Steve Cropper, songwriter and guitarist for Booker T and the M.G.’s, has passed away at 84
Steve Cropper, the talented guitarist and songwriter renowned for his work with the iconic Memphis band Booker T. and the MGs at Stax Records, has passed away at the age of 84. He co-wrote classics such as “Green Onions,” “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” and “In the Midnight Hour.” Pat Mitchell Worley, who […]
Todd Snider, alt-country musician and songwriter, passes away at 59
Todd Snyder, Beloved Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 59 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Snyder, renowned for his insightful and free-spirited songs that resonated with many in American roots music, has died at the age of 59. His record label shared the news on Saturday via social media, revealing that Snyder passed away on Friday. “What can we […]
Kenny Chesney honors his songwriter friend Brett James who passed away at 57.
Kenny Chesney Mourns Loss of Friend and Songwriter Brett James Country music star Kenny Chesney is heartbroken over the tragic loss of his longtime friend Brett James. James, known for his songwriting prowess that contributed to some of country music’s biggest hits, passed away in a devastating crash on September 18. He was 57 years […]
Brett James, the songwriter of ‘Jesus Take the Wheel,’ dies in a plane crash alongside his wife and stepdaughter.
Country Musician Brett James Dies in Aircraft Crash Country singer and songwriter Brett James tragically passed away last week following a small plane crash in North Carolina, which also claimed the lives of his wife and stepdaughter. James was notably a co-writer of the Grammy Award-winning song “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” performed by Carrie Underwood. […]
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James, known for ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel,’ has passed away at 57.
Grammy-Winning Songwriter Brett James Dies in Plane Crash Brett James, a renowned country songwriter famed for hits like “Yes, Take the Wheel” and “When the Sun Sets,” tragically lost his life in a plane crash in North Carolina. He was 57 years old. On September 18th, around local time, a Cirrus SR22T aircraft crashed in […]
Country music songwriter Brett James is one of three fatalities in a plane crash in North Carolina: ‘Total legend’
Brett James, a Grammy-winning country music songwriter, tragically died in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday. He was particularly celebrated for penning Carrie Underwood’s hit “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” At 57 years old, James was one of three individuals aboard a single-engine Cirrus SR22T that took off from Nashville’s John C. Tune Airport. […]
Tom Lehrer, songwriter known for his satire and a mathematician, passes away at 97
TOM LEHRER, SATIRICAL MUSICAL ICON, DIES AT 97 LOS ANGELES – Tom Lehrer, a renowned satirist known for his sharp, entertaining songs that tackled issues like marriage, politics, racism, and the Cold War, has passed away at the age of 97. After a successful music career, he returned to teaching mathematics at Harvard and other […]
Tom Lehrer, satirical songwriter and mathematician, passes away at 97
Tom Lehrer, Influential Satirist, Dies at 97 Tom Lehrer, known for his sharp satire on topics like marriage, politics, racism, and the Cold War, stepped away from his music career to focus on teaching mathematics at prestigious institutions like Harvard. He was 97 years old. David Helder, a longtime friend, shared that Lehrer passed away […]
Charli XCX recognized as songwriter of the year at the Ivor Novello awards
Charli XCX Enjoys Continued Success Charli XCX is riding high after her significant win at this year’s Ivor Novello Awards, where her album “Brat” earned the prestigious title of Songwriter of the Year 2024. This event celebrates outstanding songwriting in the UK and Ireland. “Brat” has made waves, achieving remarkable chart success in the UK […]
Country Singer And Songwriter Dave Loggins Dead At 76
Country singer and songwriter Dave Loggins passed away Wednesday in Nashville, according to the Tennessean. The Grammy-nominated Hall of Fame singer-songwriter, known for his classic hit “Please Come To Boston,” passed away at the age of 76, according to the Tennessean. While the precise cause of death was not disclosed, it is known that Loggins […]