06 | July | 2012 | Idol Chatter & Voice Views

Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, New Idol Music, Phillip Phillips, Season 11, Skylar Laine
New EPs feature Season 11 highlights from Idol

July 6, 2012 By Mark Franklin 2

Just in time for the start of the American Idol summer tour, 19 Entertainment has released a bunch of EPs featuring highlights from Season 11. You’ll find them at your local Wal-Mart. Each of the top five contestants get their own EP, selling for $5 a pop. And there’s an EP of show highlights for…
Michael Lynche, New Idol Music
Michael Lynche showcasing new music from debut album

July 6, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Since finishing fourth on Idol back in Season 9, Michael “Big Mike” Lynche has shed 90 pounds and welcomed a second child, Kingston Michael. Now he’s preparing to release a post-Idol debut album. In fact, he’s premiering music from the album at an event this evening in St. Petersburg, Fla. A single from the album…
Casey Abrams, Idols on the Music Chart
Casey Abrams lands on the Billboard 200

July 6, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Casey Abrams’ self-titled debut album landed on the Billboard 200 this week. But not very high — at 101 to be precise, indicating sales of about 4,000. Come on, music lovers. The album deserves better than that. It’s received solid reviews. OK, it includes a couple of missteps (“Wore Out My Soul” quickly wears out…