Blog Entries by Dan MacIntosh

Author Dan MacIntoshBased in Norwalk, California with a big fancy degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton, Dan specializes in Country and Contemporary Christian music. He's also written for Popmatters and Spin.com. In the Songfacts band, he would play guitar, but so far record companies have not come calling.
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  • Family Force 5Family Force 5This Atlanta group brings it strong with bombastic beats in the name of God.
  • Gym Class HeroesGym Class HeroesTheir drummer/songwriter with the story behind "Cupid's Chokehold," and how they handle Travie McCoy's solo success.
  • Less Than JakeLess Than JakeLead singer Chris Demakes talks Spongebob, old vs. new metal, and their unique songwriting style.
  • Guy ClarkGuy ClarkVince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett are just a few of the artists who have looked to Clark for insightful, intelligent songs.
  • Van Dyke ParksVan Dyke ParksU2, Carly Simon, Joanna Newsom, Brian Wilson and Fiona Apple have all gone to Van Dyke Parks to make their songs exceptional.
  • Francesca BattistelliFrancesca BattistelliThe 2011 Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards isn't your typical gospel diva, and she thinks that's a good thing.
  • Jimmy WebbJimmy WebbWebb talks about his classic songs "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman" and "MacArthur Park."
  • Vanessa CarltonVanessa CarltonThe "A Thousand Miles" singer on what she thinks of her song being used in White Chicks and how she captured a song from a dream.
  • Jason ReevesJason ReevesJason co-wrote many of Colbie Caillat's hits, including "Bubbly" and "Realize."
  • John OatesJohn OatesThe understated half of the best-selling duo of all time.