Chicago Tribune — Feist: She’s hit commercial paydirt with lighter fare such as “Mushaboom” and “1234,” but the singer-songwriter shows some darker, more somber edges on her latest album, “Metals,” 8 p.m. Friday at the Riviera, 4746 N. Racine, $34; etix... more info

Topix — The Blind Boys of Alabama, from left, Ben Moore, Ricky McKinnie, Billy Bowers, Tracy Pierce, Jimmy Carter and Joey Williams are shown at Javelina Studio in Nashville. more info

Mjsbigblog — Two Idols are set to play the Lays stage at the CMA music fest next month in Nashville. Bo Bice will perform June 12 and Casey James on June 9.Check out this link for more information (Click the Lays Stage zone)Carrie Underwood to participate in CMT... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Blind Boys of Alabama [released] a traditional country-gospel album for the first time in their 70-year career on May 3rd, 2011. One of country music's most acclaimed and compelling artists, Jamey Johnson, co-produced the album and performs on it... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Gospel/country hybrid album Take The High Road doesn’t waste any time cutting to the chase. The sheer joy and enthusiasm that permeates every nook and cranny of The Blind Boys of Alabama’s new album launches full-throttle in its opening seconds, ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — AMD said... SAVED! Vol. 1 Music to make you believe...or wish you did: 1. LaVern Baker – Saved (1961) 2. The Staple Singers – Don’t Knock (1960) 3. Marie Knight – What Could I Do (1947) 4. Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers – Wonderful (1959)... more info

Scotsman.com — THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA / BETTYE LAVETTE GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL **** more info

Totally Fuzzy — O Melonauta said... The Blind Boys of Alabama - Spirit of the Century http://sonsglobais.blogspot.com O Melonauta Capt. Willard said... * THE DB's The Sound Of Music (1987) Re-upped @320 * THE DONNAS Spend The Night (2002) Re-upped @320 with Vinyl ... more info

The Telegraph — The musical Gospel at Colonus casts the Blind Boys of Alabama in the role of Sophocles' tragic hero. more info

MTV.com News — From his epic 'Jesus Walks' at the Grammys to his powerful return at the BET Awards, 'Ye knows how to work the stage.By James Montgomery Kanye West performs at the 2008 VMAs Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage On Thursday (August 12), Kanye West t... more info