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Songwriter Biographies

John Anderson

Chuck Berry

Otis Blackwell

Bobby Braddock

Felice and Boudleaux Bryant

James Burton

Brandi Carlile

Johnny Cash

Ray Charles

Hank Cochran

Bob Dylan

Kye Fleming

Rhiannon Giddens

Woody Guthrie

Merle Haggard

Tom T. Hall

W. C. Handy

Harlan Howard

Janis Ian

Alan Jackson

Toby Keith

Kris Kristoffersen

Lead Belly

Patty Loveless

Loretta Lynn

Bob McDill

Bill Monroe

Kacey Musgraves

Willie Nelson

Darius Rucker

Dolly Parton

Don Schlitz

Chris Stapleton

Taylor Swift

Tanya Tucker

Shania Twain

Cindy Walker

Hank Williams

Words & Music® at Home

A space to learn about songwriting – anytime, anywhere. Use our step-by-step guide to start writing songs and gain insights on the creative process from professionals through our Words & Music® at Home songwriter conversations series.

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