Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreey recorded a cover of Tim McGraw's "Please Remember Me" that will serve as this year's American Idol 11 boot song. The tune will be played for the first time when the first of 13 contestants is eliminated on Thursday. more info

USA Today Music — The annual elimination song was never played for him last year. This year, he's performing it: Tim McGraw's 'Please Remember Me.' more info

Monsters and Critics — more info

Mjsbigblog — Scotty McCreery is heading back to high school tweets, "Alrighty yall.. imma hit the hay.. First day back at school this new semester tomorrow. We'll do it again sometime! Much love.." Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson are featured on the the NF... more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British singer Adele stood her ground atop the Billboard album chart with "21" on Wednesday despite seven new entries vying for No. 1 this week, including stiff competition from country music singer Tim McGraw. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The music you bought this week: The weekly Pop & Hiss run-down that highlights some of what's on the charts. While the metrics for success continue to change, these are the artists that inspired folks to part with cash, from Adele to Tim McGraw to Go... more info

411 Mania — Adele is still at the top... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Kenny Chesney feels honored with nine award nominations from the Academy of Country Music. Kenny Chesney will be on the road this summer with Tim McGraw on the Brothers of the Sun stadium tour. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Album Review: Tim McGraw's 'Emotional Traffic' written by Randy Lewis. more info

USA Today Music — There's a 1980s feel to a lot of the tracks on the country superstar's latest album. more info