Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Country star Carrie Underwood is returning to Fox, the network that catapulted her to stardom with "American idol," to host a variety special. more info

Mjsbigblog — We finally have some deets on the Carrie Underwood holiday special Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman are producing for Fox television. And the news is awesome. David Cook will be one of her special guests!  Hooray! Brad Paisley and the fabulous ... more info

Musicaddictz - Addicted To Music — Filthy Pop - Lady GaGaAlpha Dog - Fall Out BoyMama's Song (Prod. By Bright) - Carrie UnderwoodSo Cold - Chris BrownSkycap - Mary J. Blige ft. TimbalandThis Is It - Michael JacksonCandy Bling (I Remember) (Official Remix) - Mariah Carey ft. T-PainTher... more info

CMT — At Billboard's Web site, you can now hear Carrie Underwood's "Mama's Song" -- well, not the whole thing. But enough to get you even more excited for Underwood's upcoming album, Play On. I'm guessing this tune will be the follow-up single after "Cowbo... more info

411 Mania — The Jubilee returns to it's original format with the latest from Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Swift. Inside you'll also find Dan Seal's biggest hit and a country song from Reginald Kenneth Dwight! more info

Live Daily — "American Idol [ tickets ]" will be hosting its third "Idol Gives Back" event April 21 during the Top 7 results show, according to the "A.I." website. The Emmy Award-winning musical event will raise awareness and funds to benefit several US and inter... more info

The fundraising program will benefit national and international charities, including Malaria No More, Save the Children and the United Nations Foundation, Fox said Tuesday. more info

MTV.com News — Fundraising 'American Idol' special will return after one-year hiatus.By Gil Kaufman Simon Cowell Photo: Gustavo Caballero/ Getty Images Next year's "American Idol" will be a mix of the old and new. On the one hand, the fourth seat will be... more info

MTV.com News — The two singers are also competing in the Female Vocalist of the Year category.By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images The first group of performers for next month's CMA Awards have been announce... more info

VH1 News — Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, who are also competing in the Female Vocalist of the Year category, will be among the performers at next month's CMA Awards more info