On the path to 1 million downloads, Phillip Phillips has enjoyed some high-profile exposure for “Home,” the song he once proclaimed wasn’t his first single. Most notably, of course, the tune was featured when the U.S Women’s gymnastics teams competed in the summer Olympics. Well, another high-profile gig is coming Phillip’s way. He’s the featured…
Look who’s back on the country singles chart? It’s York-bound Casey James, whose new single “Crying on a Suitcase” was one of the big gainers on the Billboard chart this week, moving up from 34 to 30. The song is the second to chart from Casey’s debut album, released earlier this year. “Let’s Don’t Call…
Taylor Hicks performed for Republicans gathered in Tampa Thursday night. And, next week, the Democrats will get to hear from Jessica Sanchez, runner-up to Phillip Phillips on Season 11 of Idol. The Democratic National Convention Committee announced its performer lineup for next week’s gathering in Charlotte, N.C., this morning. Jessica, who’s too young to vote,…
Taylor Hicks was a headliner at the GOP Convention Thursday night. He performed “Taking It To the Streets,” which likely thrilled folks who still consider themselves members of the Soul Patrol. But when asked about his political affiliation … well, Taylor sounded non-committal at best in this piece. Anyway, here are The Associated Press photos…
A portion of the American Idol Season 11 cast took time out from their busy summer tour schedule to perform a concert on iHeart Radio Wednesday night. Included in the show were Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Colton Dixon and Haley Reinhart, the third-place finisher from Season 10 who has since released a fine…
Watch out above on Billboard’s country singles chart. Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away” is gaining momentum, threatening to add to her already gaudy record of success on that chart. How gaudy? Of Carrie’s last 14 singles, 11 have reached number one. The only three that didn’t — “Don’t Forget About Me” (her second off her debut…
Ready to think about Christmas in September? Well, ready or not, Clay Aiken is embarking on another “Joyful Noise” tour this winter and one of the stops is in nearby Shippensburg. He’ll be at the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 8, for an 8 p.m. show. Accompanied by a 20-piece orchestra,…
Jason Castro released a sneak peak at his upcoming Christian album Tuesday in the form of a 5-song EP titled “Starting Line.” The EP features his new single, “Only a Mountain,” and four previously unreleased songs that are apparently going to be included on his new album by the same name. That album is scheduled…
Along with all the GOP rhetoric, those attending the convention in Tampa Bay this week will be treated to some American Idol music. Two well-known Idols are among the list of performers, with Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks taking center stage at some point on Thursday, the same night Mitt Romney will address the crowd….
“Sparkle” hasn’t been a mega-hit at the box office, but the film role has certainly raised the profile of Jordin Sparks, American Idol’s Season 6 winner. There she was again Monday night, signing the national anthem to kick off the U.S. Open. And looking splendid doing it, judging from the photos provided by The Associated…
