McLean — who recorded “American Pie” with a Martin D-28 acoustic guitar — has said the lyrics sprang from a deep sense that ...

He was told he’d be a one-hit wonder, but the “American Pie” songwriter is still here — and still holding the keys to his empire ...

"American Pie" singer Don McLean opens up about being invited to perform at Alex Trebek's annual Christmas Party Emily Strohm is a Senior Editor at PEOPLE. She has been at PEOPLE for 11 years and has ...

Taylor Swift (left) sent Don McLean (right) flowers and a note (inset) after her "All Too Well" beat out his "American Pie" for the title of longest song to ever top the Hot 100. Bye-bye, “Miss ...

When it was first released, its length was seen as a potential obstacle. Decades later, it’s exactly that ambition and scale ...

In 1969, Don McLean landed a spot at Newport Folk Festival, where a conversation with rock ’n’ roll legends the Everly Brothers changed his life in ways he never could've dreamed. "The Everlys were ...

Don McLean announced he was going to be the recipient of a lifetime achievement award – only to have the award rescinded hours later. The singer-songwriter said he was selected for the George and Ira ...

Legendary musician Don McLean has hit out at Prince Harry, accusing the British royal of failing to understand US culture. The “American Pie” crooner, 78, made the claim in an interview with the Daily ...

Don McLean, the one-man creative force behind the hit songs "American Pie," "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)," "And I Love You So," "Castles in the Air," and other songs, albums, tours and projects, ...

In addition to making some of the most famous pop songs ever, Madonna appeared in several films. For example, she starred in a courtroom drama called The Next Best Thing. The film features “American ...

Don McLean, singer-songwriter known for his hit songs "American Pie" and "Vincent," had a very messy divorce with his ex-wife, Patrisha McLean, in 2016 after he was arrested and accused of domestic ...