Who says only "the kids" can rock? A handful of new CDs from older, established artists are on the horizon for the new year, tickling my ears with hip collaborations, serious ambitions and a "supergroup" to slay all supergroups. ... Next month America returns with Here & Now on Sony's Burgundy Records label, featuring the duo's first new music on a major label in 20 years. Packed with special guests Ben Kweller, Ryan Adams, Stephen Bishop and members of Nada Surf, My Morning Jacket and Fountains of Wayne, co-production is by Adam Schlesinger and Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha. A bonus second CD is included in the first pressing, presenting a dozen classics performed live at the XM satellite radio studios last year. ... Just in time for Valentine's Day, Belinda Carlisle is taking a sophisticated turn from her image as the voice of The Go-Go's by releasing a new album that salutes the popular music of France from the 1940s through the 1960s. Sung entirely in French, Voila! features guests Natacha Atlas, Brian Eno and Hothouse Flowers guitarist Fiachna O'Braonain, with songs by Edith Piaf, Francoise Hardy and Jacques Brel. A limited edition pressing of the Rykodisc release will contain a bonus CD with four of the tracks sung in English, including Serge Gainsbourg's "Bonnie and Clyde." ... Releasing his first new music in 10 years, Country Hall of Fame member Charlie Louvin is back with a new CD on the Tompkins Square Records imprint. Due in February, the yet-untitled album features members of Superchunk, Bright Eyes and Lambchop, and special guests Elvis Costello, George Jones, Will Oldham, Jeff Tweedy, Bobby Bare, Tom T. Hall and Paul Burch, who duets with Louvin on "Long Journey Home." ... Rickie Lee Jones is rocking hard in her new, upcoming album, The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard, incorporating the teaching of Jesus into each song. Highlights on the New West Records CD included the tale of cruising to the pearly gates in "Elvis Cadillac" and the transfixing "Nobody Knows My Name." A deluxe edition will also be available with a SACD disc and a DVD of mini-films, photography and MP3 files to share with all your digital devices. ... Regardless of if she truly "broke up the band," Yoko Ono stands tall in her vilification with Yes, I'm a Witch, due in February on Astralwerks. A wild ride of guests were given access to her catalog and asked to re-create new interpretations from whatever elements in the original recordings intrigued them. Who's at the party? Involved participants include Jason Pierce of Spiritualized, Hank Shocklee of Public Enemy fame, Cat Power, Le Tigre, The Flaming Lips, Porcupine Tree, Peaches, DJ Spooky, The Apples in Stereo and the Polyphonic Spree. ... We're just a few weeks away from the debut single, "Kingdom of Doom," by a new killer quartet produced by Danger Mouse that boasts former members of The Clash, The Verve and Blur. Calling themselves The Good, The Bad, and The Queen, Paul Simonon, Simon Tong and Damon Albarn, as well as former Fela Kuti drummer Tony Allen, have made this new "supergroup" a real hair-raising anticipation. Tune into the band's site on MySpace on Dec. 18 to view their debut concert from London the week before. ... One of Rock's most beloved documentaries is getting a digitally remastered facelift with a bonus book and a new film by director D.A. Pennebaker. Docurama is releasing Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back - '65 Tour Deluxe Edition in February, newly edited and expanded from hours of unreleased footage. The two DVD set features audio commentary, a reproduction of the 168-page companion book from 1968 and a "flip book" of the famous "Subterranean Homesick Blues" cue-card segment, often sited as the first Rock video clip. ... More long-lost video archives are seeing the light of day on DVD next month from Shout! Factory. The label has assembled a three-DVD box set of ABC Television's Hootenanny series, debuting in 1963 as a traveling jamboree of popular Folk music. Featuring vintage performances from Johnny Cash, Judy Collins, The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Carly Simon and The Chad Mitchell Trio, the short-lived series also included comedy from Bill Cosby, Vaughan Meader and Woody Allen. So, where are Bob Dylan, the Kingston Trio, Joan Baez, and other greats of the era? Unfortunately, the show blacklisted left-leaning artists who refused to sign the McCarthy-flavored "loyalty oaths."

Television Alert
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno welcomes the Christmas spirit of Twisted Sister Wednesday, Sarah McLachlan Friday and The Killers Monday. Late Night with Conan O'Brien hosts Aimee Mann Wednesday and Tony Bennett Monday. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson boasts Jet Wednesday and Oingo Boingo-founder-turned-Hollywood-composer Danny Elfman Tuesday. Last Call with Carson Daly gives the green light to OK Go Friday. Jimmy Kimmel Live presents The Living End Wednesday, Beck Thursday and (+44) Tuesday. Austin City Limits' musical guests this weekend on PBS are Corinne Bailey Rae and KT Tunstall. And Saturday Night Live's musical guest and host this weekend is Justin Timberlake.

New Releases Coming Tuesday
Bullet For My Valentine ­ The Poison: Live At Brixton (Trustkill) multi-camera concert DVD filmed earlier this year, with five music videos, backstage footage, a photo gallery and rare episodes of Bullet TV; DJ Clue ­ The Professional: Part 3 (Def Jam) with guests Young Jeezy, Paul Wall and Fat Joe, plus the first single, "Like This," co-written with Kanye West; Neil Young ­ Living With War (Reprise) remixed CD reissue featuring a bonus DVD of videos for each song directed by the artist.