A nonprofit group plans to “restore and interpret” Patsy Cline’s childhood house in Winchester, VA: Celebrating Patsy Cline will restore and interpret the 608 South Kent Street home as a Historic House to focus on Patsy Cline and her family dur... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — Give the Drummer Some's 6 Favorite Downloads from the MP3 Blogosphere For this first post of September, here's a pop quiz to pump up the back-to-school spirit: What do Patsy Cline's fellow plane-crash victim Hawkshaw Hawkins, elegant earl... more info

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