Mjsbigblog — Congrats to Carrie Underwood who picked up 6 nominations when the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced this morning. The event will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 18 at 8:00 PM l... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Lady Antebellum continues its ascent in country music circles, nabbing a field-leading seven nominations for the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards, among them album, single, song and top vocal group. The Georgia trio is the hottest act in all... more info

People.com — Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift also score multiple Academy of Country Music nods more info

MTV.com News — Swift is up for the big prize, Entertainer of the Year, at the ACM Awards in April.By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Swift Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Taylor Swift has a few more nominations to add to her résumé: The country pop superstar has bee... more info

Mjsbigblog — Critic’s Corner Monday: ‘Bachelor,’ ‘Mother,’ ‘Tonight Show’ •In better news, Idol winner and singing star Carrie Underwood guests as Ted’s latest love on How I Met Your Mother(CBS, 8 ET/PT). She acquits herself surprisingly we... more info

Mjsbigblog — A potpourri of Idol Videos: Allison Iraheta and Kris Allen behind the scenes at the Idol Results show, Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert sing “Travelin’ Band” at the Sony Nashville annual boat ride Thursday night (Feb 25), and Saturday Ni... more info

Mjsbigblog — How to tell when ‘American Idol’ is playing favorites I had lunch with Phil Stacey and Chris Sligh last week, and we got into an interesting discussion about how to watch the show and which cues signal the show’s producers and judges’ desire... more info

Idolator — When choosing the exit song played during each week’s results show, American Idol producers typically favor the inspirational home-themed ballads of their alumni—Daughtry’s “Home,” Ruben Studdard’s “Celebrate Me Home,” and Carrie... more info

AngryApe — Their romance has strengthened her faith in Christianity more info

MTV.com News — The tune, which will debut during Thursday's results show, is by 'Pop Idol' winner Will Young.By Katie Byrne Will Young Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage "American Idol" is offering up some tough love to eliminated contestants this year with ... more info