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American Idol Season 11 Gives 100% Blandness Guarantee As Finalists Set To Be Unveiled
blindedbysound.com via @StarPowerNews &bull YesterdayWe're finally down to our Top 3 finalists vying for that American Idol title and new Ford car not to mention recording contract. None of that guarantees any modicum of success (just ask Lee DeWyze, Kris Allen, Taylor Hicks and Ruben Studdard). Now, now I know they all (except LDW) have had success "in their own way" but they are usually relegated to flash in the pan status. Not winning seems to be where the real prize is with these shows. In the last two weeks we've said goodbye to Skylar Laine and Hollie Cavanagh who both overstayed their welcomes… Full Story »
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Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez Advance To American Idol Finals, Joshua Ledet Eliminated
blindedbysound.com via @BlindBySound &bull May 18, 2012Here we are kids, the time we find out who will be duking out in the American Idol finale next Tuesday, and while any matchup is almost unbearable to think of with these three I greatly prefer any scenario involving Joshua Ledet. Is that happening tonight? Not a snowball's chance in hell, kids. Now we get to… Full Story »
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Norah Jones, George Harrison, Anders Osborne, Carrie Underwood Top New CD Releases
blindedbysound.com via @BlindBySound &bull May 1, 2012I don't know why a person might want to shake a stick at a lot of something but that would seem to be the social convention regarding the number of excellent, exciting, and/or noteworthy releases this week. Let us begin, as all things… Full Story »
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Nick Moss, KABB, James Durbin, Daughtry, Chris Cornell Beat Black Friday Deadline With New CDs
blindedbysound.com via @BlindBySound &bull Nov 22, 2011It's the Tuesday before Black Friday and we've got some big names and great albums with new music out this week. We'll begin with the great albums before discussing the big names. I've been looking forward to this day for months because two of… Full Story »
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James Durbin 'Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster' Due Nov. 21, New Song "Stand Up" On NFL CD
blindedbysound.com via @BlindBySound &bull Sep 28, 2011James Durbin famously (and unforgivably) finished fourth on Season 10 of American Idol and while we've gotten plenty of news from winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina, Durbin fans have been waiting with baited breath for any kind of… Full Story »
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Kelly Clarkson Plays It Safe On New Single "Mr. KNow It All"
blindedbysound.com via @BlindBySound &bull Aug 31, 2011To the passive bystander, things have been quiet on the Kelly Clarkson front. The Kelly faithful know she's been writing, recording, getting songs leaked, and even went country for a duet with Jason Aldean. Clarkson's fifth studio album Stronger is… Full Story »
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'American Idol' Finalists Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina Reveal Album Dates
blindedbysound.com via @BriJohnston7 &bull Aug 13, 2011The wait is almost over, kids! Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina have announced release dates for their debut, full-length albums and they are a week apart. Have I mentioned these two seem to do everything in tandem? Scotty's album is… Full Story »
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Scotty McCreery Debuts Video For "I Love You This Big"
blindedbysound.com via @BlindBySound &bull Aug 10, 2011At long last! American IdolSeason 10 winner Scotty McCreery has released a video for his post-Idol single "I Love You This Big" on CMT and no surprise to anyone it's currently the #1 video of the day. Lauren Alaina released… Full Story »
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Review: Pia Toscano - "This Time"
blindedbysound.com via @JDHathaway &bull Jul 12, 2011Pia Toscano's long-awaited debut single "This Time" is finally here and if this is any indication of the material on her upcoming album (due later this year through Interscope Records), I'll pass, thank you. Ester Dean has written hits for… Full Story »
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Judging American Idol: Final Words
blindedbysound.com via @BlindBySound &bull May 24, 2011The night we as American Idol fans wait for is finally upon us! Tonight, Tuesday May 24th, Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina will perform for your votes for the final time. One thing is absolutely certain-whoever wins will release a country album, which is okay with me because the last three winners (David Cook, Kris Allen, and Lee DeWyze, respectively) have all been one-note and virtually interchangeable with minor differences.… Full Story »
