Lauren Alaina: Wildflower
Lauren Alaina: Wildflower Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins (picture courtesy of Mercury Nashville) Because the top few finishing place idols always score record deals, exactly what place a contestant finishes in no longer seems to be the overall goal. Creating a memorable cd that won’t get them tossed from the record label a few months [...]
Scotty McCreery: Clear As Day
Scotty McCreery: Clear As Day Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins (picture courtesy of www.scottymccreer-official.com) Scotty, at 17, is the youngest American Idol Winner so far. But what I appreciate most about him is that he has a stronger sense of self and who he is than most people twice his age. While I may have [...]
David Cook: This Loud Morning
David Cook: This Loud Morning Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins I run the risk of ruining or gaining all credibility by admitting I’ve followed American Idol from the beginning and still watch, but I’ll take that chance. Kelly Clarkson won me over in season one, and she’s still my favorite female voice. Not until David [...]
Kimberly Caldwell: Without Regret
Kimberly Caldwell: Without Regret Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins (pic courtesy of vanguardrecords) If anyone remembers American Idol’s second season beyond the Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard finale, Kimberly Caldwell may come to mind. I, personally, don’t remember many particular performances that far back, but I can recall her version of “Come to My Window.” With ten [...]
Jason Castro: Who I Am
Jason Castro: Who I Am Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins (photo courtesy of www.jasoncastromusic.com) I remember Jason from the seventh season of American Idol as the quirky, blue eyed singer-songwriter with the dreads. I also remember him admitting on television that while his version of “Hallelujah” was deemed brilliant or genius or some other such [...]
America Ferrera & Kellie Pickler Engaged
Engagements Are in the Air Written by: Jill Sheets Picture source: www.abc.com At some point, most girls think about their dream wedding. What kind of dress they will ware? Will they have a dance? Will they get married in the church that they grew up in or on the beach in Hawaii? What type of [...]
Kimberly Caldwell Interview
Chit Chatting with Kimberly Caldwell Written by: Jill Sheets Image credit: Matt Beard Recently we had the honor of interviewing singer-songwriter Kimberly Caldwell. Her new album, “Without Regret,” should be out in June. Continue to read and learn more about Kimberly and her new album. R: When did you start to sing? Was singing something [...]
Jordin Sparks: The Battlefield Tour
(Jordin Sparks-the Battlefield tour used with permission) Jordin Sparks: The Battlefield Tour Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins She really doesn’t need an introduction or a list of all of her achievements. Jordin Sparks is a bona-fide pop star after winning American Idol and releasing two albums. She has toured with Britney Spears, the Jonas Brothers, [...]
Kimberly Caldwell Soon to be Topping the Charts
Kimberly Caldwell Soon to be Topping the Charts Written by: Jill Sheets Picture source: www.amazon.com If you have watched “American Idol” from the beginning then you are going to remember the season two contestant, Kimberly Caldwell. You may remember her performing on the American Idol stage or being an entertainment correspondent for the TV Guide [...]
Simon is Leaving Idol…What?!
Written by Jill Sheets, Relate Contributing Writer Photo by Fox We are sadly realizing that it is official. One of our favorite judges Simon Cowell is leaving “American Idol,” following in the footsteps of his former coworker Paula Abdul. It has been said that this season will be the last for Mr. Cowell. But do not be too sad… Simon also announced [...]
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