Phil Stacey performed an acoustic version of his single on Fox 5 yesterday morning. He thinks David Cook will win American Idol…
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Phil Stacey on Fox 5 - VIDEO
Published by May 1st, 2008 in American Idol, Video and Phil Stacey. 12 CommentsMandisa, Phil Stacey and Chris Sligh Perform on the Dove Awards - VIDEO
Published by April 24th, 2008 in American Idol, Video, Mandisa, Chris Sligh and Phil Stacey. 14 Comments
The Dove Awards, for Christian music artists, took place Wednesday night. Phil Stacey, Mandisa and Chris Sligh performed a tribute to Michael W. Smith. Jordin Sparks, who toured with Smith as a back-up singer was also supposed to perform, but she had to cancel due to her vocal cord problems.
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Phil Stacey Makes his Debut on the Grand Ole Opry - Plus Phil, Bo Bice and Bucky Covington featured in a Video During Top 9 Dolly Parton Week
Published by March 24th, 2008 in American Idol, Bucky Covington, Bo Bice, Phil Stacey and Season 7. 21 Comments
Remember when Randy Jackson told Phil Stacey last season that he was going to have a career in country music? It’s happening. Phil’s debut album of country songs is set to release next month, and his single “If You Didn’t Love Me” is currently charting on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart.
This weekend, Phil solidifies his country bonafides. He’ll be performing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Saturday March 29th. He’ll perform his single, and also premier new material from his upcoming album. Go Phil!
Also, from Phil’s weekly column, Phil’s Pages, from Idol Chatter:
Speaking of the fine folks from American Idol, one of my good friends from the production team, Norm, came to Nashville this past weekend. He was here to film a segment about a few of the past Idol contestants that have decided to make Nashville home. If I am not mistaken, the segment features Bucky Covington, Bo Bice, and myself. It should air April 2, on the same week that Dolly Parton will be a mentor.
So there ya go–Dolly Parton will be the mentor next week for the Top 9. Plus, we’ll be treated to a video update on Bo Bice, Bucky Covington and Phil Stacey. Good stuff!
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Phil Stacey’s Video for his Single “If You Didn’t Love Me” Just Released
Published by March 13th, 2008 in American Idol, Video and Phil Stacey. 12 CommentsCheck it out. Phil’s wife makes a cameo!
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Billboard Idol Update for Issue 02/16/08
Published by February 9th, 2008 in American Idol, Charts, Chris Daughtry, Bucky Covington, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Jordin Sparks, Phil Stacey and Blake Lewis. 5 CommentsHere’s this week’s Idol Billboard Update!
Highlights:
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Carrie Underwood, Some Hearts was recently awarded septuple platinum certification by the RIAA. That’s 7 milllion shipped, people. The album is still on the Billboard 200, after 116 weeks. It’s at #67 this week, down from #58 last week. She sold 11K this week for a total of 6.24M. Congratulations to Carrie! - Blake Lewis Audio Day Dream drops off the Billboard 200 this week. A new single, “How Many Words” will be released to radio in few weeks. He sold 2.9K this week, for a total of 258K. I love the new single. I hope it carries the day…
- Look who enters the charts this week… It’s none other that Paula Abdul! “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow” from Randy Jackson’s upcoming album, Randy Jackson’s Music Club, Vol. 1. It debuts on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at #5, The Pop 100 at #76 and the Canadian Hot 100 at #68.
- More Idols on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart (tracks on this chart are on the verge of appearing on the Hot 100): Bucky Covington, “It’s Good To Be Us, #2 this week, up from #10. Kellie Pickler, “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind” debuts at #18, and Leona Lewis, “Bleeding Love” (Simon Cowel’s protege from England’s X Factor TV show) debuts at #11.
- Jordin Spark’s latest single “No Air” continues its climb up the charts. From 51-42 on the Billboard Hot 100, it debuts on the Hot 100 Airplay at #63, and from 28-25 on the Pop 100, 31-23 on the Pop 100 Airplay. It stays steady on the Hot Digital Song chart at 31, and moves down a notch, 30-31 on the Hot Digital Tracks chart.
