MTV.com News — John Legend, Mary J. Blige and the 'Twilight Saga: Eclipse' cast are also scheduled to make Independence Day appearances around the country.By MTV News staff B.O.B Photo: MTV News The Fourth of July weekend. A time for potato salad, backyar... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood was the first act to take the stage at Tuesday night’s Nashville Rising benefit, to aid victims of the Nashville flood. Country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill presided over the show that featured 19 acts from th... more info

ContactMusic — TOBY KEITH, who lost almost all of his touring equipment in the recent Tennessee floods, has signed up to perform at TIM MCGRAW and FAITH HILL's Nashville Rising concert,... more info

Topix — Country music star Toby Keith will celebrate Independence Day with the Boston Pops. more info

USA Today Music — Country music star Toby Keith will celebrate Independence Day with the Boston Pops. more info

Mjsbigblog — Lee DeWyze looks back on his time in ‘La-La Land’ He came into the competition a bashful paint boy with big dreams, sang his heart out for four months straight and emerged as the American Idol. The next title to precede Lee DeWyze’s name? Arti... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol: Everyone–and No One!–Will Take Over for Simon Cowell Simon Cowell’s coveted judging slot on American Idol is now up for grabs, but who’s really, truly getting the Idol gig next season? Names are being thrown around willy-nil... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Thomas said... Sunday Songs to Start Sunday 1. Wait Up (Boots of Danger) – Tokyo Police 2. Get Drunk and Be Somebody – Toby Keith 3. Gold Guns Girls – Metric 4. Brightest Minds – Department of Eagles 5. Love Like a Sunset – Phoenix 6. All I... more info

Mjsbigblog — The votes have been tabulated, and today, People magazine reveals the  CMT Music Awards nominees. Read more HERE. Carrie Underwood is nominated in 3 categories: Female Video of the Year, CMT Performance of the Year, and Video of the Year.  Kellie... more info

MTV.com News — Lady Antebellum also score three nominations for the show, set to air live June 9.By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Swift Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic Fans got to vote on the final group of nominees for the 2010 CMT Music Awards, set to take place o... more info