Today's Country Tidbits

Tonight on American Idol, Ellen Degeneres takes over for Paula Abdul on the judging panel, and an Idol alum thinks it's a good thing. Carrie Underwood says that Ellen has been in the entertainment business for a long time, knows what it's like to be on stage in front of people and bomb, and will be helpful and root for the contestants.

Carrie Underwood is a Muppet-worm! She's provided the voice for Carrie Underworm for an episode of Semame Street. You can watch it as it airs on PBS on February 11, March 17, April 3 and April 26, or you could just watch it now.

Kellie Pickler had a bad Monday. Not sure exactly how she did it, but she dropped another iPhone into the toilet. That's the second time it's happened, and we all know those phones don't work after a good dousing. She spent the afternoon getting a new phone, and hopes she'll have better luck with this one!

Not impressed with Super Bowl halftime shows over the past few years? Like to see country music represented there? Join a new FaceBook group, "Kenny Chesney for Superbowl 2011"

Josh Turner's appearance on the David Letterman show last night was rescheduled at the last minute. He was backstage, ready to go...and then, no go. No word on when the new date is.

New music out today - Josh Turner's "Haywire," Kenny Chesney's "Greatest Hits II," re-issued with bonus tracks, a digital-only release from Rascal Flatts, "14 Love Songs for the 14th," and the "Valentine's Day" soundtrack, featuring songs from Jewel, Steel Magnolia and Taylor Swift.

Congrats to Jason Aldean, who is #1 for the 3rd week in a row with "The Truth," and to Lady Antebellum, who are on top of the album chart again this week with "Need You Now.