- Meanwhile, “Tattoo” enters the Top 20, at #20, on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, and is #2 on the Hot Canadian Digital Singles chart, and the Canadian Hot 100. Canadians are digging them some Jordin!
- The Daughtry single, “Feels Like Tonight”, debuts on The Hot 100 Airplay at #74, and the Canadian Hot 100 at #67. It jumped from 89-69 on the Billboard Hot 100, 52-42 on the Pop 100, 39-35 on the Pop 100 Airplay, and 18-17 on the Hot Adult Top 40 Recurrents.
- Carrie Underwood, “All-American Girl” debuts on the Hot Digital Tracks chart at #46. Here’s the rest of her numbers: 55-47 on the Billboard Hot 100, 51-44 on the Hot 100 Airplay, 75-65 on the Pop 100, 12-8 on Hot Country songs (entering the Top 10 on that chart), 72-53 on Hot Digital songs, and 75-60 on the Canadian Hot 100.
- Last but not least, Phil Stacey, “If You Didn’t Love Me”, climbs from 55-50 on the Hot Country Songs Chart.
Picture: Jordin Sparks, Simon Fuller and Chris Daughtry at the Producer’s Guild Awards. Simon was presented with the Visionary Award.
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First Listen to New Phil Stacey Single
Published by January 8th, 2008 in American Idol, Chris Sligh and Phil Stacey. 16 CommentsPhil Stacey’s new single, “If You Didn’t Love Me” has been posted to You Tube, via Philnatics.com. Popwatch has posted a short review here. Total country ear candy. Phil sounds great. Could be a hit…
SuperSpeshul bonus. From an earlier post, but in case you missed it, Chris Sligh’s new promotional video. Amusing…
thanks jadore. Check out my review of Chris’s New Year’s Eve Concert.
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Phil Stacey Releases His Debut Single to Radio Monday
Published by January 4th, 2008 in American Idol, Record News and Phil Stacey. 10 Comments
Here’s some awesome news regarding Phil Stacey, who recently signed a label deal with Lyric Street Records:
American Idol season 6 finalist Phil Stacey will release his debut single, “If You Didn’t Love Me” to country radio on Monday, Jan. 7. The track, produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick (Little Big Town) and written by Wendell Mobley, Jason Sellers and Rascal Flatts’s Gary LeVox, will be the lead single from Stacey’s upcoming debut CD, scheduled for release in April.
“I’m so excited to have found this song and that it’ll be my very first single,” said Stacey. “The lyrics of the song mean a lot to me because it’s a great love song that everyone can relate to and I feel like it tells the story of my marriage.
Congrats Phil!
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Idol Appearances for the Week 11/18/07 - 11/24/07
Published by November 18th, 2007 in American Idol, Katharine McPhee, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Mandisa, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Phil Stacey, George Huff and Appearances. 24 Comments
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Sunday 11/18 - The American Music Awards are broadcast on ABC. 8/7 pm. Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Fantasia are nominated for Awards. Kellie Pickler, Ryan Seacrest and Jordin Sparks will be presenting. Daughtry is slated to perform.
Monday 11/19 - Jordin Sparks appears on MTV’s Total Request Live. 3:30 et/pt.
Tuesday 11/20 - Jordin Sparks appears on the ABC Good Morning America Fall Concert Series.
Wednesday 11/21 - Jordin Sparks appears on Live with Regis and Kelly.
Thursday 11/22 - Jordin Sparks appears in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC, broadcast on NBC at 9 am ET. Kelly Clarkson performs live during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show. Chris Sligh sings the National Anthem before the Predators/Red Wings game in Nashville, TN. 7 pm ct.
Saturday 11/24 - George Huff and Mandisa are featured in the Gospel Music Channel special, Christmas at Union Station. 9 pm. Check the schedule for repeats.
