Idolator — :: Finale details! Former Idols Elliot Yamin, Michael Johns, Kris Allen, Taylor Hicks, Carrie Underwood will be performing. And non-Idols, such as Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Hall and Oates, Chicago and The Bee Gees will allegedly perform as w... more info

Mjsbigblog — This thread is going to be the central repository for rumors/confirmation about this week’s final and finale. I’m keeping it pinned, so keep checking back for updates. RUMORS @h20waterconvo tweeted last night:  “Fox 11 News just said Lee &... more info

Mjsbigblog — It’s press day at the Nokia Check out some photos from today’s Idol press junket at the Nokia theater.  Idols past and present dropped by to meet with the press. Photos:  Mix 106.3, Q104.  In town for the junket: Elliott Yamin, Taylor Hicks, ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Which special guest stars will be performing on Wednesday’s American Idol 9 Season finale?  Let’s start with the RUMORS. I’m hearing from sources that Janet Jackson is set to perform on Wednesday’s season closer. Other rumored guest stars: ... more info

CMT — Already, country music has done Nashville so proud with so many of its biggest stars writing big fat checks to help with flood relief. Now Carrie Underwood is spearheading the latest effort, the ACM Lifting Lives "Temporary Home" Fund, to help the fa... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood’s new single, “Undo It”, goes for adds this week, but Country music was not prepared to wait. The song has already been added on 120 stations and reached a new milestone of top 20 on Country. I would be stunned if this song do... more info

Mjsbigblog — Two Idols were on hand to pay tribute to Brooks and Dunn on the duo’s big send-off special, ACM Presents: Brooks and Dunn The Last Rodeo, airing Sunday night on CBS. Jennifer Hudson sang a powerful version of “Believe” while Carrie Underwood ... more info

Topix — In a story May 20 about a fundraising campaign for Tennessee flood victims started by musician Carrie Underwood and the Academy of Country Music, The Associated Press reported erroneously the number people can text to donate $10. Those wishing to don... more info

Mjsbigblog — Will Paula Abdul be returning for the Idol finale? Via People: But two things are certain — Crystal Bowersox or Lee DeWyze will be crowned the season 9 champ on Wednesday, and fans will see the last of Simon Cowell before he jumps over to X Facto... more info

AngryApe — She'll be singing on the results episode more info