Detroit Free Press — Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna cohost the "National Memorial Day Concert." Airing from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the annual event features appearances by Lionel Richie, Brad Paisley, Dennis Haysbert, Yolanda Adams and more. 8 p.m., PBS. more info

CMT — For the last 21 years, the National Memorial Day Concert has been held to remember the heroes who gave their lives for our country. We all know someone who has served and unfortunately many can speak of a loved one who did not return. Truly, this day... 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

ContactMusic — Country musicians BRAD PAISLEY and VINCE GILL were among the stars who helped kick off the Grand Ole Opry's 85th birthday festivities on Tuesday (25May10) with a benefit... more info

Topix — Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Steve Wariner and Ricky Skaggs kicked off the Grand Ole Opry's monthslong 85th birthday celebration Tuesday night with an all-star jam that took on new meaning following an historic flood. more info

Star Online, Malaysia — NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP): Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Steve Wariner and Ricky Skaggs are kicking off the Grand Ole Opry's monthslong 85th birthday celebration with an all-star jam that's taken on new meaning following an historic flood. more info

CMT — It's not every day that the Weather Channel reports on the latest goings-on in country music. But when you have a flood of such momentous proportions -- plus a big star with water-soaked equipment and a tour named H20 -- it's kind of a no-brainer tha... more info

ContactMusic — Gay country star CHELY WRIGHT struggled to recount her romance with BRAD PAISLEY in her memoir LIKE ME - because she felt so terrible about making the singer think she... more info

Detroit Free Press — There will be plenty of testosterone on stage at the CMT Awards next month. Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley and Zac Brown Band are now confirmed to perform. more info

The 9513 Country Music — Tom Roland recapped Sunday’s Music City Keep On Playin’ — A Benefit For Flood Relief event. Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley kicked the night off with a $100,000 donation and went on to help raise $1.7 million at last count.... more info