Idols on Tour
Phil Stacey sings “God Bless America” as a part of the military appreciation game during the Jaguars/Chargers football game in Jacksonville, FL. Katharine McPhee appears in the Mother Goose Parade in San Diego, CA. 12 pm pre-show, 12:30 parade begins. 11/18
Ruben Studdard appears in the stage play “Heaven I Need a Hug” at the Peoria, IL Civic Center, Peoria IL. Jordin Sparks appears at the Glendale Glitters Spectacular in Glendale, AZ. 5:30 pm. 11/23
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Jordin Sparks Album Clips and Other Odds and Ends
Published by November 13th, 2007 in American Idol, Record News, Elliott Yamin, Bucky Covington, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Kimberley Locke, Josh Gracin, Mandisa, Chris Sligh, Melinda Doolittle, Jordin Sparks and Phil Stacey. 22 CommentsHear a preview of Jordin Sparks’ upcoming album in 30 second sound clips here. I’ll reserve judgement until I hear the full album.
Kimberley Locke’s new Christmas album is available on iTunes. I love Christmas music. I have to drop by Target sometime to pick up Elliott Yamin’s Christmas EP…
Mandisa just posted a blog on her My Space
Mandisa is featured in the latest edition of People magazine! The article titled, “Idols Down Home,” features an interview with Mandisa and a few other of her Idol pals, who have moved to Nashville since the show.
Here is a list: Mandisa, Josh Gracin, Carrie Underwood, Bo Bice, Bucky Covington, Kellie Pickler, Chris Sligh, Phil Stacey. Melinda Doolittle already called Nashville home…
Am I missing anyone?
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Phil Stacey Signs with Lyric Street Records
Published by November 11th, 2007 in American Idol, Josh Gracin, Melinda Doolittle and Phil Stacey. 12 Comments
Phil Stacey sent out a My Space bulletin a couple of weeks ago, announcing that he’d signed a record deal:
I signed a record deal yesterday. I can’t go into detail about it, because it isn’t newsworthy yet, but I am incredibly excited about the people I will be working with for the record. It is a major label deal and we are planning on putting out a record in April of next year. Until then, I’ll be doing a lot of touring. When I get some dates, I’ll let you know.
He performed at the Factory in Nashville, TN with Melinda Doolittle last night, and tells a local interviewer that he’s just signed to Lyric Street Records, home to fellow AI alums Bucky Covington and Josh Gracin. Congrats Phil!
Watch the video here. There is also a short interview with Melinda Doolittle.
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Idol Appearances for the week 10/28/07 - 11/03/07
Published by October 28th, 2007 in American Idol, Jon Peter Lewis, Taylor Hicks, Carrie Underwood, Melinda Doolittle, Haley Scarnato, Phil Stacey, Clay Aiken and Carmen Rasmusen. 7 Comments
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Carrie Underwood promotes her new album “Carnival Ride” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Monday, October 29. She appears on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Thursday, November 1. Carrie will be on Ellen Nov 5…
If the Red Sox lose tonight…Taylor Hicks will sing the National Anthem at Game 5 of the World Series @ Denver, CO. FOX at 8 pm ET, Monday October 29.
Clay Aiken guest stars in the two-hour premier of Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? at 8 pm on FOX. Thursday, November 1.
Idols on Tour
Haley Scarnato appears in “A Night With Garth and Friends” at the Leon Springs Dance Hall in San Antonio TX, 8:30 pm on Sunday, 10/28
Josh Gracin and Carmen Rasmusen appear at Plymouth Hall in Plymouth, MA. Part of the proceeds go to the Women Build charity. Friday, 11/02
Taylor Hicks, appears at the Pearl River Resort, in Philadelphia, MS, Friday, 11/02
Phil Stacey and Melinda Doolittle will perform at An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends fundraiser in Cleveland, OH, to benefit the Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative at Cleveland Clinic Taussig Institute. Saturday, 11/03
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Idol Appearances for the week 10/21/07-10/27/07
Published by October 21st, 2007 in American Idol, Chris Daughtry, Bucky Covington, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Melinda Doolittle, Phil Stacey, Clay Aiken, Appearances and Anwar Robinson. 0 Comments
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Carrie Television!
