Carrie Underwood To Host 'American Idol'

Ok this isn't the type of music news we usually talk about here but you know I love me some American Idol and Carrie Underwood has some real glam bona fides. Carrie will apparently replace Katy Perry as one of the hosts of AI next season and I think that is a major win for the show.

Carrie won season 5 and is probably the most successful Idol - or tied for that title with Kelly Clarkson - and I hope this means more rock on the show. Yes, Carrie is a country artist but she is also a glam and metal fan and does have a huge crossover appeal.