Topix — Nashville may be the country music capital of the world, but at a time when its struggling to rebuild from devastating floods, its billing as Music City has never been as fitting. more info

Guardian Music — Genre made a healthy comeback last year due to strong chart performances from Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole and Lily AllenAfter years of rock domination at the top of the charts, pop music made a healthy comeback last year, thanks to strong sales from Lady ... more info

Guardian Music — Sales of pop singles have overtaken those in the rock genre, according to the Official Charts Company, despite those who insist on buying Kings of Leon recordsIt seems the reign of the rock band is officially over. While critics have noted the declin... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 06-05 Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Event Center *06-06 Saratoga, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center *06-08 Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion *09-03 Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Center *$09-04 Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center *$09-07 Pitts... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Boise, ID indie rockers, Built to Spill, one of modern rock’s most endearing and enduring iconic rock mainstays, have announced a run of shows with Kings of Leon beginning in Chula Vista, CA on July 9 and... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Built to Spill @ Webster Hall Oct. 2009 (more by Bryan Bruchman) Built to Spill and The Black Keys are both opening for Kings of Leon on their North American tour this summer. Their travels together don't come near New... more info

Altsounds — Kings of Leon are happy to announce that special guests The Black Keys, Built To Spill, The Features, The Stills and The Whigs will join them for their upcoming 2010 Live Nation produced tour. Special guests will appear on select dates. Tickets... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) More than a month after announcing their North American tour, Kings of Leon [ tickets ] have revealed that The Black Keys, Built to Spill, The Features, The Stills and The Whigs will take turns providing opening support on the outing. more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 07-23 St. Louis, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre %07-24 Chicago, IL - FMB Amphitheatre ^%07-26 Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Center ^%07-28 Toronto, Ontario - Molson Amphitheatre %07-30 Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake PAC ^%07-31 Detroit, MI - DTE... more info

Pitchfork — They left the indie universe behind long ago, but big-time yarlers Kings of Leon have reached back into indiedom for the opening acts on their next tour. This summer, Built to Spill and the Black Keys will get to hear their songs bouncing around cave... more info