American Idol Runner-Up
November 24, 2007 by Jo Minor · Leave a Comment
Blake Lewis, the runner-up of the past American Idol season - coming second to winner Jordin Sparks - will be releasing his debut album Audio Day Dream on Dec 4. According to the entertainer, he has written 13 out of the 14 songs for the record, and is proud of his creative control over the project. He also came up with specialized intros and outros for the songs.
Jordin Sparks Signs With Jive Records
November 7, 2007 by Jo Minor · Leave a Comment
The youngest winner of American Idol, Jordin Sparks, 17, has signed with Jive Records. The native of Glendale, Arizona has her debut album slated for release in November.
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Her signing with Jive Records comes in conjunction with a deal involving 19Recordings, the record label managed by American Idol creator Simon Fuller.
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Jordin will however give her fans, and fans of American Idol, a sweet taste of her new album with a single entitled ?Tattoo? will see airplay on radio stations from the 27th of August.
Leona Lewis: UK’s X Factor Winner
October 28, 2007 by Jo Minor · Leave a Comment
Leona Lewis, the winner of Britain’s American Idol-esque reality/talent show X Factor is on course to having the fastest selling single of the year in the UK, selling over 250,000 copies of Bleeding Love, her current release.
Her upcoming album, entitled Spirit, is set to shake the pop scene in the UK very soon.
Carrie?s Second CD
October 24, 2007 by Jo Minor · Leave a Comment
For someone who has sold 6 million copies of a debut album, Carrie Underwood ? a former American Idol winner ? is looking to repeat the success with her second CD entitled Carnival Ride.
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Carrie?s first CD, Some Hearts, also bagged her? two Grammy Awards, scored three No. 1 country hits and helped her shoot to superstardom almost overnight.
