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 …
Even though he's currently on a hiatus from music to fulfill a Mormon mission, David Archuleta's presence continues to be felt amongst his devoted fanbase. As a token of his thanks, Archuleta recorded BEGIN., an inspirational album comprised of nine cover songs and one original track ("Broken"), to tide his loyal supporters over until his …
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 …
Consider me "Blown Away" by Carrie Underwood's latest album! The reigning princess of Country music infuses a little bit of a pop-rock into the darker, more-attitude filled songs ("Blown Away", "Two Black Cadillacs", "Good Girl") while maintaining a traditional country sound into the nostalgic tracks ("Thank God for Hometowns", "Forever Changed"). And then there are …
Continue reading Album Review: Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away”
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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