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Following an overwhelming run of hardships, country-music singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson went into a period of isolation, supporting himself by penning hits for Trace Adkins and George Strait. In a session from WXPN, he performs songs from That Lonesome Song.

On Two Suns, the British songstress Natasha Khan explores an alter ego named Pearl, a blonde femme-fatale who acts as Khan's yin to her desert-born yang. Bat for Lashes performs its lush, beat-heavy tribute to the lead character of The Karate Kid and more, from WXPN.

Former J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf discusses his new album, Midnight Souvenirs, in an interview on World Cafe. The record features contributions by Shelby Lynne, Neko Case and Merle Haggard.

The British model released her debut album, The Ghost Who Walks, earlier this year. Produced by her rock-star husband, Jack White, the record is elegant and well-written, and full of organ and pedal steel. Listen to Elson's in-studio performance here.

The legendary soul and gospel singer is one of the most prominent vocalists in contemporary music. Her latest release, You Are Not Alone, has been lauded as one of her most powerful works to date.

On Cloak and Cipher's standout title track, Land of Talk fuses punky garage-rock guitar riffs, a plonky bass groove and ramshackle beats with Elizabeth Powell's charming, willowy voice.

This is essentially the pitch for a new line of designer horse shoes. They're sold by a Kentucky company called Horse Kicks. It makes classic shoes, shaped to fit around a horse's hoof.

An industry study found smokers save society money — in part because they tend to die young.

The Austrian press reports after his shift in Vienna, the driver was inspecting his bus and found a bag of cash. Stacks of euros worth $500,000. He gave the money to police, and they tracked down the owner, a 77-year-old woman.

A shopkeeper left destitute by the earthquake gets a new life. And a village breaks ground on a center for washing and storing mangoes.