American Idol Star, Jason Castro, Announces His Engagement To????
Mandy Mayhall is one lucky lady.
She ’s the sweet young thing that stole American Idol Season 7 star Jason Castro’s heart.
According to numerous blog sources, Jason proposed to Mandy during a Halloween celebration yesterday prior to an Oklahoma – Kansas State football game in Norman, Oklahoma.
I haven’t received additional information about the date of the wedding, but I am sure this will be announced soon enough.
I could not be happier for Jason and it appears that he has chosen a lovely young lady as his future wife.
Things certainly are looking very bright for Jason in his personal and professional life.
He is working hard on his new album and I am sure all his fans are eager to hear more of the incredible talent that Jason has to offer.
I sense incredible opportunities ahead of him. Jason is a charismatic, expressive young vocal talent. He performs with sincerity and conviction and, when armed with the perfect repertoire, is truly special to hear and watch. He is real in every sense of the word and we can certainly do with a healthy dose of that in the music industry.
However, while we wait for this album to be completed and released, you can download his new single, Let’s Just Fall In Love Again, from ITunes. Let’s raise some money for the newly-engaged couple!
Congratulations Jason and Mandy!
Adam Lambert Newsletter: Courtesy Of Sony, 19 and RCA Records
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Happy Glamoween Everybody!
Halloween will never be the same.
We have inherited a new spokesperson for this very popular holiday – Adam Glambert aka American Idol Season 8 runner-up, Adam Lambert.
His fan base, lovingly known as “The Glamberts“, have propelled this extraordinarily talented young man to superstardom.
His eccentric and campy persona, coupled with his sublime, innovative vocal talent, has allowed him to emerge as a singular, distinctive and iconic artist.
And, as Adam loves to play “dress-up” when he sings, he is the perfect mascot for Halloween 2009.
According to his “official website, Halloween is Adam’s favorite holiday and he will be celebrating this festive day dressed as a Glampire.
Oh my, I love this guy. His unconventional, campy behavior would be off-putting were it not for the fact that this young man is extraordinarily gifted as a musician and extremely gracious as a person.
His new single, For Your Entertainment, from his soon-to-be released CD of the same name,was just released today and is streaming merrily and contagiously over on Adam’s official website. And, if your are fortunate enough to live in the United States, you can immediately order the single and a Collector’s Edition directly from Adam’s site.
The title track is a great song and a smart pick for the first single. The song is radio-friendly and extremely commercial. Yet, as Adam himself promised, the recording is electro-pop, reminiscent of the disco era but with a copious twist of synthesized sound , thus creating an unusual, throughly entertaining, toe-tapping ambience.
The CD promises to be an eclectic mix of music and I am thoroughly happy to be sharing this bit of news with you. A singer who can deliver all the goods from any genre is finally making a mark in the entertainment world. This is enormous cause for celebration!
Pre-order Adam’s “For Your Entertainment” CD at Amazon.Com
A Masterclass Review of David Archuleta’s Christmas From The Heart
Christmas From The Heart: David Archuleta
I finally managed to find some “me” time to savor the golden voice of David Archuleta in his wonderful Christmas recording, “Christmas From The Heart”.
As expected, David’s vocal artistry, combined with his magical team of musicians and arrangers, offer the listener fresh, exciting arrangements to these popular Christmas songs and carols.
Here is a link to the credits for this album. It’s a long list, so is it any wonder that this album is a winner?
So, I invite you to sit back and enjoy David’s music as you read this Masterclass review.
And if you haven’t yet purchased his CD, you can do so now through Amazon.Com and ITunes.
Jason Castro: “Let’s Just Fall In Love Again”
Jason is real; he is fully sincere and genuine as a performer and as a person. In this quirky industry called the music business, this is extremely rare and graciously welcome.
This song emphasizes the Jason that we came to know and love through his adventure on American Idol. There never was – nor will there ever be – another contestant like Jason. His self- effacing comments throughout the show and the casual manner in which he connected with his mentors and peers greatly endeared him to his growing legion of fans.
