LOS ANGELES, CA  [Tuesday Oct.5.2004]  /WMQT.com/ -- Several artists on the Net Music Countdown have new albums in stores today, October 5.

Usher confesses again with the release of "Confessions (Special Edition)." The update to Usher's multi-platinum "Confessions" features a new design, new packaging and four bonus tracks including the duet "My Boo" with Alicia Keys. Usher will stop by MTV's TRL today, October 5, to promote the new release.

In alternative music, Maryland band Good Charlotte offers the 14-track album, "The Chronicles of Life and Death." The band is performing an outdoor concert today at the New York Greenwich Village location of Tower Records to celebrate the record. Good Charlotte's performance will be followed by an in-store CD signing and meet-and-greet.

On the pop, rock and country front, Sony releases the compilation "Mary Had a Little Amp." The fundraising album features children's songs performed by Maroon 5, REM, Dixie Chicks, Lou Reed, Bonnie Raitt, Indigo Girls, Madonna, Dave Matthews and more. Proceeds from "Mary Had a Little Amp" benefit preschool education.

Country's big music release today is George Strait's "50 Number Ones." There's also another George Strait-related album out today called "A Songwriter's Tribute to George Strait."

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