Perez Hilton — Yee-haw!! While she might’ve been Kelly Clarkson’s top pick for Jennifer Lopez’s replacement on Idol, it looks like Carrie Underwood will be taking up a not-so different role! For the fifth year, Carrie will be hosting the Country Music Associa... more info

Mjsbigblog — Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were in Nashville yesterday for a photo shoot, preparing to host “The 46th Annual CMA Awards. more info

Mjsbigblog — Nashville entertainment news reporter, Jimmy Carter, tweets an update this morning on what he knows about the Brad Paisley discussions with American Idol for a seat at the judges panel. more info

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Mjsbigblog — Country Vibe has a source confirming that country superstar, Brad Paisley is indeed meeting with American Idol execs this week about possibly joining the judges' panel more info

Mjsbigblog — Lauren Alaina Says Brad Paisley Would Make a Great "American Idol" Judge Simon Cowell Drops $500k to Pamper 'X Factor' Finalists Congrats to Glee star, Chris Colfer. His new children's novel lands atop the New York Times bestsellers list more info

ContactMusic — Brad Paisley has been tipped as the most likely individual to take the final judging spot on American Idol though reports suggest the show would need to overhaul its current schedule and build the programme around the country star Paisley is understo... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Country singer and songwriter Brad Paisley is the latest name to bubble up in the endless speculation about who’ll join the “American Idol” judging panel following the recent departures of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. more info

ContactMusic — With all the furore thats gone on surrounding Foxs acquisition of pop diva icon Mariah Carey for a judges slot in next years American Idol people seem to have forgotten that there were in actual fact two places to fill with Aerosmith man Steven Tyler... more info

Starpulse — Fox executives are seriously considering adding country star Brad Paisley to the "American Idol" judging panel, according to Deadline.com. Mariah Carey just joined the program, taking over Jennifer... more info