ContactMusic — Country superstar KENNY ROGERS has kicked off his tour of Australia by donating $10,000 (6,700) to the nation's flood relief fund.The Coward of the County singer has been left shocked by the images of flood devastation, which hit the states of Queens... more info

ContactMusic — Soul star LIONEL RICHIE is recording a duets album with the biggest names in country music.The Easy singer has re-recorded his biggest hits with stars like Tim MCGraw, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffet and longtime pal Kenny Rogers. Little Big Town and the... more info

Popdose — Kenny Rogers takes a break from his busy plastic surgery schedule to record yet another Christmas album, and all of us are poorer for it. more info

Detroit Free Press — Even without a red suit and cap, Kenny Rogers makes us think of Santa Claus. Maybe that's why the venerable country-pop star, 72, has made seven Christmas albums since 1981 and why he's once again on a holiday tour. more info

The Telegraph — Miss Piggy and Kenny Rogers can make it a Christmas to forget more info

Guardian Music — RNCM, Manchester"I'm so excited," begins Josh Ritter, leaping into the air. Moments later, he is dedicating a song to his moustache. Then he bursts out laughing while singing the epiphanic Good Man.His good mood can be explained not by lines about "t... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Movies Elvis - A 50th Anniversary As we commemorate 33 years since the death of Elvis Presley, his friends, collaborators and even his first girlfriend gather to recall personal anecdotes of his life with 'Elvis: A 50th Anniversary Ce... more info

Guardian Music — Fort San Antone has gunslingers, a Native American chief, expert line-dancers and live country and western – all within 10 miles of BlackpoolIt's not every day you see a Native American, complete with feather headdress, step out of a giant Chevrole... more info

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MTV.com News — 'But I think the girl's doing all right without me,' country music legend says of the teen star.By Mawuse Ziegbe Miley Cyrus Photo: Theo Wargo/WireImage Miley Cyrus has a country star watching over her, and it's not just dear ol' dad (and "... more info