Jerry Lee Lewis, Kristofferson to release new single Tuesday, country CD later this year

September 25th, 2009 Legends including DOLLY PARTON, MERLE HAGGARD and KENNY ROGERS were honoured at a star-studded country music ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday night (22Sep09). Randy Travis, Hank Williams Jr.

September 25th, 2009 LONDON - British band Spandau Ballet are all set to release their first single in 20 years.he band, which released their last studio album in 1989, had initially agreed on a string of gigs after their reunion in March this year, however they have now hit the studio. The group, which has international hits like Gold and True to their credit, have recorded a new single, Once More, and will release an album with Mercury Records in November.

September 24th, 2009 Leona Lewis 'happily' ready for round 2NEW YORK — Leona Lewis made a name for herself with her debut song "Bleeding Love," a soaring ballad that flew the 24-year-old to the top of the charts worldwide. But the British pop singer says her sophomore CD "Echo" goes a step further, and is "full of big, emotional, dramatic songs." "It's just really like big songs.

September 10th, 2009 Swift to re-release 'Fearless' with 6 new songsNEW YORK — Taylor Swift is giving fans some new music, even though she's not yet releasing a new album. The 19-year-old country and pop sensation is re-releasing her top-selling CD "Fearless" Oct.

September 4th, 2009 RADIOHEAD frontman THOM YORKE has given fans of vinyl a boost - his new solo single will be available on wax two weeks before it hits the internet as a download. The singer/songwriter will release FeelingPulledApartbyHorses on 21 September (09) as a limited-edition 12-inch single.

September 4th, 2009 Country sensation CARRIE UNDERWOOD has become the latest victim of Internet piracy - a rough cut of her new song has been leaked online 10 days before its official release. As a result, the singer has given country radio stations permission to play the tune, Cowboy Casanova, almost a week earlier than expected.

September 2nd, 2009 JERRY SPRINGER is returning to AMERICA'S GOT TALENT - he is set to host a live version of the hit reality show in Las Vegas. The TV talk show veteran served as presenter on the Simon Cowell talent hunt for two seasons, before quitting last year (08) to star in Broadway musical Chicago.

September 1st, 2009 Jerry Springer to host live 'America's Got Talent'LOS ANGELES — Jerry Springer is coming back in the "America's Got Talent" fold — this time hosting a live version of the TV talent contest in Las Vegas. Springer, who served as host of "America's Got Talent" for two seasons on NBC, will emcee the Las Vegas show at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino starting in October.

August 21st, 2009 Country singer hopes to break interview recordNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jack Ingram better be in a chatty mood come Tuesday.

August 19th, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell had to finally call the police after it was found that 2006 X-Factor winner Leona Lewis' new track was leaked on the Internet. Cowell, the producer of the show, discovered that hackers targeted his record company Syco's computers in a bid to nick tracks.

July 5th, 2009 LONDON - Leona Lewis is said to be upset after she found that her four unfinished songs have been leaked online. The singer was shocked when fans started telling her that they liked the new songs, including possible future singles 'Brave' and 'I Got You'.

June 30th, 2009 BMI to honor Kristofferson as a music iconNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kris Kristofferson will be honored by BMI as a music icon during the music licensing organization's country awards in November.

June 30th, 2009 Jerry Lewis set to direct B'way 'Nutty Professor'NEW YORK — Jerry Lewis — Broadway musical director? The legendary comedian will direct a stage version of "The Nutty Professor," the 1963 film he co-wrote and in which he starred as the nerdy title character. The show will feature music by Marvin Hamlisch and a book and lyrics by Rupert Holmes.

June 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leona Lewis is planning to buy a country home worth one million pounds, it has emerged. The 'Bleeding Love' singer - who has been living in Los Angeles - is currently in talks to purchase a converted barn in a village in Hertfordshire, east England, reports The China Daily.

May 4th, 2009 Composer Jerry Herman set for a special Tony AwardNEW YORK — Jerry Herman is set for a special Tony Award. The Tony administration committee says the composer of "Hello, Dolly!" and "Mame" will receive a special lifetime-achievement prize during the awards ceremony June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.