Mercury News, California — The song shows misguided views on racism, but at least raises a dialogue. more info

CNN Showbiz — Everyone seems to be buzzing about "Accidental Racist," the new musical collaboration between country singer Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J -- but this is not the first such tag team from those two genres. more info

People.com — "Music is about ... connecting different people, and building bridges and breaking the rules," LL Cool J says more info

Mercury News, California — The controversial song, in which Paisley addresses his Southern roots and racism, is generating strong backlash. more info

People.com — "Make your own mind up" about the song, the country singer says more info

USA Today Music — The country singer/guitarist is one of many guests on the rapper's new "Authentic" album. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — 'Accidental Racist,' the collaboration between country singer Brad Paisley and rapper LL Cool J, is being met with harsh criticism online — but not for the song's subject matter. more info

ContactMusic — “Video removed by user” doesn’t bode well for Brad Paisley and LL Cool J’s new song, ‘Accidental Racist.’ The tune has been received... more info

Topix — You might think progressive-minded social-critic types would cheer a development as unlikely as America's top male country star releasing a song that pleas for racial understanding, acknowledges the failings of our nation's founders, and features a b... more info

Dlisted — And here's another example for why country-rap crossover songs are the worst. (I will eat every single one of my words if Dolly Parton and Khia put out a song together). In Brad Paisley's new song "Accidental Racist," he starts out tellin... more info