American Songwriter

On This Day in 1971, a Kris Kristofferson-Penned Hit Inspired by Frank Sinatra Topped the Country Charts—and Was Later Covered by Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn

Sammi Smith sent Kris Kristofferson's masterpiece, "Help Me Make It Through the Night," to No. 1 on Feb. 27, 1971.
Neon Music

Bruno Mars “Risk It All”: The Clichés Are the Point

A sharp analysis of Bruno Mars’ Risk It All, unpacking its bolero roots, romantic clichés and why the simplicity is ...