"Opry" stage that once held Cash and Presley to be replaced (Reuters)

Reuters - For six decades the stage supported the likes of Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, with the "hillbilly dust" sprinkled across its blonde oak planks adding to the legend of the Grand Ole Opry.

Lung cancer forces "Wild Thing" singer to retire (Reuters)

Reuters - Reg Presley, lead singer of British band The Troggs, famed for their 1966 anthem "Wild Thing," said on Thursday that he was retiring after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

New app takes cyber-jamming a new level (Reuters)

Reuters - Music junkies looking to looking to live out their rock 'n' roll fantasies in a virtual realm will have their chance in March.

How low can you go? Record label launches bass hunt (Reuters)

Reuters - The Decca music label is looking for a singer who can go where no other singer is believed to have gone before -- a low "E," which is nearly three octaves below a middle "C" on the piano.

Madonna: Super Bowl show a "dream" come true (Reuters)

Reuters - Pop superstar Madonna said it was a dream come true to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday and conceded she was feeling pressure at the idea of singing in front of the huge live television audience.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb makes "spectacular" recovery (Reuters)

Reuters - Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said on Friday he had made a "spectacular" recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to be cancer.

Competition is name of the game on 'The Voice' (AP)

AP - The competition is fierce on season two of NBC's "The Voice," and we haven't even met the contestants.

Madonna launching video on billboards, online (AP)

AP - Clear Channel is giving Madonna all its luvin'.

Springsteen guitarist anticipates emotional shows (AP)

AP - Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steve Van Zandt s ays touring without saxophonist Clarence Clemons is sure to be emotional for the E Street Band and its audience.

Black Sabbath drummer says may pull out of reunion (Reuters)

Reuters - Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has said he will not participate in the British heavy metal band's reunion recordings and tour unless he is offered a "signable" contract.