What is David Cook’s recipe for success? For the pop-rock musician and American Idol Season 7 winner, it’s all about delivering constant surprises. Just as Idol prepares for its revival, Cook is prepped and ready to head in a few new and unexplored musical territories himself, including a new album and a new stage to usher in an exciting …
What a name, what a talent! Phillip Phillips, the artist with the unforgettable name and undeniable talent, is back and better than ever. His third album release, Collateral, the follow-up to 2014’s Behind the Light, is an artistic evolution for the singer-songwriter-guitarist. Going above and beyond his signature blend of raspy folk-pop rock, Phillips explores new territories through …
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What’s in a name? For R&B singer/songwriter Avalon Young, the story behind her name foretold her future. Named after the song by Roxy Music, Avalon had her musical destiny initiated for her before she even sang her first note. Years later, she had the lyrics “Yes, the picture’s changing every moment. And your destination, you don’t know it” inked on …
Music is the tie that binds people from all over the world together. Family ties bind you together with people who shape your world. When you mix music with family, the results are a bond that is unmistakable and unbreakable. Case in point: Castro, a folk-pop trio comprised of singing siblings Jason Castro, Michael Castro and Jackie Castro. Continue …
Some people wait a lifetime for moments like the ones I had during what was, without a doubt, the time of my life in Los Angeles last week (all of which I am still processing - please, don't pinch me just yet). Thanks to the good luck of being in the right place at the right time …
After surviving through the audition rounds, the hell of Hollywood week, and even duets with Idol All Stars, ten Season 15 contestants emerged from the talent-heavy ranks to form American Idol's last group of Top 10 finalists. They are... . Dalton Rapattoni, Olivia Rox, Trent Harmon, La'Porsha Renae, Tristan McIntosh, Sonika Vaid, Gianna Isabella, MacKenzie Bourg, Avalon Young, …
American Idol changed my life. I've written multiple essays on this very statement over the years, but I've never been able to fully express just how much of an impact this televised singing competition has had on me since 2002 (and specifically the last eight years). Besides the usual suspects (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Chris …
On TUNESDAY, I share some of the songs, music videos, and live performances I’ve been groovin' to. Here are some of my favourite music moments from March... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df8MjNmNs-c Jimmy Fallon & Kelly Clarkson's History of Duets From Jimmy to Kelly! During a very special Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and Kelly Clarkson belted out a medley of classic duets, including "I Got You …
On TUNESDAY, I share some of the songs, music videos, and live performances I’ve been groovin' to. Here are 12 of my favourites from February, which all happen to be tied to a few of the biggest television events of 2015 thus far... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE6Y_r5VcdE Katy Perry, Missy Elliott & Lenny Kravitz's Super Bowl Halftime Show Pop, Rap, and Rock converged together …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkCbeT4NKVw On November 8th, I saw Kris Allen at the Vogue Theatre. The last time Kris played Vancouver was back in 2009 for the American Idol Tour at Rogers Arena, just fresh off of his victorious Idol win during Season 8. Five years later, the indie singer/songwriter returns as the special guest on YouTube sensation Boyce Avenue's …
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