Songs:Illinois — Much of March 2009 was taken up with SXSW previews and reviews. This review mentions a Slaid Cleaves show at the Cactus Cafe and it also mentions his 2009 release Everything You Love Will Get Taken Away. ————– Slaid Cleaves may not be the... more info

The 9513 Country Music — The penultimate installment of our countdown may be dominated by legends like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, The Louvin Brothers, Loretta Lynn and Johny Cash, but it’s a husband and wife duo from down under who come up at the top of this segment, jus... more info

The penultimate installment of our countdown may be dominated by legends like Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, The Louvin Brothers, Loretta Lynn and Johny Cash, but it’s a husband and wife duo from down under who come up at the top of this segment, jus... more info

Live Daily — Country and folk singer/songwriter John Prine [ tickets ] has added a few dates since last check to his ongoing concert schedule, which is currently slated to roll through early spring. The itinerary, which continues Friday night (12/4) in Provide... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Gene Watson, Randy Travis, Pam Tillis, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price have all long been cast aside by country radio, but each of these incredible artists continued to produce great country music into the first decade of the 21st century�... more info

Gene Watson, Randy Travis, Pam Tillis, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price have all long been cast aside by country radio, but each of these incredible artists continued to produce great country music into the first decade of the 21st century�... more info

Rollo & Grady — Carré “Queen Kwong” Callaway Recommended Los Angeles Shows December 8th – December 13th Tuesday, December 8th Winston Calling Benefit: Black Francis with Flea, Tenacious D, Michael Penn Horse Stories @ Bootleg AM and Sara Lov @ Hotel C... more info

MTV.com News — Beyonce leads the pack with 10 nominations.By Gil Kaufman Beyoncé Photo: Stephen Lovekin/ Getty Images It could be Beyoncé's year at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in January, thanks to a field-leading 10 nominations for the singer's I Am... more info

Stereogum — Aside from discussing how Norah wanted The Fall to tickle corners further from the country-jazz she'd been pedal-steeling of late, there's a lot in Norah's recording history that makes Santi White a perfect fit for the Chasing Pirates Remix EP. Pu... more info

Mercury News, California — Willie Nelson and Asleep At the Wheel are still going strong and are back on the road again. more info