OK, so, maybe it's just me, but people are raving over Deanna Brown's audition last night on American Idol. I checked out the video here, and to me, she sounds like a female Elmer Fudd. I'm not into all the vibrato.

I think it's funny that one of the judges says she has an "interesting voice." Then they all kiss her ass and send her to Hollywood. Of course, various online media are saying she was the best of the night... Seriously?!?

Apparently, she has a band and her singing there is a little better...but not a great improvement.

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As for the rest of the show - some good, some bad, stay tuned...

Millions will tune in to American Idol tonight or, as I like to call it, America's Biggest Karaoke Contest.

Thousands of youngsters from around the country will try their best to win the largest popularity contest in the land, while singing karaoke each week.

It always cracks me up when Simon Cowell says a contestant's performance is a "little too karaoke." Um, yeah, that's because it is karaoke. OK, there's a live band instead of a taped song, and the songs are usually cut down to a minute or so...

Apparently, the geniuses at Fox are hoping to change things up and not air as much of the craptacular contestants — isn't that the part most people love to watch?

They're also not going to do Idol Gives Back - a telethon of sorts where they ask you, the poor viewer sitting at home, to donate your hard-earned money to charity. Meanwhile, American Idol gets $700,000 for each 30-second ad. Where is all of that money going?

There are going to be four judges this year — at least they added someone who has present-day music experience in Kara DioGuardi...

And, well, who cares, really? Paula Abdul will cry, Randy Jackson will call everyone his "dawg," Simon will tear people to shreds in the most accurate judging of the three and the new girl...well, we'll have to wait and see.

I'll post here from time to time - depending on how much of the show I can stomach - to give contestants nicknames, criticize the so-called "good performances" and continue to wonder why the show is so popular, yet so many former winners have gone nowhere.

Anyone heard from Ruben Studdard recently? What about Fantasia? How about David What's-his-name from last season? Seen Taylor Hicks on a street corner playing harmonica?

Nominees have been announced for the 51st Grammy Awards. Some of the more interesting categories:

Record of the Year — Adele, Coldplay, Leona Lewis, M.I.A., Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

Album of the Year — Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Coldplay, Radiohead

Song of the Year — "American Boy" by Estelle featuring Kanye West, "Chasing Pavements" by Adele, "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz, "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles, "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay

Best New Artist — Duffy, Adele, Jonas Brothers, Lady Antebellum, Jazmine Sullivan

Among some surprises — Ministry nominated for Best Metal Performance for the band's cover of "Under My Thumb," Zappa Plays Zappa nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Peaches En Regalia," Gnarls Barkley appearing in the Best Alternative Album category and Wayne Brady appearing in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category.

The awards show is held in February - I'll make predictions before then. You can find a complete listing of nominees here.

Here's a list of the winners from last night's American Music Awards. It makes me weep for the future of music...

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist — Chris Brown

Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist — Rihanna

Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group — Daughtry

Favorite Pop/Rock Album — "As I Am" by Alicia Keys

Favorite Country Male Artist — Brad Paisley

Favorite Country Female Artist — Taylor Swift

Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group — Rascal Flatts

Favorite Country Album — "Carnival Ride" by Carrie Underwood

Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist — Chris Brown

Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist — Rihanna

Favorite Soul/R&B Album — "As I Am" by Alicia Keys

Favorite Rap/Hip-hop Band, Duo or Group — Three 6 Mafia

Favorite Rap/Hip-hop Male Artist — Kanye West

Favorite Rap/Hip-hop Album — "Graduation" by Kanye West

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist — Jordin Sparks

Favorite Latin Music Artist — Enrique Iglesias

Favorite Alternative Rock Artist — Linkin Park

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist — Third Day

Favorite Soundtrack Album — "Alvin and the Chipmunks"

T - Mobile Favorite Breakthrough Artist — Jonas Brothers

Here's a list of winners from last night's CMAs. For fun, I'll put a * next to the ones I correctly predicted — being that I don't know a whole lot about country, I sure do know how to pick 'em!

Entertainer of the Year — Kenny Chesney*

Female Vocalist of the Year — Carrie Underwood*

Male Vocalist of the Year — Brad Paisley

New Artist of the Year — Lady Antebellum*

Vocal Group of the Year — Rascal Flatts

Vocal Duo of the Year — Sugarland*

Single of the Year — "I Saw God Today"

Album of the Year — Troubador

Song of the Year — "Stay"*

Musical Event of the Year — Robert Plant and Allison Krauss

Music Video of the Year — "Waitin' on a Woman"

Musician of the Year — Mac McAnally

Well, I was close on Single and Musical Event...and I haven't measured, but it's possible Brad Paisley wears the biggest cowboy hat.

Throw your cowboy hat in the air, or wave it around like you just don't care... Either way the Country Music Awards are on tv tonight.

You can click here for a list of nominees and come back here tomorrow for a list of winners.

In the meantime, here are my half-assed predictions on who will win tonight — keep in mind, I'm not a fan of 95 percent of country music:

Entertainer of the Year — Hasn't Kenny Chesney won this award for the last 20 years? OK, maybe just three times at the CMAs, but the last four times at the ACMs. He's the safe bet.

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Female Vocalist of the Year — It's a tough competition, but you'd have to assume that Carrie Underwood is going to take it home. Unfortunately, Faith Hill isn't in the category so we can't see her freak out.

Male Vocalist of the Year — I have no idea on this one. I'd say just give it to the guy with the biggest cowboy hat.

Every once in a while, I get caught up in a ridiculous music-based reality show. I never watch CMT, but somehow got sucked into "Gone Country" — celebrities who want to be country singers.

The winner of the first season was Julio Iglesias Jr. and last season was Sebastian Bach of Skid Row fame. The whole thing is generally a trainwreck hosted by John Rich of Big & Rich.

Now, there's word of a third season to air in January. The constestants are — George Clinton, Sheila E., former Miss USA Tara Conner, Taylor Dayne, Monkees lead vocalist/drummer Micky Dolenz, actor Richard Grieco and "American Idol" first-season runner-up Justin Guarini.

Yeah - can you picture any of them in country music? Probably as much as Iglesias and Bach...

It was announced today that MTV's TRL will be leaving the air after 10 years.

Good riddance! The network that has all but abandoned music on television is getting rid of one of their only music shows, but also one of the worst out there.

That's what I like — watching screaming teenagers idolize talentless hacks. I'd probably be disappointed if the show ever had good music on it. In this case, it's just another way to get all the garbage off of mainstream media.

See ya, TRL! I won't miss you a bit!