Americana Awards celebrate legacy of Wanda Jackson (AP)

AP - Wanda Jackson had no idea the influence she would have on future rock 'n' roll women when she carved a sharp, distinctive line across the heartwood of the new genre back in the 1950s and '60s.

Top 20 Concert Tours (AP)
AP - The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

Rapper Tempah leads MOBO award contenders (Reuters)
Reuters - English rapper Tinie Tempah is leading the way among contenders for this year's MOBO awards with four nominations including Best Newcomer and Best UK Act.

Ex-Guns N' Roses bassist leaves Jane's Addiction (Reuters)

Reuters - Rock band Jane's Addiction said Monday it has parted ways with its latest bass player, former Guns N' Roses member Duff McKagan, five months after announcing his addition to the oft-vacated post.

The XX win UK Mercury music prize for debut album (Reuters)
Reuters - Electronic band the xx have been named the winners of Britain's 2010 Mercury Prize for their debut album, "The xx."

Carl Barat moves on with solo album, fatherhood (Reuters)

Reuters - Carl Barat is a busy but a happy man these days.

Amy Winehouse sings again on Quincy Jones album (AP)

AP - Amy Winehouse is making music again.

Rihanna reveals "Loud" album title, debuts single (Reuters)

Reuters - Rihanna unveiled her new single "Only Girl (In the World)" on Tuesday shortly after announcing the title of her fifth studio album, "Loud," on her official fansite.

Country singer James Otto hospitalized in Nashville (AP)

AP - Country singer James Otto is hospitalized in Nashville.

APNewsBreak: Spears' ex disputes abuse claims (AP)

AP - An attorney for Britney Spears' ex-husband called child abuse claims leveled at the singer by a former bodyguard baseless and motivated by money.