UPI Almanac for Monday, Sept. 8, 2008.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Drummer Buddy Harman, known for his rhythmic beats for singers Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, has died in Nashville at the age of 79, his daughter says.

NASHVILLE, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Steel guitarist Don Helms, who worked with country music stars Hank Williams and Patsy Cline, has died in Nashville at the age of 81, a friend says.

LOS ANGELES, May 15 (UPI) -- "Crazy," a movie inspired by the life of late guitar great Hank Garland, is set to open the 2008 Jacksonville (Fla.) Film Festival.

UPI Almanac for Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007.

HOLLYWOOD, July 12 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress-singer Jessica Simpson said everything about her is real and credits a fellow Texan for helping her launch her music and acting careers.

RUMSON, N.J., June 19 (UPI) -- Despite rumors to the contrary, New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi haven't gone country on their latest album, "Lost Highway."

Today is Friday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2006 with 114 to follow.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- When New York played home to auditions for the sixth season of "American Idol," the show's judges were surprised to find the contestants weren't New Yorkers.