If there was an injustice during the first-ever Cross Battles on The Voice, it was Beth Griffith-Manley’s elimination after a brilliant performance of “I Put a Spell on You.” But her coach, John Legend, had already used his save by the time the result of her cross battle was announced. And every steal had already…
With her post-American Idol album due out in just two weeks, Maddie Poppe has released the music video for her latest single, “Made You Miss.” It’s the last song Maddie recorded for that album, and the music should certainly made her female fans smile. In it, Maddie helps three young ladies get even with a…
Among the songs that landed in my Spotify Release Radar Friday was “Surrender” by Lauren Alaina. A new single from the former American Idol runner-up? Nope. A cover of a rock classic. Lauren told Rolling Stone her dad was a fan of rock and roll and would encourage her to cover Cheap Trick in her…
Nick Fradiani released a great new single called “EMPIRE” Friday. The inspirational song is more rock-oriented than we’re used to hearing from Nick. It’s also the first release in about a year and a half from the 33-year-old, who won Season 14 of American Idol but has had trouble finding chart success since. In a…
Fantasia sums up her new single in the intro to the accompanying music video. An interviewer asks: “What’s next for Fantasia?” Her response: “I been on a lot of different stages. I’ve been able to travel the world blessing people with my gift. Now, I feel it’s time for love. “You see me smiling and…
American Idol fans are in for a treat Sunday night when Gabby Barrett returns to perform her superb new single. Released independently back in February, “I Hope” has nevertheless spent seven weeks on Billboard’s Hot Country Single chart, climbing as high as number 37. It’s also earned more than 3 million streams on Spotify, and…
Winners at the Kelly Clarkson hosted Billboard Music Awards Wednesday night included Carrie Underwood and Maroon 5. Carrie Underwood won the award for Best Female Country artist, topping Maren Morris and Kasey Musgraves. Carrie’s “Cry Pretty” was nominated for County Album of the Year, but that honor went to Luke Combs for “This One’s for…
Former Voice finalist Koryn Hawthorne was among the winners at the Billboard Music Awards Wednesday night. Koryn won the BMA for Gospel Song of the Year for her debut single, “Won’t He Do It.” The 21-year-old was also nominated for Gospel Artist of the Year and Gospel Album of the Year. Those awards went to…
Lauren Daigle will mentor when the American Idol Top 6 return to the stage Sunday night. It will mark the second straight week the Season 17 cast will be mentored by a former Idol contestant. Yep, Grammy winner Lauren, now a star is Christian music, once competed on Idol, though her run on the show…
Get ready for Woodstock, American Idol style come Sunday night. The American Idol Top 6 will be covering songs performed at Woodstock back in 1969. They’ll also be singing inspirational songs under the tutelage of Christian music star Lauren Daigle on a night when each artist will take the stage for a pair solo…
