Fantasia’s New Album Tops the Charts
Just one week ago, American Idols third winner, Fantasia, released her third album. Back To Me debuted at #1 on the Billboards R&B Albums Chart and #2 on the Top 200 Albums Chart. With over 117,000 units sold since its August 24th release on J Records, Back To Me marks Fantasias first #1 R&B album and her highest Billboard Top 200 chart ranking.
Leading the way for the albums chart-topping debut is the hit single Bittersweet, which currently claims the #1 position on the Urban Adult Radi...
Chris Sligh’s Upcoming Album
Season 6 finalistChris Sligh finds beauty in brokenness with the release of his new album, The Anatomy Of Broken, on September 14 with Word Records.Two years in the making, this release is a set of songs echoing the grand pop stylings of his debut album loaded with a challenging message.
To me, the songs on this album are different pictures of brokenness, reflects Chris. Its okay to admit when we are fallen and broken. The beauty of brokenness is that it is mirrored with acceptance and change.
B...
Happy Birthday, Fantasia!
The third American Idol, Fantasia, turns 26 today. She was only 19 years old when she won the title of American Idol, making her the youngest contestant until Jordin Sparks won Season 6 at age 17. Since taking the crown in 2004, Fantasia has released two albums, shes starred on Broadway, had her own television docu-series, and received eight Grammy nominations. This year is already shaping up to be a big one for Fantasia.
On August 10th, Fantasias third album, Back To Me, will hit shelves everyw...
The New American Idol, Lee DeWyze
Soon after Lee DeWyze won the title of American Idol, he opened up on a press call. The Mount Prospect, Illinois native talked about his new album, meeting other Idols, and more.
Lee never compromised who he was throughout the grueling competition. Whether it is on the show or on camera or off the camera, I stay true to myself, Lee stated. I really wanted my experience on the show to be about me and my performing and my music. I think I can connect with an audience because I know what it's like ...
See Jackie Tohn at Hotel Café
Season 8 semi-finalist Jackie Tohn is performing at Hotel Caf in Los Angeles on Monday, June 21st. The LJAM Music Concert Series at Hotel Caf begins at 7:30pm, and artists Jonathan Clay and Samantha Mollen will also perform. At 8:45pm, Jackie will take the stage and jam out.
Hotel Cafe
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Jackie released a new album, 2.Yo, in May. Click here to learn more about it.
The singer-songwriter also acts and hosts. Last summer, Jackie interviewed Season 9 h...
Lee DeWyze Signed to 19/RCA
American Idol Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze has been signed to 19 Recordings/RCA Records. He is preparing to start work on his debut album which is due for release in fall 2010.
The 24 year old Mount Prospect, IL native impressed millions throughout the season taking home this year's American Idol winning title. Lee is a self-taught musician who began singing and playing guitar in his teens. He auditioned in Chicago, and was the only male contestant never to land in the bottom three during America...
Jackie Tohn’s New Album
Season 8 semi-finalist Jackie Tohn released a new album yesterday. The quirky and funny singer-songwriter named the album 2.Yo, and it features six brand news songs.
The tracklist of 2.Yo is:
Relax
Slow Going
Kind of Behind Us
Top of the World
What is Love
Got It In Me
Click here to preview the songs and purchase the album.
Just after her American Idol journey, Jackie released Beguiling, which featured 12 tracks and received positive reviews on iTunes. She frequent...