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1. Phil Stacey's final thoughts on 'Idol' finale
It was a showing of tremendous talent and ability by both performers, but Phillip Phillips comes out on top.
2. Kris Allen's 'Camellia' track by track
By <a class="linkedBylineName" href="http://content.usatoday.com/topics/reporter/Brian+Mansfield">Brian Mansfield</a>, USA TODAY - May 21, 2012
The Season 8 winner belongs more with singer-songwriters than he does with David Cook and Lee DeWyze.
3. 'People' is Garbage's kind of album: Good
By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY - May 21, 2012
The rock band hasn't lost any of its appeal on its first new album since 2005.
4. 2012 Summer Music Festival
USA TODAY teams up with iTunes to bring you free music from summer's hottest festivals.
5. The Big 4 | Yankee Stadium
Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax rock the Bronx
6. Laurence Juber
1650 Broadway - New York (Midtown West)
7. Kanye West leads BET Awards nominations
Kanye West has the most BET Awards nominations with seven, while his mentor, Jay-Z, earned five.
8. Steve Winwood
Beacon Theatre - 2124 Broadway - New York (Upper West Side)
Winwoods career started in the mid-60s as a teenager singing for Spencer Davis Group, then it was on to Traffic and then a prolific solo career with songs like "High Love." He puts on a great show and he can play his hits for two hours before you don't recognize what song it is.
9. 'American Idol': Down to two
By Bill Keveney and Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY - May 21, 2012
Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips: Who will win 'American Idol'?
10. Living Colour | Highline Ballroom
The return of the NYC rock legends for a benefit show
11. Why Jessica Sanchez blew it
By <a class="linkedBylineName" href="http://content.usatoday.com/topics/reporter/Brian+Mansfield">Brian Mansfield</a>, USA TODAY - May 23, 2012
Jessica blinked. Given the chance to end four years of guys winning American Idol, she couldn't seal the deal.
12. Listen Up: John Mayer, Haley Reinhart, more
By Steve Jones, Brian Mansfield and Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY - May 21, 2012
Check out the latest music round up which includes Kimbra - Vows, Haley Reinhart - Listen Up!, MercyMe - The Hurt the Healer& John Mayer - Born and Raised
14. National Recording Registry adds new offerings
By Steve Jones, USA TODAY - May 23, 2012
The newest additions to the National Recording Registry include ex-slave narratives and seminal songs of disco, funk and rap.
15. Idol Season 11: Most memorable performances
16. Lyle Lovett
656 Bartholomew Rd. - Piscataway
17. John Mayer: Born and Raised
Edna Gundersen - May 22, 2012
Album: Born and RaisedArtist: John MayerRelease date: May. 23, 2012Download: Queen of California, Born and Raised Considering Mayer's penchant for adolescent blather in interviews, he's impressively mature as he looks back on a rough start and "tries to find the man I...
18. Haley Reinhart: Listen Up!
Brian Mansfield - May 22, 2012
Album: Listen Up!Artist: Haley ReinhartRelease date: May. 23, 2012Download: Free, Oh My! Last season on American Idol, Haley Reinhart struggled to find suitable material for the swoops and slides of her free-wheeling, bluesy vocal style. That's not so on Listen Up!, a...
19. Justin Bieber announces fall tour dates
By <a class="linkedBylineName" href="http://content.usatoday.com/topics/reporter/Ann+Oldenburg">Ann Oldenburg</a>, USA TODAY - May 23, 2012
Ready for some fall Bieber fever?
20. Conor Oberst
881 Seventh Avenue - New York (Midtown West)Location: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage Description:
21. Kings of Leon | Madison Square Garden
Followill brothers continue their quest for rock domination at Madison Square Garden
22. MercyMe: The Hurt & the Healer
Brian Mansfield - May 22, 2012
Album: The Hurt the HealerArtist: MercyMeRelease date: May. 23, 2012Download: The Hurt the Healer, Take the Time MercyMe has long been one of Christian music's top acts, a middle-of-the-road rock act getting by on decent tunes and honorable lyrics. Frontman Bart...
23. Electric Zoo 2011: More photos
A three-day celebration of dance music on Randall's Island
24. Can 'American Idol' go out with a bang?
By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY - May 22, 2012
Ratings are down as the Fox competition heads toward its Season 11 finale.
