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Blake Lewis, New Idol Music
New music coming from Blake Lewis

July 1, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

In his latest video blog, Blake Lewis says his new album should be out in Oct. 6. Blake finished second on season six of Idol and released a debut album, “Audio Day Dream,” in December 2007. The first single from the new album is entitled “Sad Song” and should be released sometime soon, Blake says….
Kimberly Caldwell, New Idol Music
New music coming from Kimberly Caldwell (?)

June 30, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Kimberly Caldwell has signed with Vanguard records and is apparently hoping to release an album by the end of the year. Kimberly finished seventh on season two of Idol and has turned that bit of fame into a career as a TV host. She was also back in the news when she and David Cook…
Chris Daughtry, New Idol Music
Daughtry bonus material, served a la carte

June 30, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

When I interviewed Ruben Studdard a couple of months ago, he said artists were struggling with ways to combat lagging album sales. Apparently, a growing trend is to release multiple versions of the same album, with different bonus tracks on each one. That way, hardcore fans have to buy multiple CDs or downloads to get…
Justin Guarini
Justin Guarini pushes song for Twilight sequel

June 29, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Justin Guarini has co-written a song — “I Can’t Live” — he hopes to have picked up for “New Moon,” the sequel to the incredibly popular “Twilight.” You can check out the song on Justin’s Web site. The “Twilight” sequel is supposed to hit theaters later this year. The last time we heard from Justin,…
Diana DeGarmo, New Idol Music
New music, sort of, from Diana DeGarmo

June 29, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

In case you missed it, because I sure did, season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo released a country music EP — “Unplugged in Nashville” — earlier this year. The four songs are available for download from iTunes. You can check out “Thank You,” a tribute to U.S. soldiers serving overseas, on her MySpace page. You’ll also…
Michael Johns, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: Michael Johns delivers from the heart

June 28, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Michael Johns “Hold Back My Heart” 1. Heart on My Sleeve 2. To Love Somebody 3. Feeling Alright 4. Little Bear 5. Fool’s Gold 6. Mountains 7. Fire 8. Hold Back My Heart 9. This is Goodbye 10. It’s Too Late 11. Heart is Weak 12. Turn to You Back in December, Amanda Overmyer released…
Kellie Pickler
Happy birthday, Kellie Pickler

June 28, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Country music star Kellie Pickler apparently turned 23 today and posted a highly entertaining blog reflecting on her past year. In it, she addresses one rumor. No, she did not have a facelift. For goodness sakes, she writes, she was only 22. She suggests checking back with her when she’s 60. She does not address…
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Idol ties to Michael Jackson

June 26, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

He was known as the King of Pop. His sudden death has millions mourning. And Michael Jackson’s musical influence certainly spilled over to the Idol stage. In fact, his music played a large role in determining the winner of the last two seasons. Think about it. What performance propelled eventual winner Kris Allen into the…
Idols on the Music Chart
Idols on the music charts

June 26, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Here’s a look at where the Idols stand on the latest Billboard music charts, released this week. Kelly Clarkson: Her fourth album is loaded with potential singles, and it might be time to unleash another, because everything’s fading. ”I Do Not Hook Up” slipped another spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles this week, to 25;…
Adam Lambert, New Idol Music
Prediction: ‘Want’ will leave Adam Lambert fans wanting

June 25, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

So, I downloaded “Want,” the newly released Adam Lambert song Wednesday night. And I’m left with a simple question: What’s the big deal? OK, the timing is a little unusual because it comes after Idol, not before. And Adam apparently would prefer these songs not be released. And apparently, there’s a big debate over who…

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