Spinner.com — Since the release of his debut in 2005, Canadian singer/songwriter Justin Rutledge continues to find ways to combine his love for literature and poetry with country music. His work has met with international acclaim, and Rutledge has been called Toro... more info

CMT — Last year I attempted to make a playlist encompassing George Jones' career in country music, but despite numerous compilations and box sets at my disposal, I couldn't track down his signature hits from the late 1960s and early 1970s when he recorded ... more info

Guardian Music — Singer-songwriter who made haunting music under the name SparklehorseThe American singer-songwriter Mark Linkous, who has killed himself aged 47, worked with the Flaming Lips, Daniel Johnston and Danger Mouse, but is best known for the spectral count... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Bonnaroo certainly could have done worse with its lineup, here’s a selection of the more country-leaning acts: John Fogerty, Zac Brown Band, John Prine, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, The Nitty Gritty Di... more info

Bonnaroo certainly could have done worse with its lineup, here’s a selection of the more country-leaning acts: John Fogerty, Zac Brown Band, John Prine, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, The Nitty Gritty Di... more info

Pitchfork - Forkcast — Photo by Francis Chung Girls members Christopher Owens and JR White head to Amoeba Records to pick up a few records as part of the legendary shop's "What's In My Bag" series, offering little bits of commentary on their choices. Owens goes the country... more info

Live Daily — Veteran singer/songwriters James Taylor [ tickets ] and Carole King [ tickets ] will hit the road together next year on a far-ranging world tour, the first time the longtime pals have hooked up for a concert trip around the globe. The "Troubadour ... more info

CMT — First George Jones. Now Rosanne Cash. Why are country's traditionalists ganging up on the progress country music has made? In an interview with the Wall Street Journal about her new album of essential country tunes, The List, Cash talked a bit about ... more info

Live Daily — Country songstress Tanya Tucker [ tickets ] has mapped a fall and winter run of the US behind her first album in seven years, this summer's "My Turn." The casino and theater journey begins tomorrow (11/6) in San Bernardino, CA, and works its way e... more info

Perez Hilton — Hey, George Jones: We're sorry that no one really remembers who the hell you are, but that is no reason to hate on Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift! The elderly country western singer isn't too pleased with the ladies' fusion of country and pop musi... more info