L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The broad reach of Loretta Lynn’s influence is immediately evident in this salute on the 50th anniversary of the start of her career. The all-star roster includes Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, the White Stripes, Kid Rock, Lucinda Williams, Paramor... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Martina McBride left her longtime label Sony Music Nashville to join the Republic Nashville roster. Lady Antebellum‘s hit “Need You Now” won song of the year at last night’s SESAC awards ceremony, and one of the song’s co-writers, Hillary S... more info

Topix — Nashville music executive Scott Borchetta has scored his second big coup of the fall, snagging Martina McBride. more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood is one of the artists hand-picked by Loretta Lynn to record a track for the country legend’s upcoming tribute album, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute To Loretta Lynn. Carrie’s cut is called “You’re Lookin�... more info

VH1 Blog — The ever-involved George Clooney is among the stars who’ll appear on the fund-raising Stand Up to Cancer event, airing on VH1 (among channels) on Friday, September 10 at 8/7c. Full details of the expanding lineup are in the press release below: The... more info

MTV.com News — New album will contain collaborations with T.I., Sheryl Crow and Zac Brown.By Gil Kaufman Kid Rock Photo: JulNeil Lupin/ Redferns There's no way you're going to be able to confuse Kid Rock's upcoming album Born Free with twitch-pop bomb-thr... more info

Mjsbigblog — Jim Brickman’s new single, “Thank You” featuring Matt Giruad on vocals is now available for download on iTunes.  The pretty ballad is currently in the Top 30 on the Adult Contemporary music chart. Brickman has had AC hits wi... more info

VH1 Blog — Queen Latifah, Stevie Wonder and Natasha Bedingfield will be among those participating in a musical collaboration set to air during the previously announced Stand Up to Cancer fund-raising event, which is set to air on VH1 (among many stations) on Se... more info

CMT — Nightline now has a segment called Nightline Playlist and they let the person they're interviewing do all the talking. In this story with Martina McBride, she raves about the music she loves for a good five minutes. She spends the first minute talkin... more info

Mjsbigblog — Season 8 Idol, Matt Giraud’s new single “Thank You” is a collaboration with songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman, who, according to his wiki, is the most charted male adult contemporary artist to date! (is that really true?) Br... more info