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Brandon Rogers, Jasmine Trias, Lindsey Cardinale, New Idol Music, Nikki McKibbin
Former Idols sing Christmas tunes, and a few originals

December 28, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

If you’re still in the Christmas spirit just a little bit, you might want to check out the American Christmas show, staged earlier this month in the Napa Valley. I finally got a chance to check it out this weekend. The show features former Idol contestants like Nikki McKibbin (third place, season one), Jasmine Trias…
2009 in Review
The best and worst Idol albums of 2009

December 28, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

In terms of album releases, 2009 was a banner year for Idol fans. We got new music from five of Idols’ first six winners — Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks. And, unless I’m missing something 19 albums from Idol contestants all told. Here are my picks for the best…
Carrie Underwood, Idols on the Music Chart
Music charts: A record for Carrie, a boost for Kris

December 26, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Wow, what a week for Carrie Underwood. She snags an engagement ring. Her Christmas special airs a second time. Her new single is zipping up the country charts. All three of her albums show up on the Billboard 200. And “Play On” has now officially spent more time in the top 10 on the Billboard…
Season 10
Great news! Idol dumps season 8 format

December 23, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

I’ve read two stories about it so far. I’m just hoping they’re true. If so, American Idol just delivered fans and contestants a Christmas present, two days early. The reports, including this one at Reality TV World, indicate that Idol has dumped that horrible, horrific, intolerable, inexcusable format the show used in season eight. You…
Brooke White, Katherine McPhee, New Idol Music, Taylor Hicks
Christmas treats from Brooke White, Taylor Hicks, Kat McPhee

December 23, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Just in time for Christmas, we get new music from three former Idol contestants. * First, Brooke White has released a Christmas single on iTunes. It’s called “California Christmas” and you can listen to the song on her MySpace page. It’s been a busy year for Brooke, who released her first post-Idol album and also…
Carrie Underwood
Newly engaged Carrie Underwood back on TV tonight

December 22, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Yeah, guys, apparently it’s true. Carrie Underwood is engaged. The Associated Press even snapped a photo (above) of her wearing her engagement ring while watching fiance Mike Fisher of the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game Monday evening. Here’s a link to the AP story. Meanwhile, the holiday shows featuring the 26-year-old Carrie will be…
Danny Gokey, New Idol Music
Danny Gokey’s first single released

December 22, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Danny Gokey’s first single, “My Best Days Are Ahead of Me,” is now available for download from iTunes and other online sources. And pre-orders for his debut album, due out in the spring, are now being taken at the official Danny Gokey Web site. Pre-ordering the album will cost $13.99. The offer includes an immediate…
Idols on the Music Chart
Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Daughtry star on the music charts

December 17, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

One more week, and Carrie Underwood’s “Play On” will have spent more time in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 than any other Idol release in 2009. In fact, most of the good news for Idols on the Billboard music charts this week comes courtesy of Carrie. “Play On” moved up a spot, from…
Allison Iraheta, Concert News, Kris Allen
Kris and Allison: Together again on New Year’s Eve

December 16, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta were stars of season eight on American Idol. They’ll be together again on New Year’s Eve, as star performers for “Billboard’s New Year’s Eve Live” (FOX, 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.), hosted by Carmen Electra. They talked to the media about that performance and a wide range of topics in…
Jason Castro, Kimberly Caldwell, New Idol Music
Check out songs from Kimberly Caldwell, Jason Castro

December 15, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

According to the good folks with Vanguard Records, we can expect a single from Kimberly Caldwell in February, followed by the release of her debut album in April. You can hear a snippet of the single, “Mess of You,” by heading to Kimberly’s totally revamped Web site. The site also features a three-minute video during…

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