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Michael Johns, New Idol Music
Michael Johns album due out June 23

April 6, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Fans who just can’t wait for Michael Johns’ first post-Idol album will have to wait a little longer. In a press release issued Monday, Michael announced a new release date of June 23 for “Hold Back My Heart.” The originally announced release date was June 2. But the delay wasn’t surprising given that Michael’s first…
Carrie Underwood, Idols at awards shows, Kellie Pickler
The ACM awards: Carrie wins Entertainer of the Year!

April 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Wow, we’re 10 minutes into the Academy of Country Music awards show, and I think we’ve already heard as much music as we do doing an American Idol performance show. Carrie Underwood, looking lovely in white, already sang a snippet of “All-American Girl,” and we’ve heard from Taylor Swift, Sugarland and others. Carrie and fellow…
Kellie Pickler
Pickler’s in a pickle

April 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

As I’ve said before, Kellie Pickler just makes me smile. Apparently, Pickler’s in a pickle. In a blog posted Saturday night, she writes about finding this perfect pair of shoes in the Christian Louboutin store in New York last week. “I mean when I saw these babies displayed in the store my jaw hit the…
Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler
CD Spotlight: Idol’s link to the ACM awards

April 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Simon Cowell hates country music. It’s a well-known fact. Well, Simon might want to get in touch with his inner twang. Because look back over the years and, fact is, three of the most successful former Idol contestants are country artists. There’s Carrie Underwood, of course. Only Kelly Clarkson, the original Idol, rivals Carrie in…
Carrie Underwood, Idols at awards shows
ACM Awards: Carrie’s big night and show photos

April 5, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

So, was that lava red dress the secret to success? Doubtful. It probably had to do more with an album named “Carnival Ride” that has produced four straight number one country singles, with a fifth currently climbing the charts. Which followed a debut album that sold more than 7 million copies. Carrie Underwood went two…
Carrie Underwood, Idols at awards shows
Carrie can’t talk (much) about the dress

April 4, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Apparently, what Carrie Underwood is going to wear during her performance Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music awards show is top secret. The Associated Press interviewed Carrie Friday during rehearsals for the awards show (Sunday, 8 p.m. on CBS), but had to promise there would be no photos and no video of the…
Idols on the Music Chart
Idols at the music charts

April 3, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Billboard released its latest music charts Friday. Given that this is the American Idol time of year, it’s not surprising that the charts are liberally sprinkled with the show’s former contestants. Here are the highlights: * Last week, Kelly Clarkson owned the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 200 albums. This week, “All I Ever Wanted”…
Megan Joy, Season 8, Season 8 finals
Megan Joy on the heckling, the not caring and a new tattoo

April 2, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Did you wonder what in the world Megan Joy was doing when she flapped her arms and made squawking noises as she headed to her seat in American Idol’s bottom three Wednesday night? It’s quite simple, Megan said in her exit interview with the media Thursday afternoon. “I love birds and bird noises,” the 22-year-old…
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler, now part Scottish, returns to Idol

April 2, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The next former Idol contestant to appear on a season eight results show will be none other than the adorable Kellie Pickler. Kellie posted a blog on her MySpace page today announcing that she’ll sing her new single, “Best Days of Your Life,” next Wednesday’s episode. The song was co-written by country star Taylor Swift,…
Concert News, David Cook
David Cook returns to Pa. in August

April 2, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

For those of you who just can’t get enough David Cook, the season seven winner of American Idol has another show scheduled in Pennsylvania later this year. David will be playing at Musikfest in Bethlehem — about a 2-hour drive from here — on Monday, Aug. 3. Ticket prices range from $24 to $54 and…

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