Idolator — There’s been a slew of Kelly Clarkson songs surfacing in recent weeks, but truth be told, we’re enjoying this latest musical gem the most: the pop singer stopped by a Daughry concert in Nashville this past weekend, and the Idol alum teamed up for... more info

Mjsbigblog — I love when Idols from different seasons collide, and it happened in a big way at Sunday’s Daughtry concert in Nashville. Kelly Clarkson joined Chris Daughtry on stage for an acoustic version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” Chris introduced ... more info

MTV.com News — Whether she wins or not, there's no doubting that Bowersox is season nine's finest artist.By Eric Ditzian Crystal Bowersox Photo: FOX It's final report card time in our "American Idol" classroom, but before we get into sizing up Crystal Bow... more info

MTV.com News — Simon Cowell calls Patty Griffin cover 'the best performance and the song of the night.'By Eric Ditzian Crystal Bowersox Performs On "American Idol" May 25 Photo: FOX On Tuesday (May 25) night, "American Idol" fans got their first true tas... more info

Guardian Music — 'I like art that's provocative – art that inspires you to think, or dance, or have sex, or go out and get loaded'What got you started?A crush. I had a boyfriend in college who was in a jazz band and had a little studio in his room. We started writi... more info

Mjsbigblog — ‘Idolatry’: Surviving Alex, Lilly, and Katelyn’s ousters; searching for hope in Idol’s ninth season An ode to American Idol’s ninth season, inspired by Crystal Bowersox’s Tracy Chapman cover from last Tuesday’s performan... more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' Top 12 cheat sheet looks at Bowersox's strengths and weaknesses.By Jim Cantiello Crystal Bowersox Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage On Thursday night, "American Idol" revealed its Top 12 Finalists for the ninth season of the hi... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — Aloe Blacc has had an interesting career, starting out as MC for indie hip-hop group Emanon some 15 years ago and bouncing all over the independent scene earning the nickname "indie R. Kelly". Thankfully Blacc doesn't mess around with teenagers or c... more info

MTV.com News — Katie Stevens and Paige Miles appear to be headed home.By Eric Ditzian, with additional reporting by Gil Kaufman Crystal Bowersox on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images The first grade in this week's "American I... more info

VH1 News — Crystal Bowersox's "Give Me One Reason" dominated "American Idol" ladies night. "Right now, you are the one everyone has to beat," Simon said after her Tracy Chapman cover. more info