December | 2009 | Idol Chatter & Voice Views

Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Clay Aiken, Idols on the Music Chart, Kelly Clarkson
Carrie Underwood album best of the decade

December 12, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Billboard.com has posted its Best of the Decade lists, and an Idol has landed at the top of one of the charts. OK, the headline already ruined most of the suspense. And the honor goes to: Season four Idol champ Carrie Underwood, whose debut album “Some Hearts” was the best selling country album of the…
Carrie Underwood, Concert News
Carrie Underwood tour dates announced

December 12, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood is heading out on tour to support her “Play On” album. So far, 45 shows are planned between March 1 and May 30, and 27 of those concerts are listed on Ticketmaster. The closest appearance listed so far is the Wachovia Center in Wilkes-Barre, about two hours from York. That concert is set…
Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Jordin Sparks, Kris Allen
Idols at Z100’s Jingle Ball (a photo gallery)

December 12, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Z100 held its Jingle Ball Friday night in New York, featuring performances by Idol champs Jordin Sparks and Kris Allen. The event raises money for the New York City food bank and also featured appearances by John Mayer, the Fray, Pitbull and Taylor Swift. Jordin was joined on stage by Justin Bieber for a performance…
Idols on the Music Chart
Music charts: Carrie outperforming newest Idols

December 11, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Let’s do a little comparison. The most successful three Idol albums of 2009 have been from Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry and Carrie Underwood. Kelly’s “All I Ever Wanted” debuted at number one, stayed there for two weeks and spent three weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Daughtry’s “Leave This Town” also debuted at…
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson among the decade’s best

December 10, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Rolling Stone has announced its top music of the decade, and Kelly Clarkson is among the honorees. Fan balloting was announced earlier this week; Rolling Stone announced its top 100 songs and top 100 albums of the decade on Wednesday. Those were selected by a combination of artists, industry insiders and journalists. American Idol contestants…
Anoop Desai, New Idol Music
New music coming from Anoop in 2010

December 10, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Looks like you can add Anoop Desai to the list of season eight Idol contestants planning to release music in 2010. Anoop has signed on with JS2 Communications, and the firm sent out a press release earlier this week indicating Anoop plans to release his first single in the spring. No word on a record…
Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Idols on the Music Chart, Kris Allen
Idols big three on the music charts

December 9, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Below, you’re treated to a video of a disguised Allison Iraheta buying her own debut album. Apparently, a few other people bought it as well. Allison’s “Just Like You” debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200 charts released Thursday morning. That debut isn’t as good as those for Adam Lambert (number three) or Kris…
Kimberly Caldwell, New Idol Music
Music without regret from Kimberly Caldwell

December 9, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Kimberly Caldwell’s long-awaited debut album has a name, a release date, and at least one song you can hear. The title: “Without Regret.” The release date: April 2010. The cover: It’s at right. Kimberly revealed all this in a recent MySpace blog inviting fans to enter a contest to win tickets to a private show…
Michael Sarver, New Idol Music
Michael Sarver: From the oil rigs to iTunes

December 8, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

No new Idol albums are being released today. But, hey, that doesn’t mean there isn’t new Idol music. Michael Sarver, the former oil rig worker who finished 10th on season eight of Idol, released a single today on iTunes. It’s called “You Are,” and you can listen to a live version of it in the…
Idols at awards shows
Last chance to vote for the Idols

December 8, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Voting for the People’s Choice Awards ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 8 ), so today marks your last chance to support the Idols up for honors. Several are, including Adam Lambert and Kris Allen in the category of Favorite Breakout Artist. Other nominees in that category include Lady Gaga, Susan Boyle and Demi Lovato….

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