The Independent — "Islands in the Stream," a Comic Relief reworking of the 1980s Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers hit, went straight in at number one on the singles charts yesterday. more info

Idolator — This week's American Idol theme is a tribute to the Grand Ole Opry, but I'm not really suspecting that this week will be much different than the county weeks that have been a staple of the show since season three. Is the show moving to the Ryman or ... more info

Guardian Music — Neko Case talks to Leonie Cooper about the ups and downs of being a country singer raised on rockEight years ago, Neko Case played a "plaza party" at the home of country music, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. It didn't go well: partway th... more info

Perez Hilton — Can you spot the Perez???? Check out Dolly Parton's just-released music video for Backwoods Barbie (above) - featuring a cameo from none other than the Gossip Gangstar! more info

Guardian Music — (Mercury)Those who bemoan US cultural imperialism might take heart from the fact that Britain has been steadfastly resistant to a surprising amount of American rock and pop. There seems to be no place in the UK's affections for booty bass or jam band... more info

On March 23, each of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores will carry two limited-edition, pink Dolly Parton rocking chairs on their front porches. To coincide with the sale of the rocking chairs, Cracker Barrel will offer a deluxe edition of Backwoo... more info

USA Today Music — Dolly Parton once had a chart-topping country hit called "Rockin' Years," but 2009 will really be her rockin' year.Music more info

Pop Crunch — Jessica Simpson is receiving words of encouragement from her idol Dolly Parton in the wake of her recent weight gain. Dolly, who collaborated with Jessica on her 2008 country album Do You Know, is defending her fellow buxom blonde, insisting she has ... more info

Indie Music News — Online music distributor AirPlay Direct announced that leading Russian composer and performer Alexander Shulgin had been selected as its exclusive Marquee Artist for February. Shulgin is only the second artist after Dolly Parton to be selected for su... more info

NME — Despite her recurring role as Aunt Dolly on TV show 'Hannah Montana', Dolly Parton has revealed she will not be a part of the Disney movie version which is due out in April. more info