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Lee DeWyze, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: Lee’s ‘Slumberland’ offers promise of what’s to come

May 30, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

“Slumberland” Lee DeWyze 1. So What Now 2. All Fall Down 3. Annabelle 4. Princess 5. Flower Child 6. Where You Lie 7. Stay 8. Another Sleep Song 9. Sweet Sweet 10. Good Night Asked to comment on the interest in his pre-Idol music during a Friday afternoon press conference, new American Idol Lee DeWyze…
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Debut for Bo Bice album, big jump for Carrie

May 29, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Hey, someone better rush to the Idols’ rescue. This is getting embarrassing. The cast of Glee has more singles on Billboard’s Hot 100 than all of the past American idol contestants combined (just two). Well, Clay Aiken’s new album is coming out next week, though I’m not sure his cover songs are going to make…
Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
Lee says he owes a huge assist to the fans back home

May 28, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

One could easily argue that Lee DeWyze’s best night on the Idol stage came a little more than a week ago. He drew compliments for his rendition of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man.” He drew high praise for his perofrmance of “Hallelujah.” The secret to his success that night? Look back no further than a few…
Crystal Bowersox, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
Crystal Bowersox said she’d buy Lee DeWyze album in a heartbeat

May 28, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

An awful lot of Idol watchers thought Crystal Bowersox outperformed Lee DeWyze in the final American Idol performance show. But anyone expecting her to be resentful of his coronation as the season nine will be disappointed. “I love Lee. He’s super talented. I’d buy his album in a heartbeat,” the 24-year-old from Elliston, Ohio, said…
Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
American Idol finale: The day-after report

May 27, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Random notes in the wake of Lee DeWyze’s Wednesday night victory over Crystal Bowersox. Ratings drop Rueters is reporting that Wednesday’s Idol episode attracted 24.4 million viewers, the fewest to watch a season finale since 22.8 watched Kelly Clarkson become the original Idol back in 2002. That marks a drop of 15 percent from the…
Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
The latest Idol news as we await the crowning of a winner

May 26, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Anyone who read my blogs from Tuesday night’s final performance show of American Idol knows I think Crystal Bowersox deserves to be named the show’s winner tonight. (Song-by-song grades here and recap here.) As we await tonight’s finale, here’s some random Idol news …. * Over at EW.com, Michael Slezak posts a morning-after recap following…
Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
Lee DeWyze wins season nine of American Idol

May 26, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Update: And the results are in … After the nationwide vote, Ryan Seacrest announces that the winner of American Idol is … Lee DeWyze. The paint clerk from Chicago held on to win, despite Crystal’s dominance of the final performance show. No doubt, he was one of the most improved contestants through the course of…
Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
Lee Dewyze, the new Idol champ (photo gallery)

May 26, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Lee DeWyze called it “amazing.” He said “there are no words to describe this.” He’d just been named the season nine winner of American Idol, and he didn’t seem to be expecting it. “I’ve never been happier in my life,” he told Ryan Seacrest before launching into U2’s “Beautiful Day,” which will be released as…
Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
But Simon, America got it wrong — again

May 26, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

First the good news. Once again. American Idol put on an entertaining finale Wednesday night. Regardless of the missteps during the season — misguided mentor selections, strange pairings of guest performers and themes, etc. — Idol can be counted on for a season-ending spectacle. Wednesday was no exception. Oh, I got a little concerned when…
Allison Iraheta, New Idol Music
Expect a guest star on Allison Iraheta’s new single

May 25, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

A year removed from the Idol stage, Allison Iraheta is ready to release her third single and head out on tour with Adam Lambert and Orianthi. When the former happens, fans will be in for a surprise. The “Don’t Waste the Pretty” single will include a guest star — Orianthi, who performed on Idol earlier…

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