Elvis pioneered a new species of hyper-literate singer-songwriter who kicked over cultural and stylistic barriers on a pilgrimage to his/her music's emotional core - although Costello's eclectic scope  …

The American Recordings would be important just because they were Johnny's last. Or just because they were his introduction to yet another generation. Or just because they really seemed to get at what  …

For the most part, Johnny Cash stayed close to home when it came to artists he covered. Not only was Kris Kristofferson a personal friend, but one of Nashville's (or anywhere's) most-covered songwriter …

Johnny Cash was such a prolific writer (more than 1,000 songs to his credit), it's no wonder so many artists were drawn to his songs. Some of the covers, such as the Oak Ridge Boys' "Daddy Sang Bass,"  …

If you can count on Snoop Dogg for one thing, it's a surprise. When critics expect the artist/entrepreneur to zig, he invariably zags. One thing the rapper brings to every endeavor: unadulterated funk. …