November | 2009 | Idol Chatter & Voice Views

Brandon Rogers, Concert News
Brandon Rogers reflects on MJ, Idol and ‘Joy’

November 18, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Over the next few days, Idol Chatter will step back in time, reintroducing readers to former Idol contestants they haven’t heard from in awhile. First up, Brandon Rogers, 31, of Los Angeles, who made the finals in season six before being eliminated in the first round. Brandon was quite familiar with the music business and…
Bucky Covington, New Idol Music
New live music from Bucky Covington

November 18, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Great news for country music fans — Bucky Covington fans in particular. A new EP of live music from Bucky is now available via iTunes. The EP includes five songs recorded live during his recent hometown concert in Rockingham, N.C., including “Gotta Be Somebody,” the Nickelback cover that is his current single. Also on the…
Adam Lambert, New Idol Music
Listen to Adam Lambert’s album a week early

November 17, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Kris Allen’s CD is out, but the most highly-anticipated season eight debut CD is still a week away. That, of course, is Adam Lambert’s post-Idol debut, “For Your Entertainment.” Via Twitter, Adam has promised fans “a sonic dress-up party.” Did he deliver? You don’t have to wait until next Tuesday to find out. Adam’s album…
Kris Allen, New Idol Music
Other views on Kris Allen’s debut

November 16, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The big day is almost here for Kris Allen fans — release day for his debut album. I pretty much panned that album in my Sunday CD Spotlight. But, in the interest of fairness, I’ll be posting links to any other reviews I see that rate the album. Here’s the first, from The Associated Press:…
Kris Allen, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: Kris Allen’s debut a major disappointment

November 15, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Kris Allen “Kris Allen” 1. Live Like We’re Dying 2. Before We Come Undone 3. Can’t Stay Away 4. The Truth 5. Written All Over My Face 6. Bring It Back 7. Red Guitar 8. Is It Over 9. Let It Rain 10. Alright with Me 11. Lifetime 12. I Need to Know 13. Heartless…
New Idol Music, Phil Stacey
CD Spotlight: Phil Stacey, a solid first Christian album

November 15, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Phil Stacey “Into the Light” 1. Inside Out 2. It’s Gotta Be Love 3. You’re Not Shaken 4. Sanctuary 5. One 6. With All My Heart 7. Into the Light 8. Some Kind of Love 9. Glorious 10. Hard to Get 11. Old Glory On American Idol, Phil Stacey was something of a performer without…
Carrie Underwood, New Idol Music
Carrie on your computer tonight, your TV next week

November 14, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Can’t get enough Carrie Underwood? Well, you’re in luck. Her CMA hosting duties behind her, Carrie gets serious about promoting her new album, “Play On,” this week. First, Carrie comes to your computer live Saturday night, 9 p.m. EST, with a Webcast of a concert from the Grand Ole Opry. The show will also feature…
Brooke White, Chris Daughtry, Jason Castro, Katherine McPhee, Kendall Beard
Idol tidbits on Kat, Daughtry, Kendall, Jason and Brooke

November 14, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Tidbits on various Idols … ** Katharine McPhee, who’s trying to get some buzz going about her upcoming second album, will perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. So says a blog she posted Monday, though the link to annoying parade Web site provides no additional information at this point. By the way, Kat, the…
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson Christmas special to air Dec. 14

November 13, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

So, we’ll be getting Christmas specials from at least two Idols in 2009. As previously reported, Carrie Underwood has a Christmas special airing 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, on FOX with David Cook among her guests. Now comes news that Jennifer Hudson’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” will be shown on ABC, same time, exactly…
Carrie Underwood, Idols on the Music Chart
Music charts: How long can Carrie stay at number one?

November 13, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

So, Carrie Underwood’s “Play On” debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 albums chart this week. Now the question will be how long her album can stay there. In coming weeks, the competition will be tough. We’ll get new albums from Janet Jackson (Nov. 17), Leona Lewis (Nov. 17), Alicia Keys (Dec. 1)…

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