Diva-in-training Jessica Sanchez is about to launch into stardom! The American Idol Season 11 runner-up returned to the stage that started it all to share the story of her journey since last May's finale - and what a ride it has been! From experiences with international tours, performing at special events, and modelling, to an upcoming …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oozQ4yV__Vw One song has the power to completely change your life; that statement certainly rings true for the current American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips! His success story owes a huge thanks to his quadruple-platinum selling coronation single, "Home", which is now the best selling song by an Idol alum EVER. The singer-songwriter has another hit on his hands …
Every year, American Idol proclaims that it's a girl's year to win, and every year, I'm left feeling disappointed as we watch the female contestants drop one by one (Seasons 9 and 10), and witness a girl falling just short of the title at the grand finale (Seasons 9, 10, AND 11). However, it seems …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRkntoHkIE Phillip Phillips' music video for "Home" is just as the song's title suggests - homely, humble, and hopeful. In Phillips' video debut, the singer-songwriter chronicles his ventures as a musician on-the-road, featuring footage from the American Idol tour (which is currently traveling along the east coast - get your tickets here!) interspersed with glory …
The American Idol journey is far from over after the confetti has been swept away from the finale stage. Every summer, the Top 10 Idols embark on a cross-country summer tour, during which they get to sing for all of the fans who supported them on the show. Without the stress of the competition on …
Continue reading Concert Review: American Idol Live! Tour 2012 in Seattle
I am a shameless fan of singing competition reality shows. While some may write off shows like American Idol and The X-Factor as overhyped karaoke contests, one cannot deny the tremendous impact that these shows have had on the music industry. Where would stars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and One Direction be today without …
American Idol's Haley Reinhart has signed a recording contract! Reinhart joins fellow Idol Pia Toscano on Interscope Records and is the fourth consecutive member of Season 10's diverse Top 11 finalists to secure a deal with 19 Recordings. Winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina are signed with country label Mercury Nashville. The spirited and …
Continue reading Haley Reinhart Signs with Interscope Records
Throughout all of the celebrations and challenges I've encountered over these first few years of my adulthood, music has been my constant, leading me to life-changing discoveries, everlasting memories, and some of the best friends I've ever met. I've grown a lot as a person and learned more about who I am and what I …
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