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| Posted: 19 Aug 2010 09:53 AM PDT Cool, TX native Casey James has turned his third place American Idol finish into a record deal with Sony Nashville and 19 Recordings/BNA Records. The musician and singer/songwriter whose been fronting the Casey James Band since 2008, had never even seen a single episode of the top rated show before auditioning in Denver and winning a golden ticket to Hollywood. An elated Casey remarked, “Some dreams in life are only just that….dreams. All my life I have wanted this and now my dream has come true. Words can’t describe how thankful and blessed I am for the opportunity to give back to all those who have supported me. I’m going to work hard to make the best album possible! I want to thank my Momma for making me go to Denver. Look out! I’m Nashville bound!” Sony Nashville Chairman and CEO Gary Overton says, We at Sony Music Nashville are incredibly excited about signing Casey James. I flew to New York to see him live with the American Idol Tour and I was blown away with his voice, guitar playing and stage presence…and so were the thousands of fans in the amphitheatre. He has honed his skills as a showman with his years of performing live on stage! I can’t wait to get him into the studio to begin recording his debut album. Simon Fuller, Creator of American Idol and founder of 19 Entertainment adds, Casey is an exceptional talent and it is wonderful to see another of last year’s Idols secure a … read more |
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