Rolling Stone — Photo: Getty SongVest, a Wisconsin-based company, has figured out a new way to make money off old songs: Auctioning a portion of the rights of tracks by Aerosmith, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Carrie Underwood and others to fans of the music. In addit... more info

Idolator — Jerry Reed—country star of the '70s and 80's, songwriter, and occasional film star—died Sunday at the age of 71. Like several country stars of the era known for only for their hit singles, Reed had a successful run behind the scenes as a songwri... more info