USA Today Music — The music industry this week celebrates the Queen of Country's anniversary with an album out Tuesday and a CMA tribute Wednesday. more info

USA Today Music — On this special anniversary album, some modern-day honky-tonk girls, along with a few guys, show their affection for the Queen of Country. more info

Mjsbigblog — David Archuleta not only SANG at the 9th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala in Santa Barbara last night he DANCED! SYTYCD alum Caitlin Kinney tweets, “Amazing night for the dream foundation! Had a blast meeting and dancing with @D... more info

USA Today Music — Fifty years ago, a mother of four from Kentucky coal country signed her first record deal and released a single that proudly proclaimed I'm a ... more info

USA Today Music — Today's country music worships the same youth god as rock and pop, but its audience holds reverence for Loretta Lynn, who celebrates her 50th ... more info

ACountry — ACountry presents your chance to win free tickets to the 2010 CMA Awards in Nashville on November 10, 2010.  Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, Country’s Biggest Night features all the big stars - and you could be there!  Don’t m... more info

Mjsbigblog — Listen to a FULL STREAM of Carrie Underwood’s contribution to the Loretta Lynn tribute album, Coal Miner’s Daughter A Tribute To Loretta Lynn.  The album comes out November 9. Carrie sings the 1971 country hit, “You’re Loo... more info

The 9513 Country Music — The first question for any cover or tribute like this is, Why? Why mess with a song that’s already pretty damn great to begin with? Why try to mess with nostalgia or improve on the original? Do they have something new to say through the song, or is... more info

Mjsbigblog — The guitar player for Lee DeWyze’s band, Chris Wrate tweets, “What up Lee fans!? Follow @Drapetastic aka Jon Draper. He’s @LeeDeWyze ’s bass player!” So far, We’ve got Chris Wrate, guitar, and Jon Draper, the Bass Player... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood will headline the fifth Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, slated for April 30 and May 1 on a weekend that also will feature country veterans Loretta Lynn, Rodney Crowell and Ricky Skaggs... more info