On Tuesday October 23 - Carrie Underwood appears on the ABC Good Morning America Fall Concert Series (tune in between 8:30 and 9) and she’ll be featured on GAC Nights at 10 pm. On Wednesday October 24 she has an appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly. She’s promoting her new album “Carnival Ride”, dropping on Tuesday.
Bucky Covington appears on the GAC Top 20 Countdown Friday, October 26. 8 PM.
Sunday, October 21, Kellie Pickler sings the National Anthem in Dallas as the Minnesota Vikings play the Cowboys. The game will be televised by the FOX network at 4 pm ET.
Idols on Tour
Daughtry begins a two-week European tour this week. On 10/22, he’s in Paris, On 10/25 and 10/26, the United Kingdom and on 10/27, Amsterdam.
Melinda Doolittle and Phil Stacey appear with the Young Peoples Choir at Carnegie Hall in NYC on 10/22.
Clay Aiken performs at Lincoln Center in NYC for the Neil Sedaka 50 Years of Hits concert, to benefit the Elton John Aid Foundation.
Anwar Robinson stars in the touring company of the musical Rent. The show is in St. Louis, MO on 10/21 then travels to Lexington KY 10/22 and 10/23, Rochester, MN 10/25 and Milwaukee, WI 10/26 and 10/27.
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Season 6 Tour - Final thoughts on the Final show
Published by October 8th, 2007 in American Idol, Video, Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Blake Lewis, Concert Recap and AI Tour 2007. 17 CommentsI have a couple of remaining notes on the last two Idol concerts I attended in Manchester, NH. You can check out my videos from both shows (and all the other shows I attended) at GoFish. I’ve also put up a bunch of photos on my MySpace blog.
I’m posting Blake Lewis’s last performance of “You Give Love a Bad Name” ’cause it’s sweet. After Blake’s heartfelt thanks to the audience and a little shout out to his parents, you can hear his mom shout back “I love you too!”
Blake’s mom had made her way to the front of the stage to see Blake’s last performance. She was standing right next to us. I hear the venue security had given her a hard time where she was sitting originally, because she was standing out in the aisle. (!!!)
Venue security hassled me too. They almost threw me out. I was warned during intermission to stop taking video, or security would erase my video card. Ok, I’ll admit that I didn’t heed their warning, but what was really creepy–security came after me before the encore. They took my camera and pulled me out of the arena. From what I understood, they were taking their marching orders from Idol security, and from the sounds of it, they were watching me very closely–they even saw me sit down and change my video card! Can you say creepy?
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Yoroshiku’s Recap - Manchester, NH 09/22
Published by September 29th, 2007 in American Idol, Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson, Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Blake Lewis, Concert Recap and AI Tour 2007. 7 Comments
Yoro is a pal of mine from way back in season 3. She and a couple other Season 3 pals were in NH with Sarah and I for Saturday’s concert. Here is Yoro’s recap, I’m going to throw in a few of my pictures just for fun…
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I admit, I wasn’t planning on going to the tour at all this year. I was a yooge Blake fan during the season, but I was so wrapped up in work this summer that I didn’t have time to follow any of the news or gossip. There was no way I could whip myself into the usual frenzy that I had for Elliott, Bo, JPL, etc., so my hometown show came and went without me. I got a second chance with the Manchester show, in my *old* hometown, thanks to a pal of MJ’s. HaremCon Jr. with schmanda and Snarkin was on!
I’m glad I did go, because it turned out to be a pretty excellent show overall. Like MJ, I’m a fan of the whole Idol experience in general - the goofy group numbers and the interactions between the finalists are more interesting to me than any one contestant, ever. So I liked that last year’s concept of mixing duets with the solo numbers was taken a step further this time.
