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As he prepares to release his new album Band Of Brothers, Willie Nelson is set to answer your questions in Uncut as part of our regular Audience With… feature. So is there anything you’ve always wanted to ask the legendary outlaw? How did he get interested in the martial art of Gong Kwon Yu Sul? Is it true he used to bumble bees as a kid in Abbott, Texas? What is his favourite cover version of one of his songs?

Morrissey has cancelled all dates on his US tour due to illness. The singer was recently forced to postpone live dates in Atlanta, Baltimore and Washington, and has now cancelled his entire tour to give him time to recover from his bout of ill health. A note on the singer's Facebook page explains that the singer is suffering from a respiratory infection he caught in Miami, and his symptoms have now worsened.

Damon Albarn has played "Song 2" live for the first time without his Blur bandmates – watch footage of it below. The singer is currently touring the US supporting his solo album, Everyday Robots. While Albarn has been playing Blur material on the tour, with tracks including "Out Of Time" and "This Is A Low", last night's gig at Royale, Boston, was the first time he has played "Song 2" and the first time ever without his Blur bandmates.

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers are streaming two new songs from their forthcoming album, Hypnotic Eye. You can hear "U Get Me High" and "Red River" below. Hypnotic Eye will be released on July 29. The band will begin a North American tour on August 3. Petty has also announced that every ticket purchased for the upcoming tour will include a copy of Hypnotic Eye.

As he prepares to release his new solo album Tied To A Star, J Mascis is set to answer your questions in Uncut as part of our regular Audience With… feature. So is there anything you’ve always wanted to ask the legendary frontman? Who are his guitar heroes? Why did he turn down Kurt Cobain's invitation to join Nirvana? What's his favourite Dinosaur Jr album?

Paul McCartney has postponed a number of US tour dates, as he continues to recover a virus which saw him hospitalised in Tokyo, Japan last month. Writing on his official website, McCartney said: "I'm sorry but it’s going to be a few more weeks before we get rocking in America again. I’m feeling great but taking my docs' advice to take it easy for just a few more days. Look forward to seeing you all soon."

Morrissey debuted a new album song "Kick The Bride Down The Aisle" onstage in Boston on Saturday night [June 7]. Click below to watch fan-shot footage of the live unveiling of the song at the Boston Opera House. The studio version of the track will feature on Morrissey's new album World Peace Is None of Your Business, which is set for release on July 14.

Jack White has announced plans for three UK arena tours set to take place this November. While play Leeds First Direct Arena on November 17, Glasgow SSE Hydro on November 18 and London O2 Arena on November 19. Tickets go on general sale on June 13 at 9am. The shows will follow White's sold-out gig at London's Eventim Apollo on July 5 and his performance later this month at Glastonbury. White's second solo album Lazaretto is available now. Jack White plays: London Eventim Apollo (July 5) Leeds First Direct Arena (November 17)