Kris Allen’s New Single Hits YouTube
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Leaks, Pop, New Releases
American Idol 8 winner Kris Allen has been hard at work in the studio - here’s the proof! The song, “Live Like We’re Dying” has hit YouTube. Is it destined for success? Listen and be the judge.
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Kris Allen Gets Album Release Date
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Upcoming Releases, Pop, Rock
November is going to be a busy month for past American Idol winners. On November 11, Carrie Underwood will host the CMA Awards for the second year in a row. Now Kris Allen is getting a date on the calendar.
On Friday, the Season 8 champ used his Twitter account to break professional news. (That’s so very Paula Abdul.) “Hey guys! The album is set to release Nov 17th,” Allen revealed.
Earlier this summer, the 24-year-old said his upcoming album would be built on the sound that helped him win. “Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre.”
Kris’ as-yet-untitled CD can be pre-ordered on Amazon now.
(FYI - You can also follow Albumista on Twitter.)
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Was Adam Lambert Ineligible for American Idol?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Artist News, Rumors, Upcoming Releases
Hi Fi records is planning to release an album full of Adam Lambert’s songs that were recorded before he was ever on reality TV…but, there are several problems with the whole thing. It all started when Hi Fi made their intentions known. Lambert then responded, via the press, that these are not actually his songs but mere studio recordings which no longer reflect where he is musically - he contents they were meant to be demos for other singers.
The record company responded with a memo that suggests Lambert had a hand in writing most of the songs. Lambert promptly changed his tune (pun intended) at this point, saying the demos were indeed his…but, he doesn’t want them to be released.
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Record Deal for American Idol’s Kris Allen
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Upcoming Releases, Pop, Rock
UPDATE: Lambert tells E! Online that he has a deal lined up with RCA.
Adam Lambert may still be weighing a future with or without Queen, but Kris Allen is already plugging ahead with his career.
Less than three weeks after winning American Idol, the Season 8 winner has officially scored his record deal. His contract with 19 Recordings and Jive Records falls in line with deals already made with Jordin Sparks and David Archuleta, two other Idol contestants.
“Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can’t wait to get started!,” Allen revealed in a statement.
Kris will most likely juggle studio time with Idol‘s 50-city tour to make the fall release of his album. His performance of “No Boundaries” currently sits at #23 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
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Mike Huckabee Backs Up Kris Allen on Beatles Tune
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Videos
Combine a former presidential candidate with the current American Idol winner and what do you get? A kinda strange, yet kinda cool, musical collaboration.
This Sunday on the FOX News Channel, Kris Allen (an Arkansas native) and Mike Huckabee (the former Arkansas governor) will team up for an acoustic version of “Yesterday.” The result is a performance even Adam Lambert supporters should applaud.
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Will Adam Lambert Front Queen?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Rumors, Dance, Electronic, Pop, Rock
Gene Simmons might not see Adam Lambert as a rocker, but his opinion isn’t shared by all. The members of Queen were so impressed with the American Idol finalist, they’ve even expressed interest in working with Lambert again. Maybe even on a permanent basis.
When asked about the frontman rumors, guitarist Brian May denied any job offers were made after last week’s season ender. But that doesn’t mean America hasn’t already seen the new Freddie Mercury. “Amongst all that furor, there wasn’t really a quiet moment to talk. But [drummer Roger Taylor] and I are definitely hoping to have a meaningful conversation with him at some point,” May revealed to Rolling Stone. “It’s not like we, as Queen, would rush into coalescing with another singer just like that. It isn’t that easy. But I’d certainly like to work with Adam. That is one amazing instrument he has there.”
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Gene Simmons: Lambert Should Do “Ballads and Broadway”
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Rock
Whether they loved it or hated it, everyone seems to have an opinion about American Idol 8‘s finale.
Even though he fully believes Adam Lambert will have a brighter career than Kris Allen, Gene Simmons doesn’t necessarily agree with the contestant’s musical leanings. The KISS bassist - who performed with Adam during the recent finale - told fans that he doesn’t see rock n’ roll in Lambert’s future.
“Respectfully, I don’t think Adam is a rock singer,” Simmons wrote on his website. “He sounds much more convincing singing ballads and Broadway shows. His voice doesn’t seem to have a ‘rock quality.’ But, I’m sure he’s going to do just fine.”
Hmmm, Broadway? Maybe Lambert has more in common with Clay Aiken than the Season 2 contestant would like to admit!
Read More | Rolling Stone
Tour Notes: American Idol’s Top 10, David Archuleta
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Pop
Wondering what an Adam Lambert performance would look like on a concert stage? Curious to know if Megan Joy is still flapping her wings? Hoping to get up and close with hottie Kris Allen? Then it’s time to check your calendars.
Locations for the annual American Idol tour have just been announced. The 50-city event will bring the Top Ten finalists from Portland, OR all the way over to Manchester, NH. Sales for all engagements will begin Saturday, May 9.
For more information on the stops, click here.
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Kelly Clarkson Breaks Hot 100 Record
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: The Charts, Videos, Pop
Although she might be so seven seasons ago, Kelly Clarkson is giving the contestants of American Idol 8 something to look up to.
The show’s first-ever winner has just broken a Billboard record recently set by Britney Spears. Clarkson’s new single, “My Life Would Suck Without You,” has just made the biggest leap ever to #1 in the Hot 100’s 50-year history. Tomorrow, the song will have officially jumped from #97 to #1 in just one week of release. (Britney’s “Womanizer” only moved from #96 to #1.)
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