CNN Showbiz — Madeleine Peyroux has carved out a successful career as an interpreter of songs from greats such as Billie Holiday, Patsy Cline and Leonard Cohen. But on her fourth album, the smoky-voiced singer holds the mirror up to herself. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ishkabibliophile said...old school Reggae mixtapeSweet Sensation The MelodiansOpen Up The Gate The CongosUndying Love Ernest WilsonYoung Lover The HeptonesSitting And Watching Dennis BrownWonderful Tonight KotchQuit Trying Bunny WailerOn Verra Ca Tou... more info

Listen to Sara Evans‘ new single “Feels Just Like a Love Song.” ( MySpace | iLike ) Saguaro Road Records is giving away a free download of Tanya Tucker’s “Love’s Gonna Live Here” on Amazon. The track is from her upcoming al... more info

NME — They conclude US tour with raucous sets more info

When it comes down to it, America and Australia have quite a bit in common. Okay, one country was founded by Puritans, the other by criminals…but we have similarities in our rugged terrain, hearty pioneer spirit, and the large indigenous population... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — TORONTO - Neko Case has a big, beautiful, clear-sounding voice reminiscent of Patsy Cline with a hint of K.D. Lang combined with red-headed siren good looks and a feisty, independent spirit. more info

Idolator — Country music as a popular entity hasn't seem to care much for political or social issues much since the rash of tracks issued in the wake of 9/11, which makes John Rich's "Shuttin' Detroit Down" a bit of a surprise. At the very least, it's enough of... more info

Songs:Illinois — I couldn’t wait for Honky-Tonk Friday to post these nuggets from Li’l Mo and the Monicats. Li’l Mo has a new record that came out on Cow Island Music on March 17 titled On the Moon. It’s not hard or rugged country but instead its got that sm... more info

All About Jazz — Halie Loren grew up on an island in Southeast Alaska and was outside of much what popular culture offered during her formative years. That did not stop the young music lover from soaking in all the vibes from legendary performers such as Etta James, ... more info

Guardian Music — Neko Case talks to Leonie Cooper about the ups and downs of being a country singer raised on rockEight years ago, Neko Case played a "plaza party" at the home of country music, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. It didn't go well: partway th... more info