Mjsbigblog — Taylor Hicks, Ace Young and Bo Bice all performed recently in concert for during two days of free concerts at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. The performances are part of a CW special, The Gulf is Back, that aired Friday... more info

Idolator — We’ll finally get a clue as to whether Lee DeWyze’s post-Idol career will mirror that of Carrie Underwood or Taylor Hicks when his debut album drops on November 16. “It’s gonna be like a whole rock/pop sort of deal… It’s gonna be very chi... more info

Mjsbigblog — Missy Elliott to appear on Jennifer Hudson album. Singer/producer Missy Elliott tweeted yesterday, “Going back to finishing this J Hud joint love yall! Muah!” Other contributors to Jennifer’s album, due to drop in November: Cl... more info

Mjsbigblog — ‘American Idol’ Back-Up Plan — Shania Twain “American Idol” sources tell TMZ … the Jennifer Lopez deal isn’t dead yet, but if it does flatline … “Idol’s” next choice is country star Shania Twain. Shania was a ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Check out Josh’s Tampa, FL recap below! *** To my pleasant surprise Wednesday’s Idol show was AWESOME. Let me start by just telling you about myself.. I just turned 15 in June and i am a sophomore in high school. My name is Tim ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Lythgoe returning as executive producer of `Idol’ “Since we launched the original ‘Pop Idol’ in England, I’ve remained close with Simon Fuller,” Lythgoe said. “‘American Idol’ became a juggernaut of epic proportion... more info

Mjsbigblog — I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Season 5 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks as he was getting ready to embark on his current cross country tour. Taylor has been keeping busy since he took the crown in 2006.  After the I... more info

Mjsbigblog — Taylor Hicks began a nationwide concert tour at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. To get a taste of Taylor’s freewheeling style, that owes much to jambands and 70’s style rock, watch a few videos from last night’s conce... more info

Mjsbigblog — Taylor Hicks played a live concert this morning outside of the FOX news studios.  Check out his performance of “Love The One Your With” which aired on Fox & Friends this morning. Sorry it got cut off at the end. Damn FOX. Grrr... more info

Mjsbigblog — ‘Idol’ hopefuls to line up for their shots at stardom People have been registering for their chance at stardom since 5 a.m. Monday. And if Nashville’s turnout last week of more than 16,000 contestants is any indication, downto... more info