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Briefly: James Blunt, Motley Crue, Dave Davies, Ornette Coleman

"All the Lost Souls," the sophomore album from James Blunt, will land in stores Sept. 18, according to Atlantic Records. The disc features the leadoff single "1973," which will premiere worldwide July 23.

Briefly: Ryan Adams, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Bonnaroo, Chali 2na

Singer/songwriter Ryan Adams has nailed down the details for his forthcoming album, "Easy Tiger," and has posted online a cut from the new set.

Grateful Dead, The Doors lead Grammy honor roll

The Grateful Dead and The Doors head a list of influential musical legends to be honored with The Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.

Briefly: Johnny and June Carter Cash, Michelle Branch, Edward Patten

Columbia/Legacy has set a June 7 release date for separate box sets compiling the music of late country artists Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.

Bell-Atlantic Jazz Festival To Hit Four Eastern Cities

The four-city Bell-Atlantic Jazz Festival has announced this year's concerts, which include premieres by Ornette Coleman, a duo performance by Cecil Taylor and Max Roach, and shows by leading improvisers such as Marilyn Crispell, Myra Melford, Uri Caine and Matthew Shipp.