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Last chance to vote for the Idols

December 8, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Voting for the People’s Choice Awards ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 8 ), so today marks your last chance to support the Idols up for honors. Several are, including Adam Lambert and Kris Allen in the category of Favorite Breakout Artist. Other nominees in that category include Lady Gaga, Susan Boyle and Demi Lovato….
Kristen McNamara, New Idol Music
Christmas music with an Idol connection, Kmac style

December 7, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

One of my favorite Idol contestants from season eight has released a holiday album that’s available for download. Kristen McNamara, aka KMac, may not have made it past the Idol semifinals, but I still attribute that more to the show’s flawed format in season eight than to any shortage of vocal talent. The same fate…
Brooke White
An Idol picked to judge the Miss America competition

December 7, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Contestants keep telling me an appearance on Ameircan Idol opens doors to all sorts of opportuntiies. Well, here’s another example. Judges were just announced for the 2010 Miss America Pageant. And the seven judges include: Brooke White, who finished fifth on season seven of American Idol. Other judges include Vivica Fox, Katie Marman (Miss America…
Concert News, David Archuleta, New Idol Music
David Archuleta talks about his Baltimore show and his new album

December 6, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

David Archuleta has accomplished a lot in the year and a half since he finished second on season seven of American Idol. He released a pop album last November that debuted at number two on the Billboard charts and quickly went gold. He released a holiday album in October that debuted at number two on…
Allison Iraheta, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: Another reason to remember Idol’s red-headed rocker

December 6, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Allison Iraheta “Just Like You” 1. Friday I’ll Be Over U 2. Robot Love 3. Just Like You 4. Don’t Waste the Pretty 5. Scars 6. Pieces 7. D Is for Dangerous 8. Holiday 9. Still Breathing 10. Trouble Is 11. No One Else 12. Beat Me Up 13. You Don’t Know Me Hmm. Maybe…
Concert News, David Archuleta
David Archuleta’s secret to singing Christmas songs in the summer

December 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Almost exactly two months after the release of his Christmas album, David Archuleta will arrive in Baltimore Tuesday, Dec. 15, for a show at the Lyric Opera House. Idol Chatter got a chance to interview David by phone Friday, prior to his concert at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He said fans should expect more than just…
Idols on the Music Chart
Music charts: A double dose of Daughtry and Carrie

December 4, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

With the holiday shopping season upon us, two oldies but goodies have reappeared on Billboard’s Hot 200 album chart. The debut albums from Carrie Underwood and Daughtry, released in 2005 and 2006, respectively, reappeared on the chart this week. Meanwhile, the latest single from the original Idol continues to climb and the new album from…
Jordin Sparks, Kimberley Locke, Kris Allen
Idols in the Christmas spirit (a photo gallery)

December 3, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Wow, our American Idols sure are getting into the Christmas spirit. Idols were all over the news Thursday, attending holiday events from Disney World to the nation’s capitol. And don’t forget, Idols will be celebrating Christmas on your TV and perhaps on your computer in the coming days. Carrie Underwood’s Christmas special airs 8 p.m….
2010 Grammys, Carrie Underwood, Idols at awards shows, Kelly Clarkson, Mandisa
Grammy nods for Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Mandisa

December 3, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

American Idol will have a chance to run its string of Grammy award shows with at least one winner to five. And Carrie Underwood will have a chance of running her string of years with at least one Grammy award to four. Grammy nominations have been announced, and Carrie is among three former Idol contestants…
Adam Lambert, Idols on the Music Chart
Adam’s album lands at number three

December 3, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Billboard released its new music charts this morning, and here’s the news everyone has been waiting for. Adam Lambert’s debut album “For Your Entertainment” checked in at number three on the Billboard 200. I’m sure there will be much speculation during the next 24 hours — and maybe longer — over whether that now infamous…

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