American Songwriter

On This Day in 1971, a Song About a Blind Dad and His Homeless Family Band Took Merle Haggard to the Top of the Country Charts for a 10th Time

Outlaw country legend Merle Haggard scored the 10th No. 1 hit of his career on Nov. 29, 1971, with "Daddy Frank (The Guitar Man.)" ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1941, the Songwriter and Session Musician Whose Songs Were Recorded by Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Crystal Gayle, and More

On this day (November 25) in 1941, songwriter and pianist Bobby Wood was born. After unforeseen circumstances halted his solo career, he became a session musician and songwriter. He recorded with the ...