HOTTEST MLUSIC FOR SPRING On The Early Show on Friday, April 17, 2009, Joe Levy, editor in chief of Maxim magazine (www.maxim.com), had great news for hip-hop and country music lovers: Their favorite artists are going to RULE the spring and summer airwaves. Then he gave the best bet for classic rock, and a countdown of the five most popular MP3 downloads, if you can't wait to update to music library!: Hip Hop will Rule the Spring! Rick Ross -- "Deeper Than Rap" (March 24) Eminem -- "Relapse" (May 19) 50 Cent -- "Before I Self Destruct" (release date pending - see below) *Above three are connected in an interesting way: 50 Cent, known for his feuds with fellow hip hop stars - Kanye West - has a back and forth going with Rick Ross. Also, 50 Cent and Eminem, along with Dr. Dre, have a hit song out now that is a popular download, Crack the Bottle. Additionally, 50 Cent told Blender.com that he won't release his album until Eminem does so as not to compete in sales. "Classic" Rock Favorites Dylan -- "Together Through Life" (April 28) Neil Young --"Fork in the Road" (April 7) Dave Matthews Band -- "Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King" (June 2) - If it's summer, it's DMB - First album since the tragic passing of founding member, Saxophonist LeRoi Moore Country Favorites Martina McBride - "Shine" (March 24) - Her last album, "Waking Up Laughing" (2007) - McBride is a country heavyweight; a fan favorite for TK years Billy Ray Cyrus - "Back to Tennessee" (April 7) - Cyrus, best-known for his "Achy Breaky Heart" has enjoyed a second career as Miley Cyrus's father - Daughter, Miley, will appear on the new album on a song called Butterfly Fly Away Rascall Flatts - "Unstoppable" (April 7) - Single out now, shooting to top of charts Must-have downloads right now include: 1.Yeah Yeah Yeahs - single "Zero"from new album "It's Blitz" is due out March 31 2. Flo Rida, "Right Round" - number one on iTunes now 3. Lady gaga "Poker Face" - two big singles from her first album, 4. Kelly Clarkson "I Do Not Hook Up" - Blender cover girl; third studio album; performed song on SNL 5. Feist and Ben Gibbard - "Train Song" -- Feist is best known for the popular 2007 hit, "1234" used in the commercial for iPod Nano 6. Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre - "Crack a Bottle" .