VH1 News — "Bandslam" stars Vanessa Hudgens and Aly Michalka told us about taking time out to see Willie Nelson in concert while filming in Texas. "He signed autographs for forever. We made out with a guitar pick," Hudgens said. more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - The BOB DYLAN SHOW concert, with Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, August 11) in the Phoenix area has been cancelled due to expected excessive heat. Temperatures are forecast to be nearing... more info

411 Mania — A tribute to the music featured in the films of John Hughes, Raekwon and Jay-Z have album covers, Jarvis Cocker is working with Russell Brand, Bob Dylan's early Christmas, new music from Willie Nelson and Garfunkel and Oates and more! more info

Ken Tucker says George Strait’s true precursors are gentleman crooners Jim Reeves and Eddy Arnold, but he goes on to note that even those comparisons don’t quite fit: “Strait is his own man, ornery and independent in a quiet but firm way. Neith... more info

All About Jazz — Now that legendary songwriter {{Bob Dylan = 16590}} is about to wrap up a unique tour with John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson in minor league baseball parks, he has announced several dates for a West Coast tour in more-traditional venues. Shea Stad... more info

JamBase — Kris Kristofferson Reflects On Life And Love On His New Album Closer To The Bone Kris Kristofferson Grammy Award-winning music legend Kris Kristofferson opens his latest release with the title track "Closer To The Bone," an intense, intimat... more info

Live Daily — Bob Dylan [ tickets ] has lined up the beginnings of a fall West Coast tour as he continues to back his most recent studio album, which surfaced earlier this year. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is currently out on the road for a summer tour of m... more info

411 Mania — A response to angry Smashing Pumpkins fans, new music from Warren G, Simian Mobile Disco, Jay Reatard, Willie Nelson, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and the Pope, Bob Dylan the painter, Beck keeps updating his website, Charles Manson and Phil Spector make... more info

All About Jazz — Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks is an American original. Since the early '60s, Hicks has been blending swing, jazz, folk and country to create a sound he calls "folk jazz." Hicks' eclectic persona, wily wit and quirky combination of cowboy-folk and count... more info

JamBase — Farm Aid Adds Wilco, Phosphorescent, Jason Mraz and Jamey Johnson To Line Up Matthew Houck/Phosphorescent As reported earlier this month, Farm Aid is set to take place October 4 in St. Louis at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Headlining will... more info