Allmusic Blog — It was, as they say, a transitional year. It was, in many ways, the year where the hangover set in, as the biggest rock forces of the '90s were in states of decline. Although there were some scuzzy sounds on the margin -- not to mention such distinct... more info

Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas [ tickets ] will hit the road this summer for a series of "more intimate" shows in smaller rooms across the continent, as the singer continues to back his latest solo effort. more info

Mjsbigblog — via @19News Allison Iraheta singing God Bless America LA Dodgers Opening Game April 13 @AllisonIraheta is singing “God Bless America” during the 7th inning at the LA Dodger’s opening game tmrw 4/13. Catch it on MLBN and PRIME! @19News 2010 CM... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas (1972)[...] Read more! more info

411 Mania — The 411Music Top 5 is back after the New Year Holiday! This week, the 411Music Staffers discuss their favorite underrated acts. They discuss everything from Thin Lizzy to Deep Purple, Pink to Matchbox Twenty, Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Soulfly, and ... more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS- Record producer/engineer Malcolm Springer (Collective Soul, Matchbox 20, Fear Factory, Full Devil Jacket, Greenwheel) has announced the formal opening of his new recording studio, New Madrid County Recording Company, to be located in his ... more info

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Live Daily — Rob Thomas [ tickets ] has written and performed a string of hits, including Matchbox Twenty's chart-topping cuts "Push," "3AM," "If You're Gone," "Bent," "Disease" and "Unwell." Now, Thomas has found success once again with his second solo album,... more info

Mjsbigblog — Paula Abdul on joining ‘SYTYCD’: ‘It is an intriguing offer’ Paula Abdul told EW.com exclusively that while “it is an intriguing offer,” she has yet to grant Nigel Lythgoe’s request that she join the judging panel of So Yo... more info

Detroit Free Press — Rob Thomas needs no qualifiers. At this point in his career, after two solo albums and cowriting as well as singing the huge 1999 Santana hit, "Smooth," the 37-year-old artist no longer needs to be referred to as the Matchbox Twenty lead vocalist. more info