American Songwriter

4 Willie Nelson Songs That Everyone Thinks He Wrote, but Were Written by Someone Else

These four Willie Nelson songs sound like he wrote them, but they were actually written by someone else instead.

'I'm my own worst enemy' - Hamish Hawk gears up for Hogmanay

Hamish Hawk is determined to enjoy his Hogmanay gig at Princes Street Gardens - as he was too terrified to appreciate his ...

‘Georgia on My Mind,’ ‘Dream a Little Dream of Me’ Among Songs to Enter Public Domain in 2026

Several Gershwin classics, plus cartoons like Betty Boop and Blondie, have reached the U.S. copyright maximum.

‘Georgia on my Mind’ enters public domain on Jan. 1

ATLANTA, Ga. — The music and lyrics to Georgia’s official state song enters into public domain on Jan. 1, 2026. But if anyone ...

‘Georgia on My Mind’ to enter public domain on Jan. 1. Here’s what that means

Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song ...