This Week in Idol History
Wednesday marks the one year anniversary that Carrie Underwood released her third album, Play On. The album became Carrie's second #1 debut on the Billboard 200, and her third of three albums to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and went on to sell over a million copies and therefore received a Platinum certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) and the CRIA (Canadian Recording Industry Association). Her latest single, "Undo It," is the third cons...
This Week in Idol History
This week in Idol history, Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta released his holiday album Christmas From The Heart on October 13th of last year. Last week, David released a new album called The Other Side of Down.
The 14th of October was a big date for Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken in 2003, as it marks the day that Clay released his debut album, Measure of a Man. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and was the highest-selling debut for a solo artist in nearly a decade, and the album went...
Fantasia’s ‘Back To Me’ Tour
Season 3s American Idol, Fantasia, released her third studio album, Back To Me, a month ago. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart, becoming Fantasias highest charting album. As a result of the successful new album, Fantasia has announced her Back To Me nationwide tour.
Fantasia will be joined by Kandi and Eric Benet for the 30-city tour which kicks off November 4th in Richmond, Virginia. The tour will then travel to Atlanta, Philadelphia, ...
Idols in the News
Some of your favorite Idols are making headlines this week. Check it out!
Season 7s American Idol, David Cook, hit a milestone last week. His single Come Back to Me crossed the 500,000 download threshold, making it eligible for RIAAs GOLD certification. This latest benchmark of David's success adds to his previous achievements of attaining one platinum album and two platinum singles.
Two other American Idol winners made news this week. Season 3 American Idol Fantasia found herself at the top of ...
We Are The Fallen’s Next Single
Tear The World Down, the latest single from the album of the same name by We Are The Fallen, will be released October 12th, 2010. A proven audience favorite on the touring circuit, Tear The World Down features captivating vocals from American Idol Season 7 finalist Carly Smithson, soaring instrumentals from the band members Ben Moody, John LeCompt, Rocky Gray and Marty OBrien, highlighted by choir swells and strings by award-winning arranger, composer and conductor David Campbell.
I've been wait...
Adam Lambert Headlines “The Glam Nation Tour”
Season 8 Runner-Up Adam Lambert will embark on his first headlining tour, an audio and visual spectacular, both theatrical and atmospheric, that will give his millions of fans something theyll love to listen to and look at. The Glam Nation Tour kicks off June 4 in Wilkes Barre, PA. I hope the audience will be able to escape for a few hours and fall into a world full of glam, drama and excitement, Lambert says. And I would love everyone to come away with a new appreciation for the music on my alb...
Happy 18th Birthday, Allison Iraheta!
Season 8s top girl, Allison Iraheta, has grown up in front of our eyes. When we first met Allison she was just 16 years old, and today she is no longer a minor! The teen has accomplished so much in just a years time.
After coming in fourth place during Season 8, Allison was signed by Jive Records and 19 Recordings and then recorded her album as she toured across the nation on the American Idols LIVE! 2009 Tour. On December 1st, the redheaded rocker released her debut album, Just Like You, which ...
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