by none other than Elvis Presley. In 1982, Nelson lent his voice to the ...
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Elvis Presley made this 1972 heartbreak ballad famous. Ten years later, Willie Nelson took it to No. 1 and helped it win three Grammy Awards.

With the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death approaching on Aug. 16, one of his most personal-sounding recordings is returning to the spotlight. Yet the real surprise behind “Always on My Mind” is ...
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Born in the Mile-High City 83 Years Ago, the Songwriter Who Wrote His First No. 1 Over the Phone and Penned Hits for Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, and Conway Twitty

On July 20, 1943, Wayne Carson was born in Denver, Colorado. While he was a multi-instrumentalist who recorded for several labels, he is best remembered as a versatile and prolific songwriter. Carson ...

19-Year-Old Artist Reimagines Willie Nelson's 1982 Country Classic

The timeless classic covered by artists ranging from Brenda Lee to Elvis Presley was a major hit for Willie Nelson, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.