First, a big thank you to The Voice for introducing us to so many amazing artists since the show debuted in April 2011. And, wow, those artists were busy producing music in 2014. I’ve compiled three blogs looking back at that music. Head here for my picks for the best five Voice videos for 2014….
When I decided to take a look back at music released by former contestants on The Voice in 2014, I had no idea they’d been so prolific. Prolific to the tune of 18 albums and 28 EPs since Jan. 1. And it doesn’t end there. Forty-six former contestants on the show released at least one…
As 2015 draws near, it’s time to look back at the music delivered by former contestants of The Voice in 2014. This blog will take a look at the videos released by singers who landed a spot on the show, and there were plenty of them to peruse. Below, I’ve picked my five favorites. Then…
With 2015 right around the corner, it’s time to take a look at the best of American Idol 2014. Here are my picks for the top 10 songs released by former American Idol finalists in the past year — plus four more that just missed the cut, the latter all from sorta unexpected sources. The…
It’s that time of year again — time to look back at the best music turned out by American Idol alumni in the past year. Below are my selections for the Top 5 American Idol albums from 2014. Altogether, former American Idol finalists released 18 albums or EPs (which I also considered for this Top…
A new year is right around the corner, which means it’s time for Idol Chatter to look back at the best of 2014. In this blog, my picks for the best Idol videos of the year. Below, you’ll find my picks for the top five, followed by all the rest I could round up. If…
Season 6 American Idol champ Jordin Sparks has broken her musical silence. Jordin’s last album, “Battlefield,” was released in 2009. She’s released just two singles since, “I Am Woman” in 2011 and “Skippin’ a Beat” last year. Make that three. Jordin released a new single, “It Ain’t You,” last week. You can check it out…
One of the most unique country singers to grace The Voice stage performed at the York Expo Center’s Utz Arena Friday night. And more than two years removed from the show, RaeLynn proved her special blend of country charm and distinct vocals are as appealing as ever. She took the stage in a homemade Christmas…
DaNica Shirey will be performing in her hometown again in early February. The Pullo Center announced Thursday that DaNica will perform a full concert on Friday, Feb. 6, at the venue. Tickets are $28 and $40 and go on sale Monday, though members can order now. DaNica, 25, is the first York County resident to…
So, that was some finale The Voice put on Tuesday night, right? I mean they even allowed enough time for Craig Wayne Boyd to sing a victory song as the confetti fell. I’m not sure they’ve ever done that before. Anyway, I’ve graded performances all season, why stop now? OK, maybe not grades, but these…
