Yes, we are still shaking our heads in concern over the supposed demise of the music recording industry. But it's hard to be depressed about it when the upshot is there are more kinds of music available from so many new sources - and more than plenty from the traditional record labels, too. Our reviewers had no trouble coming up with their top 10s for 2010. See what they picked and compare with your favorites.
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Arthel “Doc” Watson, the legendary North Carolina guitarist and one of the most iconic American musicians of the 20th century, died Tuesday evening at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was 89 years old. 
Arthel “Doc” Watson, the legendary North Carolina guitarist and one of the most iconic American musicians of the 20th century, died Tuesday evening at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was 89 years old. 
“Bring Me Home – Live 2011” captures the singer giving someone a backstage tattoo to relieve stage stress. 
The subject of picking parties arose naturally from some recent events: the coming of summer, the news that the biggest event in bluegrass music will unfold in Raleigh next year, and, sadly, the death of Earl Scruggs. 
Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson remains in critical condition at a North Carolina hospital after undergoing colon surgery this week. 
Arthel “Doc” Watson is in critical but improved condition after undergoing colon surgery at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, according to David Holt, his longtime onstage playing partner. 
Coming in second on "American Idol" may still be a path to superstardom, but it no longer offers guaranteed paychecks worthy of the next pop idol or rock star. 
Gregg Allman is getting married for the seventh time. 
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Bernie Worrell has made a career out of being an essential collaborator. What to do? Find out with out free entertainment newsletters, delivered straight to your inbox!
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