American Idol: Carrie Underwood is Nominated for a Golden Globe!
It has been a whirlwind year for FOX American Idol alum, Carrie Underwood. After winning Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, Country Music Association awards, and sweeping all six categories in which she was nominated in the first ever American Country Awards, now Underwood is celebrating another nomination–for a Golden Globe! Read on for all the [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "American ......
Grammy Nominations for Fantasia, Carrie, and Adam
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards nominations were presented Wednesday night in a live broadcast. American Idol's own Adam Lambert, Fantasia, and Carrie Underwood all received nominations.
Here are the Idol nominees:
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Adam Lambert
"Whataya Want From Me"
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Fantasia
"Bittersweet"
Best R&B Song
"Bittersweet"
Fantasia's Back To Me
Best R&B Album
Fantasia's Back To Me
Best Female Country Vocal Performance
Carrie Underwood's "Tem...
This Week in Idol History
The transition from November to December marks a popular time for popular Idol alumni to release albums. See what went on this week in Idol history.
On November 30, 2004, Kelly Clarkson released her sophomore album, Breakaway. The wildly successful album received two Grammy Awards in 2006 for "Best Pop Vocal Album" and "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single "Since U Been Gone." The album has been certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA, and it remains Kelly's best-selling album with hits l...
Vocal Coach Debra Byrd in Boston
Debra Byrd, vocal coach and arranger for American Idol, has partnered with the world renowned House of Blues for her master class series, STAR SCHOOL LIVE! These popular master classes offer vital tips and information to aspiring singers, musicians, performers and basically anyone who uses their voice. It gives vocal hopefuls the chance to work with the much sought after singing coach. Debra Byrd's STAR SCHOOL LIVE! will come to the House of Blues in Boston, Sunday, October 17, from 10:00 AM - 1...
Vocal Coach Debra Byrd’s Master Classes
Debra Byrd, vocal coach and arranger for American Idol, has partnered with the world renowned House Of Blues for her master class series, STAR SCHOOL LIVE!These popular master classes offer vital tips and information to aspiring singers, musicians, performers and basically anyone who uses their voice. It gives vocal hopefuls the chance to work with the much sought after singing coach.
Debra will kick off her tour at the House of Blues in Cleveland, Saturday, August 14, at 10AM. For more informat...
Happy Birthday, Kelly Clarkson!
The very first American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, celebrates her 28th birthday today. Since winning Season 1, Kelly has released four albums which have sold over 20 million copies. She has received five Grammy nominations, and won two Grammy Awards in 2006.
Kelly has had a very busy year. Her most recent album, All I Ever Wanted, shattered Billboard records when her single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," jumped from #97 to #1 in its first week of release. She spent the fall touring around America...
“We Are The World 25 For Haiti” Premieres Tonight
During tonights Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the video for We Are The World 25 For Haiti will premiere for all of the world to see. The footage features many of todays most influential artists including American Idol finalists Jordin Sparks, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, and judge Randy Jackson. Idols Music Director, Rickey Minor, served as a co-producer of the studio recording.
The event was put together by legendary producer Quincy Jones and singer/songwrit...