L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Not that anyone needed to be convinced of the depth and breadth of Merle Haggard’s formidable influence — on country music and beyond. But a spectacular case was made for his legacy Thursday night at the Bridgestone Arena here. One year... more info

JamBase — Watch video highlights of last night’s Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard all-star tribute concert in Nashville. more info

Stereogum — Last night, on the one-year anniversary of Merle Haggard's death, a ton of artists gathered together at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for Sing Me Back Home, a tribute concert for the late musician. Keith Richards, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Joh... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The 2017 Folio Prize shortlist has been announced. The Vanishing Man by Laura Cumming The Return by Hisham Matar This Census-Taker by China Miéville The Sport of Kings by CE Morgan The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson Golden Hill by Francis... more info

JamBase — Watch the video for "He Won't Ever Be Gone," outlaw country legend Willie Nelson's tribute to Merle Haggard featured on his upcoming LP ‘God’s Problem Child.’ more info

Stereogum — A year ago today, we lost Merle Haggard, the country music icon. And on his new album God's Problem Child, Willie Nelson -- Haggard's friend, contemporary, and frequent touring buddy -- pays Haggard tribute on a new song called "He Won't Ever Be Gone... more info

JamBase — Willie Nelson and John Densmore sat-in with Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real in Hawaii. more info

MSN Music — Country music legend Willie Nelson is releasing a new record, "God's Problem Child," next month, just a day before he turns 84 years old. Watch Bob Schieffer's conversation with Nelson this weekend on "Sunday Morning." more info

New York Post — It’s not often that Bob Dylan speaks, but when he does, the music world listens. So when a new and lengthy interview appeared on his Web site last week, fans scrambled to get an insight into the legend’s mind. When asked about his favorite music,... more info

JamBase — Watch another new video from outlaw country legend Willie Nelson featuring a song from his upcoming LP ‘God’s Problem Child.’ more info