Christmas 2011 just gets better and better, doesn’t it? In addition to Michael Buble’s Christmas special and new Christmas CD news, we also will be treated to the glorious voice of David Archuleta in company with the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir this Christmas. In September, a CD, an HD DVD and a Blue-Ray Disc will [...]
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The Voice’s Dia Frampton Is Like The Little Engine That Could
Is Dia Frampton’s quiet rise to popularity due to her Little Engine That Could positive spirit and quiet determination ? No one can deny her expressive and innovative vocal talent. However, there is something undeniably mesmerizing about Dia. I think Simon Cowell would attribute her success to the fact that she embodies that intangible quality [...]
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Tweet: Katharine McPhee To Make An Appearance On The Finale Of The Voice
This just in via Twitter from American Idol Season 5 Runner-Up, the very talented Katharine McPhee: “Katharine McPhee (@katharinemcphee) 11-06-22 2:19 PM got a call that I’m going to the finale of @nbc ‘s The Voice next week to watch the final battle & give a sneek peek of @NBCSmash! #excited” Now that’s exciting news! [...]
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Masterclass Monday: I Want To Be Able To Do The Music That I Feel: David Archuleta
Where did this young man come from? I am speaking about the sublimely gifted Season 7 American Idol Runner-Up, David Archuleta. This interview from Yes.My was conducted to herald David’s return to Malaysia for a full concert on 26 July 2011 at Stadium Negara. The article states that “hot off the release of his new [...]
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American Idol Take Note( pardon the pun): NBC’s The Voice +ITunes Sales Determine Votes
Well, well, well. Looks like the producers of NBC’s The Voice have come up with the perfect solution to refine and, perhaps, legitimize the voting procedure. According to Mashable.Com: “After Tuesday night’s live show, fans can vote one of four ways: 1). Via phone. 2). Via the NBC Live app. 3). Online at NBC.com. 4). [...]
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David Cook Highlights The Making Of His New Album With this Exclusive Video: From The Studio
Lately, it has been so exciting to watch David Cook fly above the radar. His absence from the music scene over the last year or two created an enormous void for many American Idol fans. Although he was making some public appearances, they were, generally, very low profile. But, today and hopefully for a very [...]
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Scotty Is A Busy Boy With Upcoming Appearances On The Grand ‘Ole Opry, Leno And Good Morning America
Heads up everybody and breathe a relieving sigh. American Idol winner Scotty McCreery is finally booked to appear on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on June 15th. CMT.Com has very generously provided the media with some noteworthy Scotty appearances. Other scheduled appearances include Scotty’s debut on the Grand Ole Opry on June 10, just [...]
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Need To Tweet An Idol? Here’s The Complete List From The Hollywood Reporter
I found something neat. The Hollywood Reporter compiled the Ultimate American Idol Twitter List. They compiled the list by season. More than a 100 former Idol finalists have registered with Twitter. However, surprisingly enough, Carrie Underwood is not a Twitter person, but I’ll bet most of you knew that already, right? Special thanks to The [...]
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MasterClass Video Of The Day: Beyonce’s Dressing Room Performance
I haven’t had an opportunity to view Beyonce’s heralded stripped-down dressing room version of her new single, “1+1″. However, when I listened to it this evening, I wish I had treated myself to this gem of a performance a few days ago. The song was recorded by her husband, Jay-Z, prior to her American Idol [...]
Read moreAmerican Idol Sightings For May 31st, 2011
There is a ton of Idol activity happening and I hope to keep on top of it all. However, for now, I will bow to the comprehensive research via USA Today’s IdolChatter Site: .Thia Megia tells Michael Slezak that Peggi Blu really isn’t the “vocal coach from hell” that American Idol made her out to [...]
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Scotty McCreery Makes Historic Start On Billboard Charts. Lauren Closely Follows
Well this news from Billboard.Com should make the Scotty and Lauren fans jump for joy. Here is what Billboard had to say: “After winning the 10th season of “American Idol” Wednesday (May 25), Scotty McCreery blasts onto Billboard’s Nielsen BDS-based Country Songs chart at No. 32 with coronation track “I Love You This Big.” The [...]
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MasterClass Video Of The Day: David Archuleta Serenades Myrtle Beach
First of all, a special thank you to the best fans in the world – the David Achuleta fans – for your tweets and emails re David’s recent performance in Myrtle Beach. These performances of Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” and The Beatles’ “Blackbird” were just exceptional. As always, David brought [...]
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Revisiting Scotty’s Scheduled DISAppearance On Jay Leno
Some things just can’t be ignored. And this is one of them. Jay Leno was scheduled to interview the American Idol winner on Thursday (yesterday). Also scheduled to appear was Piers Morgan. He blabbed about it all week and it was posted on the Tonight Show website. Well, lo and behold, on Thursday, guess who [...]
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David Cook Wants Your Photos.
Over at David Cook’s Official site, they are doing some spring cleaning and renovations. The site is in the midst of a makeover and you are invited to decorate one of their pages with your personal Cookie photos. Very cool. DavidCookOfficial.Com had this to say: “Are you an amateur photographer or the ultimate David Cook [...]
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Lauren Alaina Appears On Jay Leno Minus Scotty McCreery
I watch The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on a daily basis. He is my guilty pleasure. All week, he has been saying that the winner of American Idol would make an appearance on his show on Thursday. Well, it’s Thursday and guess who is a guest on Leno tonight? American Idol Runner-Up, Lauren Alaina. [...]
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Scotty McCreery Wins American Idol Season 10
Well, I guess our votes really do count. They really, really do count! And, I have to eat crow since I insisted that American Idol was not going to let this happen. But crow is good – never tasted so good in fact. Yes, in the end, despite the endless propaganda by American Idol to [...]
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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Top 2 Country Finale
Yes siree Bob we are going to have a grand ‘ole hootenanny tonight at the Nokia Theatre. Scheduled to make appearances are Carrie Underwood (for the umpteenth time), Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez, Charice( now there’s a talented teen!), U2 and heaven knows who else. Well, it seems like they thought of everyone. [...]
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Vocal Masterclass Article For American Idol Season 10 Top 2 Singers: The Country Road To The Grand ‘Ole Finale
By: Rosanne Simunovic Well at long last and with much fanfare we are down to our final two singers, country artists Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery. In a nutshell, both singers looked and sounded exhausted and nervous. I am sure, as we all are, that they just want this experience, however exciting, to end so [...]
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Lauren May Drop Out Of American Idol
Ryan just tweeted: Let’s get these trending – are you #teamlauren or #teamscotty? #idolfinale He doesn’t seem worried. Harvey Levin (@HarveyLevinTMZ) Tweet 11-05-24 7:39 PM so Idol publicists are downplaying what’s going on…Dr. froze Lauren’s throat. Haley is on set. She’s rehearsed and ready #ai #idol This just in from TMZ “Lauren Alaina may not [...]
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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 10 Top 2 Performance Show: The Country Road To The Finale
So, it all came together for the producers of American Idol Season 10. Our Top 2 Finalists, Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery, have country in their blood and will yodel their way to a big win – or two. Maybe, they will tie. Maybe they will be promoted as a duo. Who knows with this [...]
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