• An Amazon.com acquisition of eMusic is not going to happen, sources told Digital Music News. Said one source on Amazon.com's digital strategy, "They are unsure of their plans, and very confused." (Digital Music News)

• The U.S. government will filed two complaints against China at the World Trade Organization that aim to stop piracy of copyrighted movies, music, games and books. The RIAA's Mitch Bainwol was quick with the quote: "This failure to abide by international standards and obligations is in no one's interest -- least of all China's, whose cultural and economic opportunities are completely stifled by the quagmire of piracy." (Billboard.biz)

• Now that EMI has pushed interoperability closer to a reality, it's time to think about digital kiosks. Some feel the segment's time already came and went. Some, like Mix & Burn (which has partnered with Trans World), are optimistic. The price of kiosks probably needs to come down, and interaction with portable devices is going to be more important than the ability to burn to CD. (Self Service)

• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has formed a partnership with country musician Josh Turner. The chain will sponsor Turner's summer tour and will get an exclusive live CD that will be recorded on April 19th at the Ryman in Nashville. (Press release)

• It's that time of the year...time for Circuit City's "Best of Class" awards that honor vendors "who put customers first while demonstrating 'best in class' performance." Universal Music Group was one of the winners in the Merchandising Vendor category and was the only music company to take home an award. (Press release)

• A pricing expert talks about iTunes' pricing system. (Blogging Stocks)