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Adam Lambert, New Idol Music
CD Spotlight: Adam Lambert delivers on his promise

November 22, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Adam Lambert “For Your Entertainment” 1. Music Again 2. For Your Entertainment 3. Whataya Want From Me 4. Strut 5. Soaked 6. Sure Fire Winners 7. A Loaded Smile 8. If I Had You 9. Pick U Up 10. Fever 11. Sleepwalker 12. Aftermath 13. Broke Open 14. Time For Miracles Kris Allen was the…
Idols on the Music Chart
Music charts: Carrie slips; Kris tops Adam, so far

November 21, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Well, Carrie Underwood’s reign at the top of the Billboard album chart lasted exactly one week. This week, she’s bumped to number three by Bon Jovi’s “The Circle” and Andrea Bocelli’s “My Christmas.” But “Play On,” Carrie’s latest, is still number one on the country album chart, just ahead of Taylor Swift’s “Fearless,” which is…
Concert News, Lindsey Cardinale
Lindsey Cardinale: School 1st, music 2nd, for now

November 20, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Four years removed from her appearance as a finalist on American Idol, Lindsey Cardinale still hasn’t released that debut album. She still hopes to, someday. But right now, she has another priority — finishing college. The Louisiana native and Nashville, Tenn., resident was in college when season four of American Idol interrupted her education. Now…
Adam Lambert, Idols at awards shows
Adam Lambert promises an ‘edge’ to AMA performance

November 20, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

In a story that moved earlier today, Adam Lambert told The Associated Press that his performance at Sunday’s American Music Awards (8 p.m. ABC) will have “an edge” to it. Surprise, surprise, right? Anyway, apparently Adam will be doing a sexed-up rendition of “For Your Entertainment,” the title track off his album that hits stores…
Adam Lambert, Idols at awards shows
Adam Lambert at AMA rehearsals (a photo gallery)

November 19, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The American Music Awards are Sunday night on ABC (8 p.m.) and performing live on the show will be Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and, of course, Adam Lambert. Idols nominated for awards include Daughtry as favorite adult contempoary artist and Carrie as favorite female country artist. Adam, whose debut CD hits stores Tuesday, rehearsed…
New Idol Music, Nikki McKibbin
Nikki McKibbin on overcoming addiction, a new single and Wicked Attraction

November 19, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Nikki McKibbin burst onto the scene as a red-haired rocker in season one of American Idol. Forever on the brink of elimination, she persevered, finishing in third place behind Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini. Looking back, she says she and the other contestants had “no clue” how huge Fox’s then-new singing talent show would become….
Brandon Rogers, Concert News
Brandon Rogers reflects on MJ, Idol and ‘Joy’

November 18, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Over the next few days, Idol Chatter will step back in time, reintroducing readers to former Idol contestants they haven’t heard from in awhile. First up, Brandon Rogers, 31, of Los Angeles, who made the finals in season six before being eliminated in the first round. Brandon was quite familiar with the music business and…
Bucky Covington, New Idol Music
New live music from Bucky Covington

November 18, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Great news for country music fans — Bucky Covington fans in particular. A new EP of live music from Bucky is now available via iTunes. The EP includes five songs recorded live during his recent hometown concert in Rockingham, N.C., including “Gotta Be Somebody,” the Nickelback cover that is his current single. Also on the…
Adam Lambert, New Idol Music
Listen to Adam Lambert’s album a week early

November 17, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

Kris Allen’s CD is out, but the most highly-anticipated season eight debut CD is still a week away. That, of course, is Adam Lambert’s post-Idol debut, “For Your Entertainment.” Via Twitter, Adam has promised fans “a sonic dress-up party.” Did he deliver? You don’t have to wait until next Tuesday to find out. Adam’s album…
Kris Allen, New Idol Music
Other views on Kris Allen’s debut

November 16, 2009 By Mark Franklin 0

The big day is almost here for Kris Allen fans — release day for his debut album. I pretty much panned that album in my Sunday CD Spotlight. But, in the interest of fairness, I’ll be posting links to any other reviews I see that rate the album. Here’s the first, from The Associated Press:…

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