American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1953, the Multi-Instrumentalist Who Played a Key Role in Mary Chapin Carpenter’s Career—and Worked With George Jones

John Jennings, the Grammy-nominated producer who teamed up with Mary Chapin Carpenter in the '90s, was born on this day in 1953.

3 decades after Lilith Fair broke barriers for women, Sarah McLachlan is back

McLachlan, a mild-mannered but determined adult-album artist, pulled off a landmark feat for three consecutive years. Lilith ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1994, This Country and Folk Icon Was at No. 1 With a Grammy-Winning Single That Features Trisha Yearwood Backing Vocals

November 19, 1994, is a historic day for Mary Chapin Carpenter. It was on this day that Carpenter was at the top of the charts with “ Shut Up And Kiss Me “. The song, written solely by Carpenter, and ...