Mjsbigblog — Crystal Bowersox’s Friend Calls ‘American Idol’ Success ‘Surreal’ MAUMEE, Ohio — This time last year, Nathan Woodward could step out of the kitchen at the Village Idiot bar/ pizza restaurant and walk right up to the front of the stage to... more info

Mjsbigblog — Maroon 5 announced their summer tour today, and it looks like Kris Allen, along with VV Brown, will be the opener on four of the dates. Miami FL – 8/19 – Bayfront Amphitheater Atlanta, GA – 8/21 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Davidson, ... more info

CMT — Following the release of their 11th studio album, All in Good Time, the Barenaked Ladies will kick off their U.S. headlining tour at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium Monday (May 10). Describing the venue as "legendary," lead singer and guitarist Ed Rober... more info

411 Mania — BNL hitting more of the US this summer... more info

Mjsbigblog — Via KAddicts Kris Allen will be opening for Canadian rockers, Barnaked Ladies on select dates of the popular band’s summer tour. The tour kicks off on July 8 at Harrah’s in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Kris will also open for Keith Urban on sever... more info

Gigwise — In support of their eleventh studio album... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Barenaked Ladies without Steven Page is like Van Halen without either David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar. more info

Mjsbigblog — Adam Lambert wasn’t the only Season 8 Idol in Las Vegas today. Kris Allen took part in the Mix 94.1, Petapalooza event, performing along with the Barenaked Ladies, Five For Fighting and Orianthi. Attendees were encouraged to bring their pets to ... more info

MTV.com News — Singer knocks protégé Justin Bieber to #2, while Erykah Badu debuts at #4.By Gil Kaufman Usher Photo: Christopher Polk/ Getty Images Apparently the wait was worth it. After several delays, Usher's Raymond v. Raymond finally made it into s... more info

The Newsroom — Alternative rockers the Barenaked Ladies release their first album since the departure of lead vocalist Steven Page. more info