I’ve never been a fan of lowered age limits and really young contestants on shows like The X Factor. I mean, look what happened last year. Placed under the pressure-cooker that results from performing live in front of millions of viewers, 13-year-old Rachel Crow collapsed in tears on stage after being eliminated and the jerk…
The X Factor got right down to the business of introducing us to its final 24 contestants Wednesday night. Well, not quite 24. When the eliminations ended, the groups’ group was three groups shy of a full judges’ mansion. So in a twist any regular X Factor viewer could see coming from many episodes away,…
Kelly Clarkson’s new single, “Catch My Breath,” debuted this morning on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show. Listen to the tune above; it will be available for download next Monday. The song is from her greatest hits album, set for release on Nov. 19. Ryan also interviewed Kelly and asked her about how it felt to release…
I’ve written several blogs this year about former Idol contestants who have split with their record companies, so it’s good to report some news of the opposite sort. Season 5’s Kellie Pickler is now an artist under Blake River Entertainment, the company announced Monday. Kellie talked about the deal while helping host Anderson (Cooper) Live…
Just four artists were eliminated during night one of the battle rounds on The Voice. That’s because Collin McLoughlin and Amanda Brown were “stolen” by other coaches after losing their respective matchups with Bryan Keith and Trevin Hunte. The teasers for tonight’s show indicate the steal will play a role again, which still leaves me…
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood each landed two nominations for the 40th American Music Awards, set for Nov. 18 on ABC. The Voice coach Christina Aguilera was on hand in Los Angeles to announce the nominees … and the fact that she’ll be performing on the show. Kelly is nominated for favorite pop/rock female artist…
There’s so much talent on The Voice this year, I’ve decided to feature pre-show music released by contestants in this spot. Like the tune? You can find it on iTunes. Monday, Oct. 8 First up: Lelia Broussard with “My Heart’s a Cannonball.” Lelia specializes in quirky pop. I decided to feature one of her songs…
The dirty business of eliminating some very talented contestants begins tonight on The Voice with the battle rounds. Of course, there’s a new wrinkle in the mix. This year, for the first time, a coach can steal a losing contestant. I’m sure Carson Daly will explain exactly how that will work early on in tonight’s…
Daughtry announced a co-headlining tour with 3 Doors Down today. The tour kicks off Nov. 17 in Tunica, Mississippi, and includes 19 shows through mid-December. One of those shows is a Dec. 4 date at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College. Tickets for that show go on sale Oct. 19. Tickets are $39.50 and…
Well, The Voice has done it again. The show has pulled together some incredible talent for Season 3. So much so, that my biggest fear is lots of singers who have advanced to the battle rounds won’t get the exposure they deserve. Sixty-six singers — including two duos — have advanced. Nearly half already have…
