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As music editor at USA Today, music obsessive Ken Barnes started the Idol Chatter blog. Now he comments here on "American Idol," "The Voice," "X Factor" and other TV music competitions several times a week. He also dissects music awards shows when permitted.
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- George Michael injured in another car crash
- Tim McGraw recasts ACM's TV special, airing Sunday
- Eric Avery quits Nine Inch Nails
- Shia LaBeouf shows off dark side directing music video
- First day of two-day Andy Williams auction brings $46M
- Bob Dylan inducted as honorary member of arts academy
