In the 1980s and 1990s, mixtapes were all the rage. For many people, putting a collection of songs that themselves spoke to the listener was the next best thing. Some songs just say everything right.

It started with a phone call and ended with a song the world can’t forget. A decade after Wayne Carson’s death, “Always On My Mind”—made legendary by Willie Nelson—remains a touchstone of timeless ...

He wrote often for Elvis Presley, who had his last No. 1 with James' "Suspicious Minds." By Zoe G. Phillips Mark James, the Grammy-winning Songwriters Hall of Fame member behind hits like “Hooked on a ...

All of Us Strangers director Andrew Haigh has revealed why tear-jerker song 'Always on My Mind' was featured in the film. Music is key to some of the most emotional moments in the film, with The Pet ...

Since last year's killer debut album Scream From New York, NY, Been Stellar have been generously offering great tracks like "Breakaway" and "Adored." Now, they're sharing "Always On My Mind," which ...

Austin is a city saturated with love, blessed with generations of artists able to translate that into song. Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to reflect on some of the quintessential love songs that ...

Mark James, a Songwriters Hall of Fame member who wrote or co-wrote “Suspicious Minds,” “Always on My Mind” and “Hooked on a Feeling,” died June 8 at his home in Nashville. The news was reported by ...

Mark James, the songwriter behind lovelorn rock and country hits like Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind,” has died. He was 83. James’ death on Saturday, at his ...