USA Today Music — Miranda Lambert, Rosanne Cash, Alison Krauss and Sheryl Crow lend their voices more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood is set to duet with Willie Nelson on his upcoming album, joining an incredible list of talent. Find out what they'll be singing, hear a clip of their duet, and find out who else is featured on Willie's album, after the jump! more info

Popdose — Willie Nelson and his outlaw buddies are keeping country music's heritage alive on SiriusXM more info

Topix — The heat of early July in North Texas and the sounds of real country music - that must be Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic right on the horizon. more info

USA Today Music — See a preview of a concert in honor of the musician's 80th birthday, airing this weekend. more info

Starpulse — Willie Nelson, Annie Lennox and Carole King have been handed honorary doctor of music degrees for their lengthy careers. The trio received the honours from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, ... more info

USA Today Music — Willie Nelson, Maroon 5, Jimmy Cliff headline the fifth day of the New Orleans JazzFest. more info

Starpulse — Legendary Country music star Willie Nelson celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday by auditioning to replace actor Ian McKellen in the two upcoming sequels to The Hobbit. The singer hopes to usurp ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Last week, country music -- indeed, the world of music overall -- lost a giant in George Jones, who died Friday morning in Nashville at the age of 81. more info

CNN Showbiz — Does the singer come first? Or the songwriter? more info