"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.

Rising star Angela Meade in Met Opera's `Ernani' (AP)

AP - In an era of overthinking directors, intricate stage movements and concept productions that transport operas through time and locale, there is an argument for Verdi the way it used to be.

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.

Steven Tyler defends national anthem performance (AP)

AP - Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that.

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Amy Winehouse coroner not qualified: UK media (Reuters)

Reuters - The family of late soul singer Amy Winehouse said on Wednesday it was "taking advice" after learning that the coroner at the inquest into her death had resigned because she was not qualified to practise in Britain.

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.

Mother of slain actress settles suit with Spector (AP)

AP - A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer.

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.