A new horizon has opened up for Kris Allen. The singer/songwriter recently released his third studio album, Horizons as an independent venture, and as a result, it is his most personal and remarkable project to date. The record evokes a soulful-folk sound and consists of a wealth of intimate and introspective material with well-constructed and complimentary production - it …
It is with sadness and anguish that I am writing a tribute in the wake of the sudden and tragic death of a man who meant so much to me, Michael Johns. I can't even begin to think about what his wife, family, and friends are feeling right now. They have my deepest condolences, love, and prayers. Michael was a gorgeous …
Congratulations to Caleb Johnson, the winner of American Idol Season 13! The big-voiced, retro rocker from Asheville, North Carolina, who successfully channeled his classic rock/southern bluesy-rock sound into stand-out performances each week, was named the champion of the 2014 edition of the long-running singing competition. As first proven by Season 12's Candice Glover, another returnee contestant turned …
Phillip Phillips has just released his sophomore effort, Behind the Light. The album's title is derived from a lyric in "Alive Again" ("I see myself again / Behind the light I flicker"), which speaks to the notion of re-discovering yourself from the shadows, or in Phillip's case, allowing fans to uncover a side of his musical identity that hasn't …
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Tonight, American Idol reached a special milestone with the airing of its 500th episode. The show led the celebrations with cake, confetti, and a trip down memory lane with a moving montage of Idol moments throughout the last twelve seasons, featuring footage of former contestants and judges, and its veteran host Ryan Seacrest. Despite the falling viewership …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXRODrspQpc "Raging Fire" is the lead single from American Idol winner Phillip Phillips' forthcoming sophomore album, Behind the Light, due out this year. Penned by Phillips with the writers responsible for "Gone, Gone, Gone", the track sounds like a cross between the aforementioned song and his first single, "Home" and has all of the ingredients …
After many months of waiting, Candice Glover's highly-anticipated debut album is finally here! The R&B/Soul powerhouse singer and reigning winner of American Idol is proud to introduce Music Speaks. As her signature Idol performance of The Cure's "Lovesong" (the cover which cemented her eventual victory is reprised on this album) indicates, Candice shines best on …
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If you like piano-driven alternative-pop with lyrics that tell a story, you need to listen to Tim Halperin. After getting his big start as a Top 24 semifinalist on Season 10 of American Idol, Tim has been constantly on-the-go with his career, making great music as frequently as I struggle to wake up and get …
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As a contestant on Season 11 of American Idol, Elise Testone covered artists like Adele, Al Green, Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and Jimi Hendrix (her final performance of "Bold as Love" is highly underrated - I urge you to take a listen), and a mix of those eclectic sounds are interwoven all …
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Megan Joy is a self-professed lover of love, dreams, and songs. Her second independent release, Free to Fly, is a collection of her songs on love and dreams. Like Megan's self-titled debut EP (which was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign), this album is full of infectious tunes and sweet melodies that with twinkle and …
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