New York Times — His songs have been sung by Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Jerry Lee Lewis and two Elvises: Presley and Costello. more info

USA Today Music — "After a brief hospital visit, I'm feeling better now and enjoying a weekend of resting up at home," Loretta Lynn wrote after missing her CMT tribute.             more info

Stereogum — Country legend Loretta Lynn has reportedly been hospitalized following an unspecified but "serious" health setback. more info

JamBase — Release Day Picks this week highlights new albums by Tom Petty, John Butler Trio, Loretta Lynn, TAUK, Turkuaz, Amy Ray, Ivan Neville & Cris Jacobs and more. more info

USA Today Music — "Wouldn't It Be Great" is vintage and contemporary Loretta Lynn, at the very peak of her powers.             more info

USA Today Music — "Wouldn't It Be Great" is vintage and contemporary Loretta Lynn, at the very peak of her powers.             more info

JamBase — The new Loretta Lynn album is available for streaming ahead of its official release. more info

Stereogum — At the end of August, a tribute album to the late country writer and singer Roger Miller will be released with contributions from some big names, including Dolly Parton, Ringo Starr, Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Kris Kri... more info

Topix — Randy Scruggs, a Grammy-winning musician who carved out a successful Nashville career separate from that of his father, banjo pioneer Earl Scruggs, died Tuesday after a brief illness, according to The Tennessean . He was 64. After launching his caree... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Floridian country artist Joshua Hedley makes classic, tear-in-my-beer country that sounds like he could've come straight from the '60s era of George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Jim Reeves, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.... Continue reading… more info