Canadian Idol Fans Watching American Idol
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Someone on mjs' blog just referred to this as a trainwreck, or something like that. Those people are ridiculous.
All these covers prove this song is a hit. Haters to the left!!!
YouTube - Me singing Live like were dying no.2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNwXzOY1rew
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JEMMA! (you're here!) LOL - Glad you posted and had a great time at David's concert - it's also good to know he had a good crowd at Rama. Your right that's awesome for a Monday night, and any other night actually.
Ross - those covers are good - hee - well it's good to see them
That top one has an amazing camera - I totally want it. You're right people don't cover songs that they don't connect to in some way. So I think it's a good sign too.
We've seen it I think but here's Regis and Kelly from their website
Ross - those covers are good - hee - well it's good to see them
That top one has an amazing camera - I totally want it. You're right people don't cover songs that they don't connect to in some way. So I think it's a good sign too.We've seen it I think but here's Regis and Kelly from their website
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Good job, LOL!
David sang Permanent last night. He never does it anymore, but he did it last night since he was doing all the songs from his CD.
Video *sobs*:
YouTube - David Cook - PERMANENT - November 19, 2009 - The Venue, Hammond, Indiana
Gah. I love this man's voice.
This is a rave for Kris's album from a student newspaper:
‘Kris Allen’ | Kris Allen | Student Life
Also, the Slezak interview is up, but I can't watch it right now. :-|
‘Kris Allen’ | Kris Allen | Student Life
Also, the Slezak interview is up, but I can't watch it right now. :-|
Ha! I really wanted to watch, so I managed to be subtle and watch it while eating! I can do whatever I want during my lunch time, right?
Anyway, it's a really really good interview. *hugs Slezak*
Anyway, it's a really really good interview. *hugs Slezak*
Slezak interview -- Once again, all I can think of is how positive Kris is and how it radiates from him. The is what I believe is true 'confidence', and not the bravado Simon was apparently trying to get him to display. He's confident enough to be without any false pride, if that makes sense. Oh, he has insecurity -- what performer doesn't? But he has a certain core confidence that seems pretty solid.
Also, he's probably the most charming person I have ever seen. I mean, seriously.
One of the most, anyhow.
ETA: I disagree with Slezak about Before We Come Undone, I just don't see this as a great single. And, I Need To Know as a single? I don't know. I still vote for Alright With Me and Can't Stay Away. At the moment.
Also, he's probably the most charming person I have ever seen. I mean, seriously.
One of the most, anyhow.
ETA: I disagree with Slezak about Before We Come Undone, I just don't see this as a great single. And, I Need To Know as a single? I don't know. I still vote for Alright With Me and Can't Stay Away. At the moment.
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YES. To the sense of self and inner confidence, and charm.
Did you see this? So funny.
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That's where I am too. My next two would be Bring It Back, or the Truth.
Interview with Hedley from Musique Plus
http://www.musiqueplus.com/objectif-coulisses/videos/hedley-continue-les-folies
and they were on MOD yesterday (with Cory from GLEE!!! -- when fandoms collide, lol) and actually Cory and Dave ended up being out to dinner together. I guess they have a former band mate in common. Interesting.
Did you see this? So funny.
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That's where I am too. My next two would be Bring It Back, or the Truth.
Interview with Hedley from Musique Plus
http://www.musiqueplus.com/objectif-coulisses/videos/hedley-continue-les-folies
and they were on MOD yesterday (with Cory from GLEE!!!
-- when fandoms collide, lol) and actually Cory and Dave ended up being out to dinner together. I guess they have a former band mate in common. Interesting.
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I think Before We Come Undone is actually a favorite for quite a few people, and I think it would actually make a really good second single. My personal favorites would probably be Alright With Me and Red Guitar though. But I don't believe either either Red Guitar or I Need to Know will ever become a single.
Kris tweeted that he filmed a promo for Idol yesterday. I wonder if it will be similar to David's promo that aired in December last year (with Light On playing backwards!):
YouTube - American Idol Season 8 Promo Commercial
Fans really liked that promo since it was yes, a promo for Idol, but also a promo for David.
Kris tweeted that he filmed a promo for Idol yesterday. I wonder if it will be similar to David's promo that aired in December last year (with Light On playing backwards!):
YouTube - American Idol Season 8 Promo Commercial
Fans really liked that promo since it was yes, a promo for Idol, but also a promo for David.
Billboard magazine Q & A: Music News, Reviews, Articles, Information, News Online & Free Music | Billboard.com
It seems Adam and Kris will be on the cover of next week's issue, did I get that correctly? And Adam actually has a feature about him, while Kris has this short (but still interesting) Q & A?
