AP - Even though the Court Yard Hounds are a new group, they are hardly your typical baby act. The duo is derived from one of music’s best-selling bands — the Dixie Chicks — and their self-titled debut album is already among the spring’s more anticipated releases.

AP - An English band steeped in harmony, a reggae pioneer, progressive rockers who thrived despite a defection, four Swedes who combined their nation’s traditions with their rock heroes and a man who prowled a ballroom floor singing “I Wanna Be Your Dog” wouldn’t seem to have much in common.

AP - Even in death, Michael Jackson is breaking new records.

Reuters - Pop band Abba was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday in a ceremony that honored genres from the Swedish group’s catchy tunes to the theatrical British rock band Genesis and reggae master Jimmy Cliff.

Reuters - Sony Corp has reached a deal with Michael Jackson’s estate that could be worth as much as $250 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.

Reuters - Tegan & Sara’s latest album, “Sainthood,” has opened the door for the two to spend more time writing together.

Reuters - Kings of Leon will begin a North American amphitheater tour in Atlantic City on June 5, the rock band said Monday.

Reuters - Warner Music Group executives are talking with KKR/Bertelsmann, a private equity-backed music joint venture, about a potential joint bid for beleaguered music company EMI Group, according to two people familiar with the talks.

Reuters - Dan Black is keeping his fingers crossed. The British born but Paris-based musician has been touring North America all winter and from the response, it looks like this could finally be his big break.

AP - A judge has ordered a temporary injunction against the ex-husband of country singer Sara Evans.