Posts Tagged ‘American Idol’

06 Feb. 2009

This Is My Confession


After seven years of piano lessons, I can’t play, although I’m a sucker for a song or musical performance that features the piano.  I am a passable singer, and while I know I wouldn’t make it past the Idol judges, I think I’m really good at karaoke.  To give you an idea of my musical …

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05 Feb. 2009

Music News: ‘Idol’ cuts more hopefuls in 2nd Hollywood round


  “American Idol” is another step closer to revealing its 36 semifinalists. Following group performances by the remaining 104 crooners, hostRyan Seacrest announced at the end of Wednesday’s episode that about 75 hopefuls made it through to the next round of Hollywood Week on the eighth season of the popular Fox singing competition. Much of the …

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23 Jan. 2009

Artist Tour info: David Cook Announces Spring Tour Dates


Hot off the release of his debut self-titled album, ‘Idol’ winner David Cook is hitting the road for a full-fledged Spring tour. The singer (and well-documented cougar bait) will kick things off on February 13 at Florida State University, and end up at the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 25. Cook has drawn inspiration from arena-rock staples U2, “Seeing …

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13 Jan. 2009

American Idol back with new tune for season 8


Dave Della Terza enjoys kicking “American Idol” around on his Web site that encourages viewers to vote for the most awful contestant. But even Della Terza is rooting for television’s top-rated show when it returns for its eighth season Tuesday. The two-hour debut airs at 8 p.m. EST on Fox. “Last year really bored me. The …

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10 Jan. 2009

Music News: New ‘Idol’ judge waiting for a call from Daughtry


  New “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi has a full schedule but there’s someone she’d take a phone call from — Chris Daughtry. “If he’s out there and he wants to do a (song) co-write, please call me,” DioGuardi told a teleconference Thursday. DioGuardi is a songwriter-producer who’s worked with other “American Idol” contestants and is on the …

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11 Nov. 2008

Music News: David Archuleta Drops New Album


The ‘American Idol’ Season 7 runner-up is set to take the pop world by storm with the release of his self-titled debut album. The disc features the 17-year-old’s hit single ‘Crush,’ alongside tracks penned by an all-star team of writers and producers. Check out the album in its entirety on AOL’s Full CD Listening Party. by. …

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