Blog Posts by Wendy Geller

Photo: Jon KopaloffJennifer Nettles apparently has been enjoying an unusually productive maternity leave. The Sugarland singer, who has been (seemingly) laying low since the birth of her son in December, has announced she'll be releasing a solo album with a target date of Fall 2013.

But wait, there's more--Nettles will be working with famed producer Rick Rubin for the new project. Rubin has helmed releases by a score of storied artists, including Johnny Cash, the Dixie Chicks, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, and many others.

"I am absolutely thrilled and wholly proud to be working with Rick Rubin on my new solo album," Nettles stated on Friday. "“If you ask any musician who is on their producer 'bucket list’, Rick would be on each and every one."

Frank Ocean (Photo: Jamie McCarthy)If you're tired of the same-old, same-old awards shows--best this, best that, yawn- the O Music Awards are coming back again this year to shake things up. MTV, VH1, and CMT's fourth annual show celebrating music, technology and fan influence will feature its usual round of unorthodox categories, with Beck and Frank Ocean leading the pack of nominees.

Beck and Ocean have two nods each. Other artists nominated include Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Miranda Lambert, Pussy Riot, Ed Sheeran, David Bowie, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and Tyler, the Creator.

Of course, the awards categories themselves at this particular show are of as much interest as the colorful list nominees themselves. Returning categories this year include Digital Genius Award, Fan Army FTW, Best Web-Born Artist, Must Follow Artist on Twitter, Best Music App, Best Artist Instagram…and the fetchingly titled Too Much Ass for TV .

Dakota BradleyCountry newcomer Dakota Bradley may have the perfect pedigree for Nashville success--he's just 18 years old and already has an insanely catchy debut single co-produced by none less than Tim McGraw--but this is one musician who learned his chops in a totally different genre.

"When I was 12, I picked up my first guitar," Bradley explains. The first song he learned how to play? "Stranglehold, by Ted Nugent."

Bradley's breakout single "Somethin' Like Somethin'" doesn't sound a whole lot like the Motor City Madman. In fact, the summery, upbeat tune sounds like something McGraw himself might record. But just so you know where this kid's roots lie…!

George Strait (photo: Ethan Miller)George Strait may have set the country music world reeling last September when he announced he'd be retiring from the road. However, he did assure fans that he was by no means retiring from the recording studio--and he's made good on that promise with his new album, Love Is Everything.

Although this marks his 40th (!) studio full-length, Strait insists that he's still out to create the very best album of his life every time he steps into the studio.

Wings in 1976Let's go back to 1976, shall we? In that year, Paul McCartney and his post-Beatles band Wings had released their groundbreaking live album Wings Over America, documenting their North American tour.

Now--back to 2013, and a spectacular re-release of the album is on tap for May 28, including new and remastered material from the epic UK group. We at Yahoo! Music have the first listen to the remastered version of "Rock Show," which features the '76 lineup of the band including McCartney's beloved late wife Linda.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, who gave birth to her first child in December, has been generous with funny new-mom chatter on Twitter--musing about nipple cream, postpartum dieting, and other baby-related subjects. What she has been a little stingy with, however, is photos of her new arrival.

So, what better day than Mother's Day to debut an absolutely adorable shot of her baby son Magnus?

Jennifer Nettles/Twitter

"So much love and joy on my first Mother's Day! A very Happy Mother's Day to all the Mamas," tweeted the proud mom.

Everyone knows that America's sweetheart, Taylor Swift, can play the good-girl role to a tee. But who knew she could also rock a startlingly grown-up, almost naughty side as well? The singer showed off both of these dueling devil-angel styles during her Sunday night show in Washington D.C.

"Bad" Taylor took the stage dressed in an outfit quite divergent from her usual floaty, ethereal costumes--a black bra-style top and satin hotpants, accessorized with knee-high boots and wildly tousled hair. Appropriately, a troupe of masked male dancers fell at her feet.

Photo: AKM-GSI

Photo: AKM-GSI

When it comes to wacky fashion, Ke$ha undoubtedly sets the bar admirably high: The singer has a headdress made from her fans' teeth, for heaven's sake. However, she managed to outdo even herself this week with her outfit for new video "Crazy Kids."

There's not really much that can be said about this ensemble...except that it leaves the casual viewer speechless. In addition to, well, everything you see here--Ke$ha additionally accessorized with denim Daisy Dukes, lacy thigh-high stockings, and super-thick platform sneakers. We suppose she has some method or purpose to this particular style; it's just that we can't figure it out for the life of us.

(Photo: Splash News)

Ke$ha's single "Crazy Girls" featuring will.i.am was released April 29; there's also a remix featuring Pitbull.