Singer and guitarist Willie Nelson canceled a North Carolina concert because of a bum hand about an hour after several band and crew members were busted for allegedly possessing moonshine and marijuana. more info

ContactMusic — Country music legend WILLIE NELSON was forced to scrap a concert in North Carolina on Thursday's (28Jan10) because of a hand injury.Nelson, who had carpal tunnel surgery... more info

Live Daily — Roots-rockers Gov't Mule [ tickets ] like to take a quality-vresus-quantity approach to making albums, and it seems to be paying off. Last July's "By a Thread"--the group's first studio set in three years--reached No. 9 on the The Billboard Top Indep... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Carrie Underwood is scheduled to tackle (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Feb. 7. George Strait rescheduled this weekend’s shows due to inclement weather. Shirley Collie Nelson, a former wife of Willie Nelso... more info

Carrie Underwood is scheduled to tackle (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Feb. 7. George Strait rescheduled this weekend’s shows due to inclement weather. Shirley Collie Nelson, a former wife of Willie Nelso... more info

MSN Music — Willie Nelson cancels NC show citing hand pain; band and crew members charged with possession more info

All About Jazz — WILLIE NELSON SIGNS WITH ROUNDER RECORDSNEW ALBUM COUNTRY MUSIC OUT APRIL 13 Willie Nelson Rounder Records has announced the signing of American legend, songwriter, actor, and social activist, Willie Nelson. He will release his Rounder debut, Co... more info

Live Daily — After wrapping up an in-progress European tour, Raul Malo [ tickets ] will return to the States for a slate of mostly Western stops as he continues supporting his latest solo release, "Lucky One." The former Mavericks frontman will be back on Amer... more info

MTV.com News — Emotional song was written in 1855 and covered by everyone from Johnny Cash to Bruce Springsteen.By Shaheem Reid Mary J. Blige (file) Photo: Rick Diamond/ Getty Images Mary J. Blige wore all black as she stood in the middle of the stage in... more info

The 9513 Country Music — The town of Helotes, Texas voted to amend the name of one of its oldest drags. The street in question, Old Bandera Way, is remaining Old Bandera Way, but also taking on the name Willie Nelson Way. And in other street news, Patsy Cline won’t be havi... more info