ICYMI: Brandy Clark. Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson all made The New York Times' "30 Greatest Living American Songwriters." See the full list, which also includes Taylor Swift, Diane Warren and Lucinda Williams, here.

Ernest performed "Boat Named After You" on NBC's Today (4/29). 

Watch Alana Springsteen's Access Daily interview here.