Steve Morse writes for the Boston Globe about Jimmy’s surge into country music.

Jimmy Buffett may be a beach-bum troubadour to his Parrothead fans, but he’s Nashville’s newest icon. Country stars have signed up in droves to sing with him ever since he and Alan Jackson scored a No. 1 hit with It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, a hedonistic anthem that fits Buffett’s slap-happy escapism.

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The popular Carl Hiaasen children’s novel “Hoot,” is being produced by Frank Marshall and Jimmy Buffett, who will also provide music for the film.

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The 2005 Salty Piece of Land Tour kicked off Thursday night in Columbia, South Carolina at the sold-out Colonial Center.

Buffett brought out some obscure songs that haven’t been played much in recent years, including Presents to Send You, Last Mango in Paris, Bananan Republics, Diamond as Big as the Ritz, and Uncle John’s Band. For the complete set list, click here. To view interesting notes about the show, click here.

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The State article – Parking lot has changes in latitude.

The tour continues Saturday in Sunrise, Florida at the Office Depot Center.

It wasn’t official, but the buzz on the Coconut Telegraph was that Jimmy Buffett could make unscheduled stops to his two restaurants in Myrtle Beach this week.

Buffett, who is known for surprise visits and impromptu concerts, will play Thursday at the Colonial Center in Columbia and Feb. 23 at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C.

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The Miami Herald sat down with Jimmy Buffett for an insightful interview. They discuss License to Chill, the upcoming tour, Kenny Chesney’s new island CD, among other topics.

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