Guardian Music — This week's playlist slaked a major thirst for beer in song, be it sad, profound, lost or bellowingRR commenter Pairubu, who suggested this topic, sings the praises of beer, "the most convivial of drinks". Yet our request last week for your favourite... more info

Guardian Music — Gram Parsons is long dead, but those with a taste for LA country might sense the return of the Grievous Angel in this singerHometown: Houston, Texas.The lineup: Robert Ellis (vocals, guitar), Geoffrey Muller (bass), Will van Horn (pedal steel guitar)... more info

Prefix — Are you in the 4th of July spirit? Billboard sure is, as they've unveiled what's sure to be ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/the-top-musical-artists-by-state/66839/ more info

ContactMusic — Country singer George Jones is to return to the stage following his hospitalisation earlier this year 12 The veteran musician known as The Possum was initially treated for an upper respiratory tract infection by doctors in March 12 and returned to h.... more info

ContactMusic — Country singer George Jones is recovering at home after he was released from hospital this week ends27May12 The veteran music star has been fighting an upper respiratory infection since March 12 and was readmitted to a medical centre in Tennessee on ... more info

Topix — In a news release from Jones' publicist on Saturday, Jones says he is improving, and "I look forward to seeing everyone soon." Jones, regarded as the greatest voice in country music history, was hospitalized for the second time this year on Monday in... more info

ContactMusic — Country music icon George Jones has been hospitalised in Tennessee The singer was admitted to a Nashville-area medical centre on Monday 21May12 after suffering a lingering upper respiratory infection according to Cmt com Jones was originally hos... more info

USA Today Music — Country music star has been admitted to a hospital in Nashville for a respiratory infection. more info

Guardian Music — Union Chapel, LondonFor the theatrical opening, at least, the setting is perfect. The Tammy Wynette and George Jones wedding song The Ceremony is playing as Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish walk up the Union Chapel aisle. She's wearing white and... more info

ContactMusic — Country icon George Jones is poised to make his live comeback with a concert at Loretta Lynns famous ranch The veteran singer scrapped a string of dates after he was hospitalised in March 12 and diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection But... more info