CNN Showbiz — Heidi Newfield goes into Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards with five nominations. It's more than any other female, but she still considers herself the dark horse -- and in many ways, she is, especially since she's up for top female vocalist ag... more info

It's as if Carrie Underwood's dress for Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards were a matter of national security. Lava? Red icing? The singer is dropping hints, but not giving secrets away. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LAS VEGAS - It's as if Carrie Underwood's dress were a matter of national security. more info

Associated Press — LAS VEGAS (AP) -- It's as if Carrie Underwood's dress were a matter of national security.... more info

MSN Music — Carrie Underwood up for top country honor: Will 'secret' dress be for ACMAs success? more info

MTV.com News — 'I actually vote for seven people each night, which is really sad, but I can't help myself,' season-six champ says.By Jocelyn Vena, additional reporting by Matt Elias Jordin Sparks Photo: MTV News "American Idol" alum Jordin Sparks hasn't ... more info

MTV.com News — Singer will perform 'Together,' the first single from his upcoming fourth album.By Gil Kaufman Ruben Studdard Photo: Matt Stroshane/ Getty Images It's been a little while since "American Idol" fans have seen season-two winner Ruben Studdar... more info

MTV.com News — U2 land at #2, while 'Twilight' soundtrack jumps to #3 on boost from DVD release.By Gil Kaufman Kelly Clarkson's All I Ever Wanted Photo: Sony BMG It's good to be back. That's what Kelly Clarkson must be thinking, as her return-to-form A... more info

411 Mania — This week we get a format change! YAY! The Airborne Toxic Event blow this critic away while The Gaslight Anthem reminisce about music past. The latest from Kanye and Saving Abel also drop this week, while Carrie Underwood does Crue. It is as wei... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - As Flo Rida, Lady GaGa and Kelly Clarkson continued their strong runs in the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart Thursday, it was Carrie Underwood who scored the highest debut. more info