The American Songwriter team has gathered some of the most poignant quotes from legendary musicians and songwriters and today’s biggest stars. Whether you’re looking for some words of encouragement to keep you going, a few funny quips to make you laugh, or if you just want to see more from the people who inspire you the most, you’re in the right place.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 12: Lynda Carter attends The 15th Annual CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute at American Museum of Natural History on December 12, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 09: Pat Benatar performs at the Seventh Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert for God’s Love We Deliver at Beacon Theatre on March 09, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Love Rocks NYC/God's Love We Deliver)
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 26: Paula Abdul hosts Pageant of The Masters 'Night of Magic' Gala at Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach on August 26, 2023 in Laguna Beach, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach)
TOKYO – JULY 07: Chester Bennington of Linkin Park performs on stage at the Tokyo leg of the Live Earth series of concerts, at Makuhari Messe, Chiba on July 7, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. Launched by former US Vice President Al Gore to combat Global Warming, the concert is one of a series taking place over a 24-hour period on July 7 across seven continents. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Stone Gossard speaks onstage at The 2020 NAMM Show on January 17, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAMM)
