LargeHeartedBoy — NPR is streaming Justin Townes Earle's new album, Harlem River Blues (out September 14th). Jonathan Franzen's new novel, Freedom, is finally in bookstores today. All Things Considered examines the critical controversy surrounding the book. The Chicag... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Kitty Wells turned 91 today! For the special premiere of her new video, Taylor Swift returned to the spot where it was shot in Kennebunkport, Maine. “We shot the video here,” she told the crowd who had gathered near the coastline. “It’s so im... more info

Mjsbigblog — Will you be flying Jet Blue from New York’s JFK airport on Thursday August 19th? If the answer is yes, you’re in luck. Jet Blue will be treating customers traveling through Terminal 5 at JFK to a free live show of Daughtry that ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — DOWNLOAD: Justin Townes Earle - Harlem River Blues (MP3) Justin Townes Earle @ Governors Island Sunday (more by Chris La Putt) Now that Justin Townes Earle hasplayed his show on Governors Island, a hole in his schedule has been filled.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris La Putt "what a perfect way to spend a sunday evening... me: tall with grey curly hair. you: cute girl in dress that i should have paid more attention to than josh ritter" - missed connection "DAWN... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — one of these hands is injured... "Unfortunately Justin's shows this coming weekend will be cancelled. He injured his hand this past weekend and has 19 stitches and there's no way he can play guitar. We apologize for any inconveniences. We're... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- From the BAD NEWS / GOOD NEWS file!! Sadly it's true- Justin Townes Earle cut up his hand recently and required 19 stitches to put him back together. So, he's unable to play his 1st Newport Folk Festival... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 08-04 Nashville, TN - Music City Roots at Loveless Cafe 08-12 Johnson City, TN - Casbah 08-13 Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall 08-24 Memphis, TN - Hi Tone # 08-25 Oklahoma City, OK - VZD’s # 08-26 Austin, TX - Continental Club # 08-27... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — On September 14th, Justin Townes Earle will put out Harlem River Blues, his third record, on Bloodshot Records. About the NY-centric title, the Nashville-transplant told Paste, "I drove over the Harlem River one time and it was just the... more info

Pitchfork — Veteran singer-songwriter John Prine gets the tribute-album treatment with Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, out June 22 on Prine's own Oh Boy imprint. It features My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Bon Iver... more info