Mjsbigblog — While Kelly Clarkson is on the road performing “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with a giant skeery hologram of Jason Aldean singing his part of the duet.  Jason is enlisting the help of his opening act–American Idol 10 runner-up, Lauren Alaina–to... more info

Mjsbigblog — Tony Bennett special featuring Carrie Underwood airs on PBS Casey James makes his debut at the Grand Ole Opry Lauren Alaina opens for Jason Aldean on his national wide tour. The tour begins at the BiLo Center in Greenville, SC tonight. So You Th... more info

Topix — Kenny Chesney and Jason Aldean were on hand for the Grammy Nominees party in Nashville Tuesday night. more info

Mjsbigblog — VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson began her tour last night at Foxwood Casino in Connecticut. Watch her sing "Don't You Wanna Stay" with a virtual Jason Aldean, cover Carrie Underwood and Cee Lo Green and more. more info

Chorus.fm — The first batch of Grammy performers have been announced (http://www.grammy.com/news/first-54th-grammy-performers-announced). We'll have an open thread this year where Drew (and probably other staff members) will be talking about this circle jerk. ... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Nicki Minaj will make her debut Grammy performance next month, joining Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars and country singer Jason Aldean on the list of artists who will take to the stage on the recording industry's biggest night... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Also named among the initial crop of performers were country star Jason Aldean, former "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson, rapper Nicki Minaj and country-influenced pop star Taylor Swift more info

Topix — Taylor Swift and Jason Aldean are among the first performers announced for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards telecast. more info

Mjsbigblog — Grammy just announced their first wave of performers for the upcoming Grammy Awards show, and the slate includes American Idol alum, Kelly Clarkson! Also announced were her fellow Grammy nominees Jason Aldean, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj a... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — This year's Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, Calif., has sold out. The sixth-annual festival will feature Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Martina McBride and dozens more. more info