She's no expert, but enjoys it all — especially artists who resonated in her younger years, such as Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Tracy Chapman, Santana and Joni Mitchell. KEITH GROLLER Our local sports editor strays from his post on Groller's Corner... Full Article at The Morning Call

Bulat is a multi-instrumentalist from Toronto, Canada, but its her voice -- a lilting, expressive alto -- that she weilds most powerfully. It has that rare combination of being trained yet simultaneously uncaged, not unlike the pipes of Natalie Merchant... Full Article at Prefix

Lil’ Wayne! When I was working with (Australian singer-songwriter) Ben Lee on my record, we’d always end up talking about Lil’ Wayne. He was like an angel always present in the recording studio (laughs). So, we were talking about him going to prison,... Full Article at Austin360

The top 12 finalists in this year's American Idol are a mix of (mostly) quirky women and (mostly) earnest singer-songwriter types among the men. We're rooting for Parker County native and Fort Worth resident Casey James, and Full Article at DFW.com

Right now, it's his to lose. 2. Crystal Bowersox. Bluesy singer with a Janis Joplin vibe; with her wild hair, comes off as the best street busker you've ever discovered. Her Week 3 version of Tracy Chapman's Give Me One Reason was better and more... Full Article at Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Villagers have been making a wee name for themselves in Ireland, opening for the likes of Neil Young and touring Europe with Tracy Chapman. The creation of Conor J. O'Brien, Villagers are one of those revolving players acts, possibly a reaction to the... Full Article at Independent Film Channel

And particularly, in the rural swathes. Even as the country debates the proposed one-third reservation for women in state Assemblies and the Lok Sabha, women are quietly assuming the cudgels of power in rural India. “Of the 36 lakh posts in local... Full Article at Hindustan Times

Los Angeles on Thursday night. “I just go out there and do what’s natural and hope it carries me really far.” Bowersox, who has appeared effortless on stage performing Alanis Morissette’s “Hand In My Pocket,” Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Long As I... Full Article at MSNBC

At the Country Keg in Graytown, several women were crowded around a table Thursday night to watch Crystal Bowersox on this week's elimination show. Bowersox sang Tracy Chapman's song "Give Me One Reason" on Tuesday night and met with great reviews from... Full Article at Port Clinton News Herald

At the Country Keg in Graytown, several women were crowded around a table on Thursday night to watch Crystal Bowersox on this week's elimination show. Bowersox sang Tracy Chapman's song "Give Me One Reason" on Tuesday night, and met with great reviews... Full Article at The Fremont News Messenger

Really… it can go either way this season on “American Idol.” Not the competition itself, of course… is there any question that Crystal Bowersox is the most assured and talented performer to step onto that stage since, well, since Adam Lambert last year? Full Article at True/Slant

Bowersox broke away from the pack (far, far away) on Tuesday night's American Idol top 8 girls performance show. Her ridiculously sensational rendition of Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason to Stay Here" was her best performance to date. Simply put,... Full Article at Associated Content

After totally missing the mark with our predictions on which girls would still be around (we were convinced that Lacey Brown and Katie Stevens would be dunzo), the ladies took the stage Tuesday night with a few of last week’s lemons making sweet lemonad Full Article at Flavorwire

Another week, another underwhelming American Idol semifinal round. I had a feeling this season might not live up to last year’s greatness, but it’s actually becoming a little painful to watch. Here’s how I rank them: THE GOOD Crystal Bowersox, Tracy Ch Full Article at TV Guide Magazine

Ms. Bowersox, as usual, was dynamite, her take on Tracy Chapman’s “Give Me One Reason” as confident and slick as anything this season short of Andrew Garcia’s “Straight Up.” There’s tremendous color and shading in her voice, and she wields it expertly,... Full Article at The New York Times

Bowersox brought out the electric guitar for a performance of Tracy Chapman's Give Me One Reason. The judges loved the performance and Simon said she's the one to beat! Are you sure you want to send an abuse report to TVGuide.com? Thank you. Your abuse... Full Article at TV Guide

Miles of it. Bowersox roared though a version of Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason," armed with an electric guitar and a newfound sense of confidence — perhaps influenced by "Idol" judge Simon Cowell's praise of her during an appearance on Monday... Full Article at VH1

She sang it with passion. And she sang it without mistakes. Bowersox needs to forego that pop and rock crap she sang so far and stick with the blues groove. She also needs to ease up a bit on her self-love. If she does, I’ll have to agree with what... Full Article at The Morning Call

But none of the girls stirred the audience and got the crowd into the singing and the music like Crystal Bowersox. The 24-year-old was definitely in her element, leaning across her electric guitar into the microphone, moaning and wailing Tracy... Full Article at Associated Content