CNN Showbiz — R & B legend Otis Redding was proud to be a country boy. more info

Guardian Music — Stars such as Lady Ga Ga, Katie Price and, er, the Vatican, compile lists for relaunch of music-based social networking siteFor the launch of MySpace Music today, the site asked a selection of artists to create a playlist to share with their fans â�... more info

Guardian Music — It's 1969, it's the Rolling Stones – and it's the sound of music dying on its feet, says Alexis PetridisGet Yer Ya-Ya's Out! occupies a unique place within the dread pantheon of Rolling Stones live albums, of which there are many, but virtuall... more info

XLR8R — For this week’s Inbox, XLR8R steps into the ring with Berlin-based U.S. expat Jay Haze (a.k.a. Fuckpony). The many-monikered producer and label owner coos about his Roland 808, Otis Redding, and London, swims (unsuccessfully) with dolphins in ... more info

Topix — Grammy-winning singer Estelle remembered when she used to strut in the living room when she was younger, singing many of soul legend Otis Redding's classic songs like "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay." On Thursday night, she had a bigger audience as s... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. On his new album, "Soulbook," he gets a chance to pay tribute to his childhood idols in song - and even gets a chance to sing with o... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — ATLANTA - Grammy-winning singer Estelle remembered when she used to strut in the living room when she was younger, singing many of soul legend Otis Redding's classic songs like "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay." more info

MSN Music — Singer Estelle, rapper Ludacris and family members pay tribute to soul-singer Otis Redding more info

Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. On his new album, "Soulbook," he gets a chance to pay tribute to his childhood idols in song ” and even gets a chance to sing with one of them on the ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LOS ANGELES - Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. On his new album, "Soulbook," he gets a chance to pay tribute to his childhood idols in song - and even gets a chance to sing with one of them on... more info