The New York Times Magazine polled more than 250 music insiders and gathered six Times critics to choose the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters. Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark and Josh Osborne made the list as a trio of Nashville writers who often collaborate on some of country’s best songs. They sat down with the critic Jody Rosen to talk about how co-writing works, songwriting as a day job, and the art of telling simple truths in a single line. See the full list of 30 greatest American songwriters here: http://nytimes.com/songwriters Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ---------- Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It's all the news that's fit to watch.

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