Editor's Picks

Jack White pays tax bill for historic Detroit temple

by John Gallagher, Detroit Free Press - June 4, 2013

The musician's gift saves the famed venue where The Who and the Rolling Stones once played.

Nobody throws a festival like Electric Daisy

by Chloe Kent, Special for USA TODAY - May 29, 2013

The EDM work ethic? "It's not work hard, play hard; it's just work hard."

Eminem's publisher sues Facebook over ad

by Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press - May 21, 2013

Eight Mile Style says a Facebook ad lifted music from Eminem's 'Under the Influence.'

'Idol' crown leaves Candice Glover 'speechless'

by Bill Keveney, USA TODAY - May 16, 2013

The winner and runner-up talk backstage after Thursday night's coronation.

Katy Perry crashes Rolling Stones tour in Vegas

by Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY - May 13, 2013

Katy Perry joined Mick Jagger on stage for 'Beast of Burden.'

Buddy Guy honored at NARM Music Biz Awards

by Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY - May 10, 2013

The blues great received the Chairman's Award for Sustained Creative Achievement

Jazz Fest wraps up: Once more, with feeling

by Jerry Shriver USA TODAY, USA TODAY - May 6, 2013

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival ended its seven-day run.

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman dead at 49

by Kim Willis, USA TODAY - May 2, 2013

He hadn't toured with Slayer since 2011, when he contracted a flesh-eating disease.

First pro athlete is out, so where are gay movie stars?

by Maria Puente, USA TODAY - April 29, 2013

If the first pro athlete can come out, is it really possible there are no gay movie stars?

Willie Nelson, still on the road at 80

Born in Abbott, Texas, on April 30, 1933, Willie Nelson, the original Red Headed Stranger, the father of Outlaw music, as American an icon as they come, turns 80 on Tuesday. Here are just a few highlights from all of his years on the road.