The 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition hits stores today. Jimmy recorded a video for a new song entitled “Getting The Picture,” which will be included with the Swimsuit Edition. You can also purchase the video from iTunes.

As part of the launch, SI.com has a Musicians and Models section featuring Jimmy. There are photos, an excerpt of the video, and a Q&A with Buffett. Check it out here.

Also, a Martin Shellback signature guitar autographed by Jimmy Buffett and all 21 of the 2007 Swimsuit models is up for auction on eBay now. It’s the guitar featured in Buffett’s “Getting The Picture” video.

The proceeds from the auction, which runs through February 23rd, will benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic and the New Orleans Habitat for Humanity’s Musicians’ Village.

60 Minutes remembered Ed Bradley tonight, including a special piece on his friends by Steve Kroft that included an interview with close friend Jimmy Buffett.

“I’m just glad I got here, my wife called me and said – I was in Hawaii – and said, ‘You need to get back here and see Ed.’ And I’m glad I made it,” Buffett said in the special as he fought back tears.

Read the transcript of the special here.

Watch the full video of the special here.

Jimmy Buffett appeared on the Today Show this morning on NBC. He talked with Matt Lauer about his new album, the France Ecstasy incident, and Buffett’s continued success. He then performed “Bama Breeze” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.”

Watch the appearance on MSN Video:

– The chat with Matt
– “Bama Breeze”
– “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”

“Bama Breeze,” Buffett’s first single from the new album, has moved up one spot to number 18 in its second week on the CMT Top 20 Countdown.

Watch the video on Margaritaville.com.

King of the Beach Jimmy Buffett talks about his new CD, Take the Weather With You, which comes out October 10th, on this week’s CMT Insider.

The episode premiers on Saturday, October 7th at 1:30 PM ET/PT.

Other viewing times:
Sunday, October 8, 2006 at 10:30 AM ET/PT
Monday, October 9, 2006 at 2:00 AM ET/PT
Monday, October 9, 2006 at 1:30 PM ET/PT