Mjsbigblog — Idol promo shoot with Kris Allen is today: @Gsafarian: “Another busy day wrapped! Tomorrow it’s a 6:45 am call and a huge promo shoot day with @KrisAllen. Looking forward to it :0). GN everyone!” @KrisAllen: “Up early for th... more info

Mjsbigblog — Brian Mansfield  of USA Today reported on a colleague,  Elysa Gardner, who got to hear a few of  Lee DeWyze’s new songs this week.  She describes “Live It Up” as being in the “Jack Johnson/Jason Mraz vein.” Lee co-wrot... more info

CNN Showbiz — With two careers that keep them on the road, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher haven't had much together time since their July 10 wedding, but the singer says for her, marriage is a perfect fit. more info

The 9513 Country Music — Using pre-defined criteria, CMT chose its first-ever artists of the year: Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Zac Brown Band. They’ll be honored during a 90-minute special, CMT Artists of the Year, on Dec. 3 The Tenne... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood and Mandisa saw double digit increases in sales this week while Fantasia continues to head up the Idol only album chart (edged out by Santana featuring Daughtry and Now 35 (no numbers, yet) featuring Carrie). Daught... more info

People.com — The country star's marriage to Mike Fisher isn't "conventional," but it is blissful, she says more info

The 9513 Country Music — Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were announced as performers for the Nov. 10th CMA Awards. Rounding out the list in this second announcement of performers were Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Sugarland, and George Strait. After six... more info

Mjsbigblog — In an impromptu Monday night twitter party with her fans, Kelly Clarkson spilled a few tantalizing details about her upcoming album. When will the album come out? “Probably not till the beginning of the year but my single will ... more info

People.com — Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Sugarland and George Strait are also added to the lineup more info

Mjsbigblog — Oriathi joins Carrie Underwood onstage at the Hollywood Bowl. Photo @Ch4chi Carrie Underwood performed in front of 17 thousand fans at a sold-out show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last night. She and her band were backed by ... more info