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Phil Stacey - Manchester, NH
Published by September 26th, 2007 in Video, Phil Stacey and AI Tour 2007. 18 CommentsHere’s Phil Stacey singing “Blaze of Glory” during the final concert Sunday night:
I caught up with Phil Stacey at the after party Sunday night. He looked tired, but happy as he held his sweet baby girl, McKayla. She’s the baby who was born during Phil’s audition in front of the judges in Memphis. Backstory baby? Heh. But is she cute or what? I asked him if the end of the tour was bittersweet for him, and he said, “No, it’s sweet, I know that I’ll be keeping in touch with everyone.” Phil reminded me that he’s moving to Nashville, TN, as is Chris Sligh. Melinda Doolittle is already there, of course.
The big news: Phil told me that he “has signed with a major label,” and that he will be making an announcement soon on his My Space. Phil mentioned that he has signed on with the same Christian management company as Chris Sligh. Phil says the album will be released sometime next April.
Phil and his family were traveling right back to Jacksonville, FL the next morning. He had to report back to the Navy on Monday! Yikes.
Those of you who saw the show saw Phil really come into his own during the tour. His big voice fills a big arena with no problem, and his years on the road with the Navy band are evident–he knows how to connect with a large audience. He is a completely different performer live than he was on television where he seemed uncomfortable and stiff, particularly at the beginning of the competition.
Fun fact: His wife Kendra sat right next to Sarah and I during the first half of the show holding McKayla on her lap…
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Good Morning from Manchester!
Published by September 23rd, 2007 in American Idol, Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson, Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Blake Lewis, Concert Recap and AI Tour 2007. 28 Comments
Verizon Wireless Arena was nearly full last night as the Idols took the stage for the next-to-the-last time. There was lots of heartfelt thanks to the audience for giving them the opportunity to tour, and in response the audience was wildly enthusiastic. I think these last two show are going to be memorable for the Idols. Manchester, NH has always loved the Idols.
Many family sightings in the audience last night: Blake Lewis’ parents sat behind me. Gina Glocksen’s mom and fiance were nearby. Phil Stacey’s wife could be seen sitting inside the steel barrier in front of the stage. During “I Need You” (his duet with Gina), Phil sang the song to his wife when he made his way to her side of the stage. Melinda Doolittle’s mom was there. I believe Chris Sligh’swife, Sarah was there, as was Sanjaya Malakar’s sister, Shyamali Malakar.
And get this–Tony Orlando was in the house! Yes, Tony Orlando, from Tony Orlando and Dawn. No I’m not kidding. He was there with a young girl who was probably a daughter or granddaughter. People were asking for his autograph during intermission. Too funny.
I took video and pictures–as always, and I’ll have them up soon. I’ll be attending the final show tonight, and it should be fun. The Idols usually play many pranks on stage during the final show. I’ll no doubt have lots of great pictures and video, so stay tuned…
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DCD’s Memphis Season 6 Idols Tour Recap
Published by September 15th, 2007 in American Idol, Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson, Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Blake Lewis, Concert Recap and AI Tour 2007. 14 Comments9/13/07 Memphis, TN
So Koolmomma and I were on the fence about going to this show for a couple months…it was a busy time at work for the both of us..the concert fell on a school/work night and I was concerned about the expense between the kids starting school and 2 of my daughters having birthday’s back to back. Mom ran across great floor tickets for $20 each and we decided that was a sign…we had to go. Continue reading ‘DCD’s Memphis Season 6 Idols Tour Recap’
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MJ’s Worcester, MA Recap
Published by September 12th, 2007 in American Idol, Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson, Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Blake Lewis, Concert Recap and AI Tour 2007. 21 Comments
Yeah, yeah, I saw the Idols in Worcester last Wedndesday!
