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The Durango Songwriters Expo is One Month Away! Win a Scholarship to a Future Durango Songwriters Expo Event!

September 3, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

We hope you can join us in Broomfield, CO on October 8-10 (NOT in Durango). Register today to save your place... Read More → The Durango Songwriters Expo is One Month Away! Win a Scholarship to a Future Durango Songwriters Expo Event!

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Dolly Parton’s Hidden Songwriting Legacy: Popular Songs You Had No Idea She Wrote

September 3, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

By Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star Telegram | Dolly Parton has written more than 3,000 songs across a career... Read More → Dolly Parton’s Hidden Songwriting Legacy: Popular Songs You Had No Idea She Wrote

COMBO Member Jenn Cleary on Faculty of Song Camp Europe to be Held in Italy!

September 3, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

Colorado songwriters looking for creative inspiration, artistic growth, and world-class mentorship may want... Read More → COMBO Member Jenn Cleary on Faculty of Song Camp Europe to be Held in Italy!

Announcing the Inaugural San Juan Songwriters Festival Lineup! September 24-27, 2026

September 3, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

A place where music feels different. In a world of oversized festivals and distant stages, we believe... Read More → Announcing the Inaugural San Juan Songwriters Festival Lineup! September 24-27, 2026

Dolly Parton Doesn’t Sell To Elvis // Re: Porter Waggoner’s Songs

August 27, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

Facebook page: Elvis… Always on My Mind – Owner Sandra Hammons, per Stacy Moore: Eventually, Parton... Read More → Dolly Parton Doesn’t Sell To Elvis // Re: Porter Waggoner’s Songs

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Colorado Springs Front Range Songwriters Group Starts Up Again Wednesday, Sept. 2nd

August 20, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

Happy (almost!) fall and happy (almost) September! We hope you had a fantastic, creative and fulfilling... Read More → Colorado Springs Front Range Songwriters Group Starts Up Again Wednesday, Sept. 2nd

Songwriting Tips With Jason Blume: BMG and Sumo Set Alliance

August 20, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

From Jason Blume’s blog of August 12, 2026 on Facebook | BIG News: BMG and Suno, the leader in AI music... Read More → Songwriting Tips With Jason Blume: BMG and Sumo Set Alliance

These Wild Facts About Celebrities Left Us Speechless

August 20, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

This article had short stories about many celebrities who had something strange or odd happen to them. This... Read More → These Wild Facts About Celebrities Left Us Speechless

Only a Few Openings Left! Register Now for the Durango Songwriters Expo October 8̀-10th

August 6, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

We hope you can join us in Broomfield, CO on October 8-10 (NOT in Durango). Register today to save your place... Read More → Only a Few Openings Left! Register Now for the Durango Songwriters Expo October 8̀-10th

Announcing the Inaugural San Juan Songwriters Festival Lineup! September 24-27, 2026

August 6, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

A place where music feels different. In a world of oversized festivals and distant stages, we believe... Read More → Announcing the Inaugural San Juan Songwriters Festival Lineup! September 24-27, 2026

How a Single Lyric Change Turned a 1979 Soft Rock Classic Into a No. 1 Hit

July 23, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

By Melinda Lorge, Parade || “If you like piña coladas and gettin’ caught in the rain” might be some of... Read More → How a Single Lyric Change Turned a 1979 Soft Rock Classic Into a No. 1 Hit

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Mick Jagger: ‘If Someone Wants to Make Music by AI, Go Ahead, But It Has to Be Original’

July 23, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

By Kory Grow, Rolling Stone || Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are both apprehensive about using artificial... Read More → Mick Jagger: ‘If Someone Wants to Make Music by AI, Go Ahead, But It Has to Be Original’

Early Registration for the Durango Songwriters Expo Has Ended — But You Can Still Sign Up!

July 16, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

We’re letting you know that Early Bird Registration has officially ended for the Durango Songwriters... Read More → Early Registration for the Durango Songwriters Expo Has Ended — But You Can Still Sign Up!

Mick Jagger Says It ‘Happens’ While Discussing Getting Ghosted: ‘I’ve Got Memories I Can Draw On’

July 16, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

By Daniela Avila, People | Even Mick Jagger has fallen victim to ghosting. During an interview with Apple... Read More → Mick Jagger Says It ‘Happens’ While Discussing Getting Ghosted: ‘I’ve Got Memories I Can Draw On’

Winners Announced in COMBO’s 2026 Songwriting Contest

July 2, 2026| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Emily Barnes | Drum Roll Please!! Announcing the winners of our Songwriting Contest! The Top 10 Songs... Read More → Winners Announced in COMBO’s 2026 Songwriting Contest

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