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Carrie Underwood ‘Blown Away’ blitz starts Monday

April 29, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood fans will be in for a host of treats over the next week, and not just the release of her fourth album, “Blown Away,” on Tuesday. A new album means lots of promotional appearances, and Carrie has a packed schedule this week. It starts Monday morning when Good Morning America airs an exclusive…
Books and Publications
People pays tribute to 10 years worth of Idols

April 29, 2012 By Mark Franklin 1

So, has everyone seen the People magazine special: “American Idol: Where Are They Now?” If not, you might want to check it out. Being a People special, it sells for $11.99. And you might have to head to a newstand or bookstore to find it. But it’s about 130 pages of pure Idol, and the…
Season 11, Season 11 finals
Next up for the remaining Idols: British Week

April 29, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Next up for the remaining Idols — British Week. Now we’ve had various twists on that theme in recent years. Rolling Stones Week. Beatles Week. Lennon-McCartney Songbook Week. Heck, back in Season 7 we were served up the latter two themes in back-to-back weeks. But the last time we’ve had a wide open theme of…
Idols on the Music Chart
Kelly Clarkson has her sight on yet another #1

April 29, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Having already topped six Billboard singles charts with “Stronger,” a seventh is within Kelly Clarkson’s sights. “Stronger” was the greatest gainer on Billboard’s adult contemporary chart this week, moving up from number seven to number five. Standing between Kelly and another number one: Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain,” Colbie Caillet’s “Brighter Than the Sun,”…
Elise Testone, Season 11
Elise Testone says she’d love to duet with Steven Tyler

April 27, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

From the very start of the Season 11 American Idol finals, Elise Testone seemed like a contestant one bum note away from elimination. On the Top 13 results show, the 28-year-old from Charleston, S.C., found herself standing next to Jeremy Rosado, needing a judges’ save to stay on the show. She got it, then escaped…
Season 11, Season 11 finals
American Idol Top 6 results show photo gallery

April 27, 2012 By Mark Franklin 0

Another Season 10 Idol returned to sing his or her new single Thursday night on American Idol. This time it was Stefano Langone — who has decided to go by just Stefano — singing his new tune, “I’m On a Roll,” which is available on iTunes. Idol fans were also treated to a performance by…
Season 11, Season 11 finals
Idol recap: 4 things we learned and whose stock is rising

April 27, 2012 By Mark Franklin 3

So, what did we learn tonight on American Idol? 1. The Idol judges can praise Skylar Laine until deer season rolls around, and getting twang into the finals might prove more difficult in Season 11 than in Season 10. 2. Phillip Phillips isn’t feeling great, it might be affecting his performance, which might explain his…
Elise Testone, Results Shows, Season 11, Season 11 finals
Elise Testone is gone, and so is one of Idol’s best singers

April 27, 2012 By Mark Franklin 3

Well, I finally predicted an American Idol ouster correctly. And sure wish I hadn’t. Because in losing Elise Testone, Idol Season 11 also lost one of its top three singers, a finalist capable of giving us an Idol moment every time she stepped on stage. But I’ve gotta say this. A week ago, I thought Idol…
Concert News, Season 11
American Idol summer tour dates announced

April 27, 2012 By Mark Franklin 1

Once again this year, York area American Idol fans will have plenty of chances to catch the Top 10 during the annual summer tour. The tour includes stops in Washington (Aug. 8), Baltimore (Aug. 9) and Reading (Sept. 8). According to AmericanIdol.com, ticket information will be released next week. All the dates: DATE CITY…
Results Shows, Season 11, Season 11 finals
American Idol Top 6 results show: Elise goes home

April 26, 2012 By Mark Franklin 1

Wow, there’s certainly very little agreement over who’s going home tonight on American Idol. Nearly every Idol follower has a different prediction on what’s going to happen tonight. The only name I didn’t see suggested for ouster tonight: Joshua Ledet. Considering how unpredictable Idol has been in recent weeks, that would make me nervous if…

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