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New York Times Names 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters

Input from 250-plus insiders plus six Times critics signals a broader, cross‑genre view of what counts as songwriting.

Don Schlitz, Writer of 'The Gambler,' Dies at 73

Chip Taylor, Songwriter of 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning,' Dies at 86

Songwriter Chip Taylor, Writer of 'Wild Thing,' Dies at 86

Gino Paoli, Architect of Italian Song, Dies at 91

Neil Sedaka’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Diane Warren Sets Record With 17 Oscar Nominations Without a Win After ‘Golden’ Takes Best Song

Billy Steinberg, Lyricist of 'Like a Virgin' and 'True Colors,' Dies of Cancer

Billy Steinberg, Hitmaking Lyricist of 'Like a Virgin' and 'True Colors,' Dies at 75

Göransson Leads SCL Awards With Two Wins as “Golden” and “Train Dreams” Score Top Prizes

Taylor Swift Elected to Songwriters Hall of Fame as Youngest Woman Inductee

Jim McBride, Nashville Songwriter Behind 'Chattahoochee,' Dies at 78

Brigitte Bardot Dies at 91, Foundation Confirms

Apink’s Yoon Bomi to Marry Producer Rado in May 2026

Conflicting Reports Cloud Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes’ Status After Brief Reunion

Walt Aldridge, Prolific Muscle Shoals Songwriter Behind Multiple No. 1 Country Hits, Dies at 70

Todd Snider’s Cause of Death Confirmed as Pneumonia at 59

Dave Burgess, Leader of The Champs and 'Tequila' Hitmaker, Dies at 90

RAYE’s Stolen Car and Songbooks Recovered, Easing Yearlong Album Setback

ABC Tests 'Who’s In The Band' With Simon Cowell, Joe Jonas and Mel B