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JamBase — THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2009 INDUCTION Ryan Adams The nominations for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum were announced today. The nine nominees are: Jeff Beck, Chic, Wanda Jackson... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — What difference a few birthdays make.Once the bad boy of rock 'n' roll, Liam Gallagher celebrated turning 36 with a quiet meal with a couple of pals in a restaurant on the shores of Lake Como in Italy.Among the presents the Oasis singer received were... more info

Idolator — The probably delayed launch of MySpace Music has coincided with the social-networking service buying ad space in New York's Times Square and on Los Angeles' Sunset Boulevard—because when an online service pours a lot of money into ads, it's always ... more info

The Newsroom — A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl (Dakota Fanning) finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley. more info

5 Acts — I never really thought I'd be adding "Wedding DJ" to my musical resume, but that's just what I did this past weekend. Congratulations to Evan and Beth. It was a perfect evening!Post Ceremony01. The Beta Band – Squares02. Chairlift – Bru... more info

Stereogum — Yoshimi/Land Rover's "Do You Realize?" is up against nine other nominees including All-American Rejects, JJ Cale, Elvis Presley, and the Ventures, and other folks who are either from Oklahoma or whose work has some sort of Oklahoman affiliation. The... more info

Idolator — Jerry Reed—country star of the '70s and 80's, songwriter, and occasional film star—died Sunday at the age of 71. Like several country stars of the era known for only for their hit singles, Reed had a successful run behind the scenes as a songwri... more info

XinhuaJerry Reed, 71; country singer appeared in 'Smokey and the Bandit ...Los Angeles Times - 18 hours agoJerry Reed performs in Santa Ana in 1993. The country singer-songwriter penned hits for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee and many others... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Retna Grammy-winning country singer and Burt Reynolds’ Smokey and the Bandit cohort Jerry Reed died of complications from emphysema on Monday. He was 71. As a songwriter, Reed penned songs for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Dean Martin, Nat Kin... more info