It seems really crazy, Adam has all these really high profiles gigs coming up, but FYE is actually losing spins on the radio and Whataya is barely gaining any (while TfM has spins on like, one AC station or something). He's lucky he's a media darling at this point because radio doesn't seem to love him that much. All these gigs might help the radio airplay though, we'll see.
It seems Adam and Kris will be on the cover of next week's issue, did I get that correctly? And Adam actually has a feature about him, while Kris has this short (but still interesting) Q & A?
It seems really crazy, Adam has all these really high profiles gigs coming up, but FYE is actually losing spins on the radio and Whataya is barely gaining any (while TfM has spins on like, one AC station or something). He's lucky he's a media darling at this point because radio doesn't seem to love him that much. All these gigs might help the radio airplay though, we'll see.
The extra footage of Kris with Jim Cantiello is up and it's hilarious!!
MJ has the cover up on her blog. Yeah, Adam has an article and Kris has a Q & A, who knows why? I don't think it matters much. Kris is given first billing on the cover, and he has the hit single.
Adam is going to sell a lot of albums, though, right? Aren't the pre-orders huge? He's going to be all about the showmanship, anyhow -- maybe he'll be a radio star or not, but I think he's more about the performance.
I don't know how things will work out, but if AI is any indication, people don't want to be told they should like somebody, or who is a star. They want to discover this stuff for themselves. A lot of media coverage won't make Adam a star. It may make him a celebrity, but that's different. He has to win people over on his own.
Kris's appearances:
November 16/09 – Interview with Jim Cantiello/MTV & taping for Alexa Chung/MTV
November 17/09 – GMA Concert
November 17/09 – Album Release
November 17/09 – Elle Magazine on newsstands
November 17/09 – Its On With Alexa Chung/MTV – Broadcast 3:30 pm EST
November 18/09 – Live with Regis & Kelly
November 19/09 – Ellen DeGeneres Show – Taping
November 21/09 – VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown appearance 9:00 AM EST
November 22/09 – AMA Awards – Presenter
November 23/09 – Ellen DeGeneres Show – Broadcast
November 23/09 – Saban Free Clinic Annual Gala Dinner, Beverly Hilton, L.A. (Unconfirmed)
November 24/09 – Bonnie Hunt Show
December 01/09 – 107.9 Jingle Ball – Sacramento, CA
December 04/09 – Miracle Near State Street show in Chicago (with The Fray)
December 06/09 – Kissmas Bash in Buffalo, NY (with Sean Kingston and Hey Monday)
December 07/09 – 104.5 XLO Acoustic XMas at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. (With Barenaked Ladies, Ingrid Michaelson, and Joshua Radin)
December 11/09 – Z100’s Jingle Ball ‘09 – Madison Square Garden, NYC
December 15/09 – AOL Sessions Performance, Interviews and Taping, NYC
December 18/09 – XL106.7 XL’ent Xmas ‘09 – HOB, Orlando (KRALLISON!!!)
December 22/09 – AOL Music Sessions with Kris Allen premieres including exclusive performances and interviews
January 06/10 – People’s Choice Awards, LA – Nominee (attendance not confirmed)
February 13/10 – Kradison in Concert, Location TBD On Demand
MJ has the cover up on her blog. Yeah, Adam has an article and Kris has a Q & A, who knows why? I don't think it matters much. Kris is given first billing on the cover, and he has the hit single.
Adam is going to sell a lot of albums, though, right? Aren't the pre-orders huge? He's going to be all about the showmanship, anyhow -- maybe he'll be a radio star or not, but I think he's more about the performance.
I don't know how things will work out, but if AI is any indication, people don't want to be told they should like somebody, or who is a star. They want to discover this stuff for themselves. A lot of media coverage won't make Adam a star. It may make him a celebrity, but that's different. He has to win people over on his own.
