ContactMusic — Never-before-heard tracks by country star Waylon Jennings will be released this year 12 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his death The Honky Tonk Heroes hitmaker passed away at the age of 64 on 13 February 2002 after complications with diabetes... more info

Twangville — We’re goin’ old school this week with two legends of country music. Back in 1983 Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak sponsored the US Festival, a multi-day musical event held in California. Among the performers were Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, ... more info

Guardian Music — (A&M, two CDs)The unceasing campaign by the Stones' camp to wring every last drop of revenue out of one of rock's great catalogues continues with this deluxe version of what's widely considered their last great album, the lure being a second CD of 12... more info

Chicago Tribune — Louie Perez and David Hidalgo have been writing songs together for 40 years, providing the backbone for Los Lobos albums and a couple of Latin Playboy projects. Their tunes have been covered by artists ranging from Robert Plant and Pop Staples to Phi... more info

Stereogum — A few weeks ago, Willie Nelson covered a Coldplay song for a Chipotle online video. That was pretty weird! Now, Yeah Yeah Yeahs leader Karen O has covered the classic Willie Nelson/Waylon Jennings duet “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be ... more info

Guardian Music — Booglaoo, LondonJustin Townes Earle has some serious musical heritage to live up to. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter is not only the son of multi-Grammy-winning US country singer, actor and political activist Steve Earle, but his middle name bears ... more info

Guardian Music — Our music team pick the songs or albums, old or new, they just can't turn offMichael Kiwanuka I Need Your Company Although he's a 23-year-old from north London, Kiwanuka has the classic, heartfelt soul voice of a Bill Withers or Donny Hathaway. This... more info

Totally Fuzzy — If a reputable metal label like Century Media all of a sudden releases a Country album you already smell there must be something funny about it... and funny he sure is. But let that not distract you from the quality of the music. It's the Charlie Da... more info

ContactMusic — The longtime steel guitar player for late country star Waylon Jennings has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 82. Ralph Mooney passed away on 20 March (11) in Kennedale, Texas. The pioneering musician began his career... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Johnny Farfisa said... # UNITED STATES OF EXISTENCE - The Collection (1994) # SICK ROSE - Floating (1990) # UNDERTAKERS - 13 Savage Garage-Punk Rippers (2001) # MORTICIANS - She's Like Heroin or Vombadill Versus - Early Recordings (1988) # PLASTICLAN... more info