The beauty of love songs, especially love songs in country music, is the feelings they evoke years, and sometimes even ...

In the '00s, burnt CDs were the love letters of the day. Revisit three 2005-released songs that were staples on custom CDs.

Love songs can be sappy and sentimental, poignant or powerful. But some of the best have a slightly different twinkle that ...

Folk songs sung by Milt Okun and Ellen Stekert. Notes by Ellen Stekert printed on cover. 101 Must I Go Bound / Milton Okun, Ellen Jane Stekert 102 She's Like the Swallow / Milton Okun, Ellen Jane ...

Americans celebrate Independence Day in many ways -- with fireworks, parades and barbecues. And from sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. Many ...

America Strong: Grandfather and grandson share love songs written decades ago David Muir shares the story of 86-year-old Morton Block, who wrote love songs about his soon-to-be wife while stationed on ...

Rom-coms and sappy ballads might have to move over, there is a new love story set to collect broken hearts and screens alike, simply titled American Love Story. John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...