The 9513 Country Music — Tickets for Music City Keep on Playin’ – A Benefit for Flood Relief, the first nationally televised telethon for Nashville flood aid, went on sale today. The event includes Kellie Pickler, Will Hoge, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley,... more info

Mjsbigblog — I’m digging iTunes studio recordings from Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze and Mike Lynche this week. Aaron Kelly and Casey James? Not so much.  Check out my reviews, and click on the You Tube links to listen for yourself. If you like–click on the ... more info

The 9513 Country Music — On Monday, Kyle Coroneos interviewed Roger Alan Wade, a country songwriter who has worked with George Jones, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, and is related to MTV stuntman Johnny Knoxville. With those associations, it’s not surprisi... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Of all the performers at the ACM Awards in Las Vegas, Miranda Lambert saw the biggest post-awards sales increase at 105 percent for Revolution. To make it easier to follow recent flood news in Nashville we’ve added a widget at the top of the screen... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Willie Nelson's website reports that, "We regret to inform you Willie Nelson and Family have to cancel or reschedule various upcoming tour dates. At this time, I am told that shows scheduled for May 7th-15th will be affected. Please... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Willie Nelson canceled or rescheduled eight of his upcoming shows. In his latest blog post, Robbie Fulks ponders the similarities in the music and book industries and attempts to clarify what role labels will play, if any, in the future. Chely Wrig... more info

Detroit Free Press — When country music legend Willie Nelson gets onstage, he has the ability to make everyone think he is singing directly to them. So says Mickey Raphael, who is in a unique position to know. He's been Nelson's harmonica player for 36 years. "... more info

ContactMusic — Country legend WILLIE NELSON has cancelled more concerts due to injury.This time, it's a torn rotator cuff which has prompted the grizzled star, who turned 77 last... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — New West interviews Brady Udall about his new novel, The Lonely Polygamist. The Telegraph interviews Willie Nelson about songwriting, "medicinal" marijuana, and more. North by Northwestern profiles author (and Largehearted Boy Book Notes contributor)... more info

The Telegraph — After failed marriages and money troubles, the world's greatest country star is hitting the road. more info