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

The younger brother of Jon Voight leaves a catalog that shaped popular music across generations.

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

Mary J. Blige Says She Passed on 'Umbrella' After Hearing Its Hook, Calling It a Better Fit for Rihanna

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

Don Bryant, Memphis Soul Singer-Songwriter Behind 'I Can't Stand the Rain,' Dies at 83

Kenny Chesney Mourns Songwriter Brett James After Fatal Plane Crash

Bobby Hart, Songwriter Behind Monkees’ Biggest Hits, Dies at 86

Bert Berns Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame at 54 Below

BMI to Honor T-Pain and GloRilla at R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Alan Bergman Dies at 99 After Shaping the Great American Songbook

Mike Love Pays Tribute to Brian Wilson at 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction