Mjsbigblog — ‘American Idol’ Front-Runner Almost Quit TMZ has learned “American Idol” contestant Crystal Bowersox threw in the towel a little more than two weeks ago and was walking off the show, when Ryan Seacrest did some fast-talking and changed her m... more info

Mjsbigblog — Alicia Keys will mentor the Top 7 next week, as they choose from a pool of Inspirational songs for Idol Gives Back week. On Wednesday, there’s a two hour special featuring Carrie Underwood, Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck and Sir Elton Jo... more info

Mjsbigblog — Your weekly Idol sales fix: The albums Puppy lover Carrie Underwood plays on with the best-selling Idol album, according to Nielsen SoundScan, in a week where most Idol album sales are down (and most Easter candy is drastically discounted). Adam Lam... more info

Crazed Hits — According to numerous sources, Disney is shutting down Lyric Street Records. The main reason for the closure of Lyric Street seems to be that the label’s flagship artist, Rascal Flatts, is leaving the company after the release of their new album. ... more info

CMT — I don't have many habits I'm truly ashamed of, but I admit I have this guilty pleasure: watching Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood, that show Tori Spelling does with her husband, Dean McDermott. It must be because I spent so many years glued to Beve... more info

Guardian Music — As a nation, we haven't warmed much to country and western – but are the Avett Brothers the ones to change all that, asks Alexis PetridisYou never feel more British than when perusing the Billboard Country Chart. It's packed with people you've... more info

The 9513 Country Music — In yesterday’s News Roundup, we learned the lineup for the Brooks and Dunn “Last Rodeo” concert special. The special, which will be filmed April 19, will air on CBS in late May. Performers will pay tribute to the duo with covers of its songs: T... more info

Live Daily — Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum are among the recently confirmed artists scheduled to perform at the television taping of "ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn [ tickets ] - The Last Rodeo." The all-star concert special, which will be taped April 19 at the M... more info

CMT — You know that George Strait song that says, "When you hear twin fiddles and a steel guitar, you're listenin' to the sound of the American heart"? Well, when I don't hear twin fiddles and a steel guitar, I think I must be listening to just another roc... more info

MTV.com News — Our 'American Idol' top 12 cheat sheet looks at Kelly's strengths and weaknesses.By Jim Cantiello Aaron Kelly at the "American Idol" top 12 party Photo: Jesse Grant/ WireImage On Thursday night, "American Idol" revealed its top 12 finalist... more info