LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. comedian Steve Martin, best known for Hollywood films like "The Pink Panther," says he is set to release his first musical album.

UPI Almanac for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009.

NASHVILLE, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Numerous musicians performed a free concert at Nashville's Douglas Corner Monday night as a tribute to late country music star Jerry Reed.

UPI Almanac for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Leon Fleisher, Diana Ross, Brian Wilson, Steve Martin and Martin Scorsese have been recognized at the 30th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.

UPI almanac for Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- A Walk of Fame is being constructed in Nashville, from Schermerhorn Symphony Center to Music Row, commemorating some legends of country music.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., July 4 (UPI) -- The co-founder of Mercury Records, Irving Green, has passed away of natural causes at 90.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Nashville's first female music manager, Louise Scruggs, the wife of banjo legend Earl Scruggs, has died at age 78.