Perez Hilton — Gone is the rocker of yesteryear! In his place is a crooner that could get played on country radio with his very "Americana" new song. Not bad. Inoffensive. Check out the just-released video for Kid Rock's Born Free (above)! more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The broad reach of Loretta Lynn’s influence is immediately evident in this salute on the 50th anniversary of the start of her career. The all-star roster includes Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, the White Stripes, Kid Rock, Lucinda Williams, Paramor... more info

Perez Hilton — Although Steven Tyler will be sitting at the American Idol judges table to the show's 10th season, Kid Rock doesn't think it's his best career decision. Rock said: "I think it’s the stupidest thing he’s ever done in his life. He’s a sacred Am... more info

CNN Showbiz — Thought Steven Tyler wouldn't respond to Kid Rock's smackdown in this week's EW? Dream On. more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol callback auditions went down yesterday and today in Los Angeles, and there were NO tweets from Nigel Lythgoe?  Maybe he decided to stay quiet after the little twitter tiff he had with fans after announcing that a 15 ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood is one the country music stars profiled in In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts All Access Nashville” at 10 p.m. on ABC. Also, Kellie Pickler takes Robin on a backstage tour. *** Crystal Bowersox is headed to VH1 o... more info

ContactMusic — KID ROCK will welcome in his 40s with a comedy roast.The rocker will be the subject of a Comedy Central roast on his birthday in January (17Jan10) at the Fox Theatre in... more info

Guardian Music — PICK OF THE WEEK Zola Jesus I Can't Stand (Souterrain Transmissions) If seems unlikely that anyone feeling unlucky in love would turn to forbidding goth siren Zola Jesus – a woman who looks as if she spends half her waking life as a bat and keeps t... more info

Guardian Music — The self-proclaimed Rock'n'Roll Jesus says Aerosmith singer's decision to join TV show is 'the stupidest thing he's ever done'Kid Rock wants to send Steven Tyler for counselling. The pugnacious rock-rapper has lost it over Tyler's decision to become ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mihai Vancea said... Belle & Sebastian - Belle And Sebastian Write About Love (2010) Review - It’s pretty, simple, and deadly effective. There is no artistic leap forward here, but rather a return to the basics, reminiscent of early Belle & Sebasti... more info