Kris's appearances:
November 16/09 – Interview with Jim Cantiello/MTV & taping for Alexa Chung/MTV
November 17/09 – GMA Concert
November 17/09 – Album Release
November 17/09 – Elle Magazine on newsstands
November 17/09 – Its On With Alexa Chung/MTV – Broadcast 3:30 pm EST
November 18/09 – Live with Regis & Kelly
November 19/09 – Ellen DeGeneres Show – Taping
November 21/09 – VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown appearance 9:00 AM EST
November 22/09 – AMA Awards – Presenter
November 23/09 – Ellen DeGeneres Show – Broadcast
November 23/09 – Saban Free Clinic Annual Gala Dinner, Beverly Hilton, L.A. (Unconfirmed)
November 24/09 – Bonnie Hunt Show
December 01/09 – 107.9 Jingle Ball – Sacramento, CA
December 04/09 – Miracle Near State Street show in Chicago (with The Fray)
December 06/09 – Kissmas Bash in Buffalo, NY (with Sean Kingston and Hey Monday)
December 07/09 – 104.5 XLO Acoustic XMas at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. (With Barenaked Ladies, Ingrid Michaelson, and Joshua Radin)
December 11/09 – Z100’s Jingle Ball ‘09 – Madison Square Garden, NYC
December 15/09 – AOL Sessions Performance, Interviews and Taping, NYC
December 18/09 – XL106.7 XL’ent Xmas ‘09 – HOB, Orlando (KRALLISON!!!)
December 22/09 – AOL Music Sessions with Kris Allen premieres including exclusive performances and interviews
January 06/10 – People’s Choice Awards, LA – Nominee (attendance not confirmed)
February 13/10 – Kradison in Concert, Location TBD On Demand
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Oh, almost forgot. I broke my own rule today and went into Wal-mart for the first time for over a year! I hate that place! But, yeah, I did. I bought copy #2. Had to own the Daughtry song (I like it -- nothing special, but pretty). They had a lot of copies. I don't know if that's good or bad. Adam's "fake" CD was also on sale. I'm surprised Wal-Mart is carrying that.
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Thanks for Kris's appearances! I was getting a bit confused. So he's presenting at the Awards on Sunday? I didn't even know that. Also, I'm excited for the AOL sessions... which I didn't know about either! I have to remember to record Ellen on Monday, for Kris, and also Regis & Kelly, for Cook.
Wal-Mart? Oh noes! LOL. At least, if they had a lot of copies, people can actually buy them!
I'll believe it when I see it!
ETA: Just watched the KRIM videos! LMAO! "If we eat this whole cake, we'll be living like we're dying."
Wal-Mart? Oh noes! LOL. At least, if they had a lot of copies, people can actually buy them!
I'll believe it when I see it!
ETA: Just watched the KRIM videos! LMAO! "If we eat this whole cake, we'll be living like we're dying."
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A reviewer from the OC snarks on Adam and Kris. Ouch.
Kris Allen, Adam Lambert total poseurs on debuts - Soundcheck : The Orange County Register
Another great student review:
Kris Allen's self-titled album is a success - Reviews
The comments under the review are also very positive.
I'd be happy enough if Kris appeals more to actual people, so to speak, than to big newspaper critics and their ilk. A career built from the ground up is really more solid. The fans are more likely to like you for who you are, more likely to stick, maybe.
Quote from that article:
As someone who does not avidly watch "American Idol," I must say that this is one of the best albums I have heard from one of its contestants. I can only imagine how much more pleasing it will be for someone who became a fan of Kris Allen while watching the show.
I'm glad that that Billboard article empahasized this (of course, it's Billboard, so they would):
"Kris Allen" (19 Recordings/Jive) was released November 17, and odds are good that Allen can build off his digital-single sales success from "American Idol." To date, Allen has sold 1.1 million copies of tracks he performed on the show, according to Nielsen SoundScan, led by his version of the show's coronation song "No Boundaries" with 312,000. Allen sold more total "Idol" tracks than runner-up Adam Lambert (997,000) or fourth-place finisher Allison Iraheta (79,000).
Kris Allen, Adam Lambert total poseurs on debuts - Soundcheck : The Orange County Register
Another great student review:
Kris Allen's self-titled album is a success - Reviews
The comments under the review are also very positive.
I'd be happy enough if Kris appeals more to actual people, so to speak, than to big newspaper critics and their ilk. A career built from the ground up is really more solid. The fans are more likely to like you for who you are, more likely to stick, maybe.
Quote from that article:
As someone who does not avidly watch "American Idol," I must say that this is one of the best albums I have heard from one of its contestants. I can only imagine how much more pleasing it will be for someone who became a fan of Kris Allen while watching the show.
I'm glad that that Billboard article empahasized this (of course, it's Billboard, so they would):
"Kris Allen" (19 Recordings/Jive) was released November 17, and odds are good that Allen can build off his digital-single sales success from "American Idol." To date, Allen has sold 1.1 million copies of tracks he performed on the show, according to Nielsen SoundScan, led by his version of the show's coronation song "No Boundaries" with 312,000. Allen sold more total "Idol" tracks than runner-up Adam Lambert (997,000) or fourth-place finisher Allison Iraheta (79,000).
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