I love his new single so very much. It is an extremely commercial recording and I expect it to do very well. The video is a blast and captures the essence of Jason so well. His voice sounds wonderful and, although it is not a technically secure instrument, the expressiveness of his vocal instrument and performing demeanor transcends the incidental technical flaws.
Click here to watch the full video
ember to leave a comment or two after the view.
Michael Jackson Medley: A Visual Phenomenon
This talented young man, Sam Tsui, took multiple videos of himself and the result is a phenomenal video presentation of Michael Jackson’s music.
The multiple videos were layered to create the final, extraordinary visual product.
I believe that the gentleman on the far left is the producer, Kurt Schneider.
Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr Tribute – You Were There
This beautiful video of the late Michael Jackson singing to the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. brought both a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.
Sammy Davis Jr. was dying of cancer at the time and Michael’s poignant performance is just exquisite in so many ways.
Nothing more needs to be added to this blog topic. All one has to do is enjoy and savour the moment.
R.I.P. Sammy Davis Jr. and Michael Jackson. Your legendary gift of music will continue to remain in our hearts.
David Archuleta’s Performance On The ALMA Awards
First of all, I would like to thank my adorable 3.75 year-old granddaughter and 34-year-old daughter for giving me a lovely cold virus.
Their generosity is truly remarkable in that it has forced me to stay away from the computer and this website over the past couple of days. But, we are a close and loving family and thus explains my recent bout with the “sniffles”.
Despite my absence, I have received numerous emails about David Archuleta’s outstanding and inspiring performance of ” Contigo En La Distancia” (With You While You Are Away) at the 2009 ALMA Awards.
Let me just say that, if you have not seen or heard David’s Spanish number, you are in for a very memorable musical treat. David’s artistry continues to enfold and soars to remarkable heights during the performance of this song.
Oftentimes, the refinement of his technical skills astounds me – he never veers from the proper technical approach in his singing style. Yet, at the same time, his voice sounds fluid, relaxed, liberated and soulful.
His Spanish pronunciation is exquisite and meaningful. He feels every word, every nuance and, thus, is the key to David Archuleta’s musical gifts. He is a vocal narrator of the highest order and makes absolutely certain that his musical heart and passion reaches the center of our soul.
And, did you notice the depth of his lower range at the beginning of the main section of the song, as he sang the words “No hay bella melodia”? The rich timbre of his baritone voice has definitely increased in volume – just gorgeous. This will continue to grow and flourish with each passing year.
In closing, the strong visual and aural presentation of this song was extraordinary. Enjoy the video included with this article and, as always, I invite your comments.
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The Jay Leno Show: Shoot Me, I Loved It!
TThe critics couldn’t wait to pounce on Jay Leno, could they?
Heaven help us all if someone comes up with an innovative and creative vision for Prime Time Television!
Let’s continue to stick to the boring and mundane television series in the 10:00 P.M. time slot, forcing many to watch reruns of Frasier and Seinfeld or in my case, to watch previously aired recordings of The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on the Star network.
I thought the premiere episode showed tremendous promise and vision.
Yes, nerves and timing were, at times, problematic for Jay and his crew, but, for a spanking new show the overall concept was excellent.
I think that everyone forgets about the process when analyzing any new show. Did you really like the first episode – or first few episodes – of Seinfeld? The timing was off, the character development was flawed, but, over the course of time, it became a brilliant landmark in television history.
Jay Leno is one of the classiest entertainers to ever grace the entertainment industry. His possesses heart and passion for his craft and, yet, still manages to stay centered and true to who he is as a person. He is a proud son, loving husband and generous to numerous charitable causes. Let’s cut the guy some slack! He deserves better!
Katharine McPhee: Say Goodbye Now Available On ITunes
This is a beautiful song by an exceptional vocal artist. Katharine McPhee’s career deserves greater attention and, hopefully, her new album – due to drop in January 2010 -will catapult her career to the level that she so deserves.
Below, you will hear a song from her upcoming CD!
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