MTV.com News — Castoff also talks about Randy forgetting her name, last week's phone-number controversy and more.By Katie Byrne Alexis Grace Photo: Michael Becker/ Getty Images The judges asked Alexis Grace to "dirty it up" at her first "American Idol" a... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fans of "American Idol" eliminated Alexis Grace from the show's eighth season on Wednesday when they cast the fewest votes for the Memphis singer's rendition of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" during the show's country music-themed week.... more info

MTV.com News — Lambert's 'Ring of Fire' rendition throws judges for a loop.By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert performs on "American Idol" on Tuesday Photo: Michael Becker/ Getty Images/ Fox Country nights on "American Idol" are often the great equalizer. And Tu... more info

MTV.com News — 'I messed up again! I do this all the time!' singer tells Irvine, California, crowd.By Jocelyn Vena Jessica Simpson (file) Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage While on the road as an opener for Rascal Flatts' Bob That Head Tour these last couple... more info

The Independent — "Islands in the Stream," a Comic Relief reworking of the 1980s Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers hit, went straight in at number one on the singles charts yesterday. more info

Idolator — This week's American Idol theme is a tribute to the Grand Ole Opry, but I'm not really suspecting that this week will be much different than the county weeks that have been a staple of the show since season three. Is the show moving to the Ryman or ... more info

Guardian Music — Neko Case talks to Leonie Cooper about the ups and downs of being a country singer raised on rockEight years ago, Neko Case played a "plaza party" at the home of country music, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. It didn't go well: partway th... more info

Perez Hilton — Can you spot the Perez???? Check out Dolly Parton's just-released music video for Backwoods Barbie (above) - featuring a cameo from none other than the Gossip Gangstar! more info

Guardian Music — (Mercury)Those who bemoan US cultural imperialism might take heart from the fact that Britain has been steadfastly resistant to a surprising amount of American rock and pop. There seems to be no place in the UK's affections for booty bass or jam band... more info

On March 23, each of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores will carry two limited-edition, pink Dolly Parton rocking chairs on their front porches. To coincide with the sale of the rocking chairs, Cracker Barrel will offer a deluxe edition of Backwoo... more info