Mikalah Gordon unveils three new songs
Back in July, Mikalah Gordon released her first single since appearing on Season 4 of American Idol. The song was called “Honey,” and it’s a hard-driving rocker, complete with grunts, moans and shrieks.
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Allison Iraheta, New Idol Music Allison Iraheta is back with Halo Circus and ‘Gone’
Hooray! Allison Iraheta is back. As I’ve blogged here on a couple of occasions, the Season 8 Idol standout has joined a new band, Halo Circus.
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Cassadee Pope, The Voice Cassadee Pope sitting at #1 on country album chart
Season 3 Voice winner Cassadee Pope released her long-awaited debut album today. And as of 10 a.m., the album was sitting at number seven on the iTunes albums chart and at number one on the iTunes country album chart. By 2:30 p.m., the album had advanced to number six on the overall chart.
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Season 5, The Voice Night 5 of the blind auditions on The Voice
Tonight, we meet the final eight contestants on Season 5 of The Voice. Most of the teams are nearly full, and I’ve posted profiles of all the contestants we’ve met so far. Those include a look at music the contestants have already released — music you can listen to and download right now.
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Preston Pohl of Team Adam on The Voice
His audition: Preston Pohl, 26, of Hallettsville, Texas, sang “Electric Feel” by MGMT, prompting Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Cee Lo Green to turn around in a heartbeat. Adam complimented him on turning “Electric Feel” into a Marvin (Gaye) song and for his conviction to what he was singing.
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Timyra-Joi of Team Christina on The Voice
Her audition: Timyra-Joi (Beatty), 15, of San Diego, Calif., sang Alicia Keys’ “This Girl is On Fire,” and was on fire, prompting Christina to turn around in a heartbeat. Right before the song ended, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton spun around, too. Adam Levine called Timyre-Joi “an unpolished diamond.” Background: Timyra-Joi’s mom says she…
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Season 5, The Voice Meet James Irwin of Team Adam on The Voice
His audition: James Irwin, 31, of St. Louis, Missouri, sang R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion.” Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green turned their chairs almost immediately, soon followed by Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Christina complimented him on “captivating” the judges and the audience. Background: James had auditioned on the premiere episode of Season 4 with…
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Ashley Dubose of Team Adam on The Voice
Her audition: Ashley Dubose, 23, of St. Paul, Minn., sang Rihanna’s “Diamonds” for her audition. Her unique sound, crystal clear delivery and big voice prompted all four coaches to turn their chairs. Adam Levine complimented her on having a “voice that cut like a razor through this entire place.”
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Season 5, The Voice Meet R. Anthony of Team Cee Lo on The Voice
His audition: R. Anthony, 33, of Tampa, Fla., sang “Hall of Fame” by The Script. Christina Aguilera turned well into the performance; Cee Lo Green joined her at the very last moment. Cee Lo said it wasn’t because he was indecisive. It was because he was enjoying the “compelling quality” in R. Anthony’s voice. Background:…
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Season 5, The Voice Meet Monika Leigh of Team Blake on The Voice
Her audition: Monika Leigh, 28, of Boulder, Colorado, auditioned with the B.B. King hit “The Thrill is Gone.” Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine turned their chairs early in the performance, joined at almost the last moment by Blake Shelton. Adam complimented her on the “pure” tone in her voice and said he wanted to…
