The 9513 Country Music — Writing for the L.A. Times’ music blog Pop & Hiss, Randy Lewis recapped last Thursday’s All for the Hall benefit with Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Taylor Swift, and Lionel Richie. Chris Willman wrote about the song swap for CMT... more info

Mjsbigblog — The Birth of Steven Tyler’s New Gig on American Idol “When they walked in, Steven was at the piano playing ‘Dream On,’ and when I saw the looks on [Mike and Cecile's] faces, I had a really good feeling about how these meetin... more info

Starpulse — Taylor Swift and Lionel Richie were among the stars who turned out to perform at a fundraising concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The singers w... more info

ContactMusic — Lionel Richie doesn't go anywhere without a packet of M&M's. The 'Hello' singer is obsessed with the crispy-shelled sweets and doesn't like to go anywhere without... more info

ContactMusic — TAYLOR SWIFT and LIONEL RITCHIE were among the stars who turned out to perform at a fundraising concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Los Angeles on... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — After selling more than 10 million albums in the last four years, the last thing Taylor Swift needs is a raise.After selling more than 10 million albums in the last four years, the last thing Taylor Swift needs is a raise. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — After selling more than 10 million albums in the last four years, the last thing Taylor Swift needs is a raise. But Thursday night, the young country-pop hitmaker got a major promotion in her status as a singer and songwriter.... more info

Guardian Music — (Silva Oak)Only a year after their acclaimed debut, Simone Felice's post-Felice Brothers band's follow-up is undeniably lovely. Songs about drummer boys and girls with daisies in their hair are lavished with old folk and soul, although sometimes the ... more info

ContactMusic — Lionel Richie warns his lovers not to play his music in the bedroom.The 'Hello' hitmaker - who has been single since splitting from second wife Diane in 2004 -... more info

ContactMusic — Nicole Richie can't stop laughing at her dad Lionel Richie's 70s fashion choices.The fashion designer - who was cared for by the singer and his ex-wife Brenda from... more info