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A new Hank Williams collection has just been released, featuring songs that few fans have heard. The Unreleased Recordings of Hank Williams includes rare performances from a Nashville radio program Williams hosted in 1951. The legend's daughter, Jett Williams, discusses the origins of the newly found treasure trove of music.

Comedian Phyllis Diller died Monday at the age of 95. Diller trademarks included a quirky wardrobe, a signature cackle and one-liners about a fictional husband, who she called "Fang."

Though it's sure to attract accolades like "pure" and "classic," the country star's 15th album never seems mired in the past.

The third solo album of singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers debuted at number one in her native Australia. Now, Wayward Angel is out in America and Chambers recently toured the country to promote it. She performs some songs for NPR's Liane Hansen.

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Between Thomas, Lionel, Alfred, Emil, David and Randy (yes, that one), the Newmans have more than 80 Oscar nominations. Neda Ulaby takes a look at this epic clan of Hollywood composers and musicians.

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) made a musical splash Memorial Day weekend in a performance with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra; it was later posted in a video clip on YouTube. Alexander performed a few tunes at the piano in NPR's Studio 4A.

Medieval theologians used to distinguish between land vs. water creatures, not mammals vs. fish. That's good enough for some restaurants — and parishes — in places with large Catholic populations.

The Duhks, a band of five high-energy, heavily tattooed twenty-somethings, has spent the last four years winning over fans across North America and around the world. Hear the eclectic folk group in an interview and performance from Folk Alley.

Kiel delighted moviegoers with his quiet menace and his metal teeth in the role of Jaws, the Bond villain henchman who not only survived his encounters with 007, but also lived happily ever after.

Zanes is a big star in kids' music, and he's collaborated with artists as diverse as Natalie Merchant, Lou Reed and The Blind Boys of Alabama. Zanes' latest release, 76 Trombones, is a tribute to Broadway music, kid-style. He teams up with stars of the Great White Way, including Carol Channing (Hello Dolly!) and Matthew Broderick.