Guardian Music — This absorbing documentary explored the riddle of Billy Joe, and the mystery of the singer herselfWhatever Happened to Bobbie Gentry? (Radio 2, Monday) began with an enigma and ended with one too. Rosanne Cash, presenting, recalled hearing Ode to Bil... more info

Guardian Music — Toast to Freedom also features contributions from Ewan McGregor, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon and Marianne FaithfullThe late Levon Helm, Ewan McGregor, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Marianne Faithfull, Jane Birkin, Rosanne Cash and 43 other act... more info

Mercury News, California — Singer to perform songs from the Man in Black's list more info

ContactMusic — Stars including Ewan Mcgregor Carly Simon and Marianne Faithfull have teamed up to record a song commemorating the 50th birthday of Amnesty International Toast To Freedom which also features Rosanne Cash Kris Kristofferson and Jane Birkin was initial... more info

Guardian Music — Toast to Freedom will go on sale this week performed by supergroup of musicians and celebrities to mark Amnesty anniversaryA supergroup of prominent artists and performers are to release a song on Thursday as part of celebrations to commemorate Amnes... more info

ContactMusic — Meryl Streep and Channing Tatum are set to show off their singing skills at Stings upcoming Rainforest Fund benefit The Hollywood stars will be joined by Sir Elton John James Taylor Rosanne Cash and Jennifer Hudson at the annual event on 2 April 12 a... more info

ContactMusic — Singers Art Garfunkel Ronnie Spector and actressrocker Juliette Lewis are among a slew of artists joining forces to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Rolling Stones hits compilation at a special one-off concert in New York Rosanne Cash Stev... more info

Guardian Music — Scala, LondonFirst Aid Kit seem to emanate from some strange Nordic Nashville. Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg play a stripped-down, haunting strain of alt-country rock that sounds as if it should spring from the loins of dusty midwest p... more info

Mercury News, California — The first of the season's dozens of concerts is Feb. 17 at Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, with bands led by trumpeter Enrico Rava and guitarist John Abercrombie. Over the next four months, you also can see the Chieftains, Dan Hicks, Rosanne Cash an... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Chris Graham "John Wesley Harding just sang a song with an Atlantic Yards reference." - Kate John Hold Steady Walkmen Mountain Goat Wesley Harding "Well, you know, I've been making music for twenty something years now, and over... more info