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The alternative country singer from West Texas pays tribute to his late father on an album of honky-tonk country classics, Come on Back. He describes his introduction to country music -- and seeing Johnny Cash perform for the first time -- in a 2005 interview with Terry Gross.

The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.

Beck, one the most acclaimed guitarists in rock and roll history, died Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to his family.

A 65-year-old said she first met and was sexually assaulted by the Aerosmith frontman when she was 16, according to a new lawsuit filed under a California law that extended the statute of limitations.

Aetna, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint are looking to band together and increase their influence on the implementation of policy and overhaul of the nation's health system.

At 67, the Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is finally tackling two rock-star milestones: a memoir and a Christmas album.

Nicole Mones' new Night in Shanghai follows an African-American pianist making his way in the city's nightclub scene on the eve of World War II. Reviewer Alan Cheuse says the story really swings.

I guess it all boils down to what you believe it means to be special. In my case, if being special means becoming a world-famous artist who performs Carnegie Hall recitals, then no, I’m not special.

No one likes being stuck on a delayed flight. One group of passengers got a free concert to ease the stress.

NPR's Scott Simon explains why The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" is a holiday song for those who have troubles and heartache.