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Syesha Mercado
A Dreamgirl role for Syesha Mercado

June 25, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

What a week for season seven American Idol contestants. The latest: Syesha Mercado is going to be a Dreamgirl. The Apollo Theater Foundation and producer John Breglio announced a national tour of a new “Dreamgirls” musical today. The show will premiere at the Apollo in November, in conjunction with the theater’s 75th anniversary. Syesha will…
Season 8
Idol’s season 8 album: Who picked these songs?

June 24, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

American Idol on Wednesday announced the track list for its Season 8 album, featuring the top 10 finalists. I’m left wondering who in the world selected these songs. OK, some were no-brainers. Like including “Mad World” from Adam Lambert. And in some cases, there weren’t many highlights from which to choose. Hmm, that would be…
Brooke White, New Idol Music
New Brooke White song released Tuesday

June 23, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

It’s new music Tuesday, and what would a new music Tuesday be without new releases from American Idol contestants. Not only is Michael Johns’ new CD — “Hold Back My Heart” — now available everywhere, but a new single from Brooke White is now available through iTunes. It’s called “Radio, Radio” and it’s the tune…
Carly Smithson, New Idol Music
Carly Smithson and The Fallen post new song on MySpace

June 22, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Anxious to hear what Carly Smithson and We Are the Fallen are up to. If so, head to the band’s Web site, http://www.wearethefallen.com, which went live at 3 p.m. And you don’t want to procrastinate. Music hasn’t been posted there yet, but the free download I wrote about in this blog Friday is available only…
Michael Johns, New Idol Music
Listen to the new Michael Johns CD

June 22, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Michael Johns new album, “Hold Back My Heart,” isn’t available until Tuesday. But for those of you who just can’t wait, head to music.aol.com, and you can listen to the entire 12-track album. Here’s a link. Michael finished eighth last year on Idol, but I have a feeling his album will be better than you’d…
LaKisha Jones, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: The Return of LaKisha Jones

June 21, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

LaKisha Jones “So Glad I’m Me” 1. Grateful 2. So Glad I’m Me 3. Beautiful Girl 4. Same Song 5. Let’s Go Celebrate 6. Ain’t Worth It 7. Nothing 8. Be Alright 9. You Give Good Love 10. Free 11. Memories 12. Just As I Am Back on season six of Idol, two contestants —…
Idols on the Music Chart
Idols on the music charts

June 19, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Here’s a look at where the Idols stand on the latest Billboard music charts, released this week. Kris Allen: Looks like the critics were right about the season eight Idol coronation song, penned by Kara DioGuardi. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, then fizzled. The only other Idol single not to reach…
Carly Smithson, Michael Johns
Michael Johns’ album due Tuesday; a new gig for Carly Smithson

June 18, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

We’re less than a week away from the release of the post-Idol debut album from season seven contestant Michael Johns. “Hold Back My Heart” hits stores Tuesday. You can hear the single “Heart on My Sleeve” on Michael’s MySpace page. The song is number 27 on Billboard’s list of Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks. Michael’s been…
Bo Bice, New Idol Music
New classic music from Bo Bice

June 18, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Time for a Bo Bice update. The question: Where to start? Well, how about with the music? Bo fans will want to check out a new CD, Brothers of the Southland, a tribute to Southern rock. Bo’s not a member of the band, but he sings on the album. You can check out his 7-minute,…
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler’s new title: Sexiest Vegetarian

June 16, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

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