Readers are solely responsible for the content of the comments they post here. Comments are subject to the site's terms and conditions of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Houston Chronicle. Full Article at Houston Chronicle

Once 'too country for country radio,' Jamey Johnson back on top Jamey Johnson could feel vindicated — or vengeful — if he were so disposed. These days, the singer and songwriter from Alabama is a darling of the country music world. Full Article at The Oakland Press

WHEELING, W.Va. -- The two-officer-per-cruiser issue was the hot topic at the City Council meeting in Wheeling Tuesday night. Full Article at WTOV Steubenville

Commenting allows our readers to share information, insights and observations about the news stories on our site. We encourage lively, thoughtful discussion, but ask you to refrain from abusive, racist or profane comments. Full Article at Belleville News-Democrat

(Press-Register/Bill Starling)Construction crews work on the main entrace of the casino at the Country Crossing entertainment development last week. Full Article at Everything Alabama

Looks like Sarah Palin has disappointed some of her fans: She's making a big mistake. One of the most important things a country star does is cater to the fans. Full Article at Tom Watson

Most of the albums listed here are greatest hits collections. However, if you were going to start a country album collection Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and George Strait surely would be on your list. Full Article at Associated Content

George Jones may be 78 years old, but the title of his 1992 hit still holds true. He "don't need your rockin' chair." "Not yet," Jones says with a laugh as he waits in the parking lot of a Home Depot while his wife, Nancy, shops for a few things. Full Article at St. Louis Post-Dispatch

George Jones will perform at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL campus on Saturday, lugging along a country music tradition that stretches back 55 years. Full Article at Belleville News-Democrat

In the new Constitutional Reform Bill, civil servants of the Crown are referred to as "the civil service of the State". Full Article at The Telegraph

The Cash surname is royalty in country music circles, but its legacy didn't start, nor end, with "The Man in Black," thanks to Johnny's brother, Tommy Cash, who has long carried on the hit tradition. Full Article at Rutherford Daily News Journal

Published: 11/16/2009 2:19 AM Last Modified: 11/16/2009 2:19 AM This is one great old-school country album that really cooks. Full Article at Tulsa World

Question: What is the reason for a drop-off charge for a rental car? Sometimes it is assessed, and other times it is not. In October, for instance, I rented a car in Phoenix with a California license plate, and I dropped it off at LAX. The fee was $200. Full Article at Los Angeles Times

I'd be lying if I didn't admit to having a serious bout of trepidation when I headed off the other night to see "Crazy Heart," the new Fox Searchlight film that stars Jeff Bridges as Bad Blake, a hard-drinking, faded country star relegated to one-night... Full Article at Los Angeles Times

George Jones On Rap Asked whether he’d ever branch out to a completely different genre of music, like heavy metal or rap, Jones laughed and said: “Rap? That’s tacky….How can you call that music?” he added. “Now, I love music, too. I love all kinds. Full Article at The Daily Swarm

Country music has its coal miners' daughters, lonesome cowboys and honky tonk angels. Men and women have sung about heartbreak, loss and love that lives forever. Full Article at ABC News

"I hope I ain't hyping it too much," Dolly Parton said Monday, discussing her new Live From London CD/DVD package during a screening and question-and-answer session at The Tracking Room. "It's just me, singing, in London. Full Article at The Tennessean

First George Jones. Now Rosanne Cash. Why are country's traditionalists ganging up on the progress country music has made? Full Article at CMT - Country Music News

The star displays his vocal talent during a touching performance of "A Woman's Love." Published: 11/8/2009 2:20 AM Last Modified: 11/8/2009 2:20 AM Alan Jackson brought traditional country music to Tulsa on Saturday. Full Article at Tulsa World