PBS television will air a special "Sessions at West 54th Street," honoring

the late Gram Parsons, on Nov. 5. Known for his work with the

Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers, Parsons is credited

as a pioneer of the country-rock fusion that gave rise to groups like

the Eagles. The special, recorded Sept. 19 (on the 26th anniversary

of Parsons' death), features performances by Chris Hillman,

Steve Earle, the Mavericks, Whiskeytown, Gillian

Welch and David Rawlings, Victoria Williams and

Mark Olsen, Jim Lauderdale, Emmylou Harris,

Sheryl Crow, and John Hiatt. The TV special comes in the

wake of the tribute album Return of the Grievous Angel: A Tribute to

Gram Parsons. Proceeds from the album will benefit the Vietnam

Veterans of America Foundation's "Campaign for a Landmine Free World."