Scotty McCreery’s "Clear As Day" Certified Platinum
American Idol Scotty McCreery's debut album, Clear As Day, has been certified platinum for sales of more than 1 million in just three months after its release! In addition, he was named No. 1 on Billboard magazine's list of Top New Country Artists for 2011. He also won New Artist of the Year at the American Country Awards in December.
Scotty says the platinum certification marks a major milestone in his career. "It means the world to me," he says. "It's one of the highest honors you can get with...
Happy Birthday, Ryan Seacrest!
American Idol's host with the most, Ryan Seacrest, celebrates his birthday on Christmas Eve day. Hopefully Ryan will have time to relax and enjoy his day, because the busiest man in show business has a new season of American Idol right around the corner. Ryan returns as Idol's host for his 11th season on January 18th & 19th at 8/7c on FOX.
The TV host/entertainment reporter/radio host/executive producer/entrepreneur has been running from job to job and to his foundation every day, witho...
Adam Lambert Included on Grammy Album
Last month, Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert earned a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. It was announced today that Adam's hit single "Whataya Want From Me" was included on the 17th edition of the Grammy Nominees album. The song is track #8 of 19. The CD will be available January 25th, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit the MusiCares Foundation and the Grammy Foundation.
The award show will take place on Sunday, February 13. See which other ...
Happy Birthday, Ryan Seacrest!
American Idol's host with the most, Ryan Seacrest, celebrates his birthday on Christmas Eve day. Hopefully Ryan will have time to relax and enjoy his day, because the busiest man in show business has a new season of American Idol right around the corner. Ryan returns as Idol's host for his 10th season on Wednesday, January 19th at 8/7c on FOX.
This has been a big year for the TV host/entertainment reporter/radio host/executive producer/entrepreneur. Last month, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation unvei...
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Season 10 Auditions Off To A Fast Start
American Idol, the No. 1 show on television, kicked off the auditions for its milestone 10th season with a bang as over 26,000 hopefuls came out for their shot at the coveted Idol crown!
The first stop on the Idol audition tour was Nashville on July 17, where an incredible 16,000 people swarmed Broadway, home of the world-famous Music City Honky Tonks. Days later, in Milwaukee, more than 10,000 showed up at the Bradley Center on July 21. Next stop will be the Crescent City, as the search for the...
Big Idols, Big Songs
Some of the most popular American Idol finalists are having success this summer with their latest singles.
Adam Lamberts song If I Had You is #1 on VH1s Top 20 Countdown. The Season 8 runner-ups single originally debuted at #20, then jumped ten spots the second week. If I Had You increased another 32% in sales this week. His song sold 19,000 copies in the past week, which puts the song at 74,000 copies sold total.
Newlywed Carrie Underwoods song Undo It had the most-played song of any American I...
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