He wrote some of the most enduring musical theater numbers of his era and earned three Tony Awards, a Grammy and an Emmy.

hold of his country fans while appealing to a mainstream pop audience. Annie’s Song had the kind of appeal that Take Me Home Country roads had displayed a sweet and melodic tune with lyrics that ...

In an interview with the Tribune in 2011, Strouse was asked if he had any idea that the Broadway show would be such a hit.

But some of the album's tracks, like "annie" and "beck," sparked curiosity about what inspired these unique songs. In an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com, the band opened up about the album ...