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The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

Willie Nelson and Harry Connick, Jr., have teamed up to record a Christmas single to accompany their new holiday film, "When Angels Sing." The tune is heard in the closing credits of the movie, which made its world premiere Sunday night (March 10) at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, where the film is set. Also starring "Nashville"'s Connie Britton, along with Lyle Lovett and Kris Kristofferson, the family film has many of the cast members performing Christmas songs on camera. Given the option of singing one of their own Christmas compositions or one from a list of festive favorites, Kris chose to sing Willie's holiday classic, "Pretty Paper." See the film's trailer here.

Julie Roberts is set to make her performance debut at SXSW in Austin on Saturday, March 16. The singer will be part of a showcase at Rebels Honky Tonk, which will also feature Blue Sky Riders, Chip Taylor and more. Her 50-minute set will begin at 1:00 AM. On Friday, March 15, Julie will participate in an Unofficial SXSW Day Party at the Easy Beat. Beginning at 1:00 PM, the party also features performances from Sixpence None the Richer's Leigh Nash and the CO. For our sister site, Spinner's best SXSW advice, click here.