Reuters — NASHVILLE (Reuters) - Country singer Martina McBride is lighting up New York City this month, setting the Empire State Building awash in a pink glow to fight breast cancer as she launches an album that breaks new ground. more info

Mjsbigblog — Idols Live at Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Canada Michael Johns sings the National Anthem at Singing the LA Galaxy game against the Colorado Rapids at the Home Depot Center, Carson CA Kara DioGuardi performs on Live with Regis and Kelly - Lauren Al... more info

Mjsbigblog — Jordin Sparks performed a beautiful version of "The Cure" on the MDA Telethon. Co-host Nigel Lythgoe introduces her as the "Extremely Talented winner of the sixth season of American Idol." He also mentions that she's working on her 3rd album Also, ... more info

Perez Hilton — And she does it oh-so well! Martina McBride has a new album coming out in October and in celebration of that, she decided to do a CMT Unplugged special. The episode will air Aug. 24, but we have a sneak peek of one of her performances, a cover of Sar... more info

USA Today Music — Country star Martina McBride has corralled some high-powered journalist friends to appear in the music video for her latest single, 'I'm Gonna ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery's first big trip to Nashville was featured on tonight's ABC Special CMA Music Fest: Country's Night to Rock. The American Idol 10 runner-up and winner are interviewed as they take in the sights of Nashville and m... more info

ACountry — Martina McBride’s Teenage Daughters video is the first single from her new album set for release on August 23,  2011.  Teenage Daughters was released as a single on March 29 - her daughter Emma’s birthday.  “I couldn’t believe it when I no... more info

USA Today Music — Why did the country singer become a last-minute fill-in at the July 4th show? more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina surprised CMA Fest concert-goers Saturday night at LP Field in Nashville when they made surprise appearances on stage--Scotty to duet with Josh Turner and Lauren with Martina McBride. more info

Altsounds — DAVE STEWART TO RELEASE THE BLACKBIRD DIARIES ON JUNE 27TH ON WEAPONS OF MASS ENTERTAINMENT/ SURFDOG RECORDS / PROPER RECORDS ALBUM FEATURES GUEST ARTISTS STEVIE NICKS, MARTINA MCBRIDE, AND COLBIE CAILLAT. WATCH EXCLUSIVE TRAILER ABOUT THE UPCOMING... more info