Legendary Southern rockers Drivin`n Cryin is strongly rumored to hit the road in Europe in 2012 and we thought  a proper history lesson was in order as this band is a vital part of Americana music & cultural history.

Tony Bennett's highly anticipated new release, DUETS II (RPM Records/Columbia Records) debuts at the #1 position on Billboard's top albums chart, with 179,000 units sold in the first week.  The album has remained in the top 5 on iTunes' album chart in the US and other countries since its release.  Digital albums represented 20% of overall sales, the highest for any Bennett album to-date.