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Carrie Underwood’s ‘Play On’ hits number one

November 12, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood might have been shut out Wednesday night at the Taylor Swift dominated County Music Association awards. But she woke to some pretty good news Thursday morning. “Play On” debuts at number one this week on the Billboard 200. It’s the third Idol album to accomplish that feat this year, following Kelly Clarkson’s “All…
Carrie Underwood, Idols at awards shows, Kellie Pickler
The Country Music Awards: Taylor Swift wins top award (a photo gallery)

November 11, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Some final thoughts … and more photos posted … from last night’s CMA Awards. The stars have already started to arrive for tonight’s County Music Association awards show, which starts in less than an hour on ABC. Keep checking back, I’ll be posting photos throughout the show, as they are moved by The Associated Press….
Brandon Rogers, Chikezie, Concert News, Haley Scarnato, Jasmine Trias, Lindsey Cardinale, Nikki McKibbin, Nikko Smith, R.J. Helton, Trenyce
12 Idols in one Christmas special

November 11, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Ever wonder what happened to Idol contestants Jasmine Trias, Haley Scarnato, Lindsey Cardinale or Sundance Head? They’ll share a stage along with eight other former Idol contestants on Dec. 5 in Napa Valley, Calif. The occasion will be American Christmas, a two-hour show produced by Chenoa Music and staged at the Lincoln Theater (go here…
Katherine McPhee, New Idol Music
New song from Katharine McPhee released on iTunes

November 11, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

At this rate, Katharine McPhee will have released her entire album as singles before the CD’s official release next year. Kat announced Tuesday in her MySpace blog that the single “Lifetime” is now available for download through iTunes. It’s a peppy, optimistic, seize-the-moment tune and — if you’re counting — the third single she’s released…
Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Idols at awards shows, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Kris Allen
Lots of Idols among final People’s Choice nominees

November 10, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The narrowed list of People’s Choice nominees was announced today at a press conference in Los Angeles. And, guess what? Almost every single Idol contestant advanced, including both Kris Allen and Adam Lambert in the breakout artist category (although both will be major underdogs since Lady Gaga is another of the nominees there). The lone…
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Carrie and Brad kick off the CMAs on GMA (photo album)

November 10, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley performed on Good Morning America Tuesday as a kickoff to Wednesday night’s County Music Association Awards show (8 p.m., ABC), where they will serve as co-hosts. Carrie is up for two awards: top female vocalist and musical event of the year for her “I Told You So” duet with Randy…
Allison Iraheta, Kris Allen, New Idol Music
Kris’ CD debuts on AOL; Allison’s single now available; ’sonic dress-up party’ next

November 9, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Why wait until next Tuesday to listen to Kris Allen’s new album? The album is being streamed for free on AOL Music. Just go here to listen. I haven’t had a chance to listen to the entire album yet. But I wasn’t enamored with Kris’ first single, “Live Like We’re Dying.” And the cover of…
Idols at awards shows, Kris Allen
Lots of awards for our Idols? Tune in this week

November 9, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Lots going on this week in terms of music awards shows. First up: The official nominations for the People’s Choice Awards will be unveiled tomorrow. Season eight Idol Kris Allen will be among those announcing the nominees at noon our time. The appearance comes a week before the release of Kris’ debut CD. Kris was…
Danny Gokey, New Idol Music
A first single from Danny Gokey

November 9, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Want to hear the first post-Idol single from Danny Gokey? Just head to his new Myspace site and you can listen to “It’s Only.” And according to a tweet from Danny on Monday, the song will be available for download from dannygokey.com on Dec. 8 and from iTunes on Dec. 15. Danny and his handlers…
Carrie Underwood, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: Carrie “Plays On” through album number three

November 8, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Carrie Underwood “Play On” 1. Cowboy Casanova 2. Quitter 3. Mama’s Song 4. Change 5. Undo It 6. Someday When I Stop Loving You 7. Songs Like This 8. Temporary Home 9. This Time 10. Look At Me 11. Unapologize 12. What Can I Say 13. Play On Say what you want about American Idol,…

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