At the last minute I copped a ticket–fifth row, and I got lots of media. Unfortunately, the sound is kinda farked on the video, but I was upclose and I got some great screen grabs. Check out the Worcester collection on my My Space blog
A couple of weeks ago I hit the midwest to see a couple of shows. The arena in Cleveland was a little over half full, and the audience in Toronto was pretty dead. But Worcester? They love them some Idols here in New England. Not only was the arena fairly full, but the fans in the front rows were extremely enthusiastic. And the Idols seemed totally psyched, particularly since they had just received some bad news about tour receipts. Continue reading ‘MJ’s Worcester, MA Recap’
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Season 6 Update
Published by September 10th, 2007 in American Idol, Record News, Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson, Phil Stacey and Blake Lewis. 3 CommentsA few Season 6 tidbits:
Chris Sligh announced on his blog, that he’s signed with a management company:
As of today, I’ve officially signed with my management company, Blanton, Harrell, Cooke and Corzine.
Michael Blanton and Dan Harrell have managed both Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith since the beginning of their careers. The management firm now includes Jennifer Cooke & Chazz Corzine, who act as the personal managers to Amy & Smitty respectively. The firm now manages Point of Grace, Bebo Norman and Aaron Shust as well as some newer artists that will be announced shortly.
Congrats Chris!
In this interview Phil Stacey talks about his upcoming plans:
He is currently in negotiations with a record label in Nashville. His first CD, a country/gospel album, is due out next April.
And a bit of gossip about Blake Lewis and his upcoming record via reader Star and Team Plaid:
Here’s some Blake news from some people at the concert in Philly tonight that checked in at Team Plaid…they talked to Blake before the show and he told them his album will be released on 11/27. They also got some info from him about the first single:
He said it’s a reworked “Jealousy” called “What You Got to Lose,” cowritten with C Rich. He said it was James Brown meets Prince meets the California Tupac song.
“Jealousy” is one of Blake’s pre-Idol songs & it’s here. And the “California Tupac song” is “California Love” hee.
So, there you go! It looks like Blake’s first single will be called “What You Got to Lose,” co-written with Chris Richardson…
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Season 6 Update!
Published by September 2nd, 2007 in American Idol, News, Chris Sligh, Chris Richardson, Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Jordin Sparks, Gina Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Phil Stacey, Sanjaya Malakar, Blake Lewis and AI Tour 2007. 11 CommentsI think it’s about time I post a Season 6 update! Here goes…
Jordin Sparks’ first single, “Tattoo,” from her upcoming album (due to be released November 20) was released last Monday. We’ll see how well the single is doing when the chart and sales numbers are released next week. A couple of days ago I was flipping by my local KISS station in the car, and there it was. You can listen to it here. It’s standard Top 40 fare. It’s certainly no earworm–the way Rihanna’s songs stick in your head, for instance (rella rella rella…ahhhhh….KILLMENOWPLEASE). But what do I know? The kids will prolly love it…
Stargate, the Swedish production team who helmed the production have produced hits for others, including Ne-yo, Rihanna and Elliott Yamin.Recent interviews in Entertainment Weekly and TV Guide with Blake Lewis are a fun read. Blake is refreshingly candid as he discusses the tour, his new-found fame (old ladies invade his space!) and his upcoming record ADD (Audio Day Dream), scheduled to be released at the end of the year. About the music on the album Blake says,
I feel that I have two singles already, maybe three. I definitely know which ones I want to come out first, but it’s all up to the powers that be. I’ve been working on music for a long time — I’d already started writing all this music a while ago.
Blake also says that, “Every single idea that I have for this project, the company is in love with.” Additionally, he’s videoing his studio sessions for a DVD that will be released at the same time as the record.
I am really intrigued by the fact that Chris Richardson’s Idol-mates cannot stop talking about what a great songwriter he is. He’s submitted songs for Jordin Sparks album that may very well make the cut, and he’s writing for/with Blake Lewis, Chris Sligh and Phil Stacey. Chris Rich talks about his songwriting in this TV Guide interview.
Phil Stacey and Melinda Doolittle will perform in Carnegie Hall this fall. They’ll take part in the 10th anniversary celebration of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, along with the New York Pops, Rosanne Cash and others. Performing in Carnegie Hall should