American Idol has announced plans for a 10th anniversary album, set for a March 15 release. The album will feature tracks from each of the first nine Idol winners, plus three additional tracks. Those will come from Daughtry (“Home”), Clay Aiken (“Invisible”) and Adam Lambert (“Whataya Want from Me”). Now, it’s tough to dispute the…
OK, Crystal Bowersox’s debut album didn’t exactly hit the Billboard 200 with a splash. It debuted at number 28 seven weeks ago. Among Idol finalists, only season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo’s debut entered the Billboard 200 at a lower position, at 52. But in a recent interview, Crystal said she hopes “Farmer’s Daughter” builds a…
OK, I’ve been able to round up a little more information on two of tonight’s most impressive American Idol contestants from Austin — Janelle Arthur and Casey Abrams. Janelle hails from Oliver Spring, Tenn. And even at age 20, she’s a pretty experienced musician. She performed with the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tenn….
Did everyone catch Oprah’s grilling of the American Idol judges Wednesday afternoon? If not, here are the highlights. Asked about criticism from fellow rockers for judging Idol, Steven Tyler said he couldn’t pass up an opportunity “to have fun and sit next to J-Lo.” Randy Jackson said Simon will always be a friend but he…
