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Carrie Underwood’s Country Hit

Posted: 22 Sep 2009 03:22 PM PDT

Season 4 Idol winner Carrie Underwood’s hot new single, “Cowboy Casanova,” is not only the fastest climbing country single of her career, but it’s also the fastest rising hit of the year at country radio. The song soared to #11 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart only one week after its official airplay impact date of September 14. It’s the first single from Carrie’s anxiously awaited third album, Play On, which releases November 3, but fans can own “Cowboy Casanova” now with today’s release of the digital single. Carrie’s digital singles have consistently been fan favorites, with nine singles from her Carnival Ride and Some Hearts albums certified Gold, Platinum, or multi-Platinum.

In a review of Cowboy Casanova in the September 19 issue, Billboard noted that country radio Program Directors “have been anxious to get their hands on new Carrie Underwood music, and the magazine was right on track, with 100% of their Nielsen BDS country chart reporting stations already spinning Cowboy Casanova only a week after impact date. The immediate response is a testament both to Carrie and to an incredible song, as Billboard lauded, Underwood shines on this steamy upbeat number, which she penned with Brett James and Mike Elizondo. Mark Brights production is taut and packs a punch in all the right places.

A four-time GRAMMY Award winner, ACM Entertainer of the Year, and reigning, three-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist winner, Carrie is continuing work on Play On teamed with Mark Bright, who produced her Carnival Ride collection as well as seven tracks from <… read more
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Catching Up with Bucky Covington

Posted: 22 Sep 2009 03:22 PM PDT

Season 5 finalist Bucky Covington is performing a hometown concert for charity this month. We caught up with Bucky to find out more about his return to Rockingham, Backpack Pals, his sophomore album, and more.

Bucky is excited to return to his hometown of Rockingham, North Carolina to play a concert for the first time in Rockingham since he appeared on American Idol. “I played in the Rockingham area for 10 years,” Bucky said. “When I went back home after American Idol, it was an awesome feeling, but I hadn’t felt like I had accomplished what I wanted yet. I got straight to work and released my first album, music video, and I even had three top 10 hits.” One of the things Bucky is most looking forward to is seeing his friends and family. “When I perform, I can normally only see the first five rows due to the bright lights, but I rarely know anyone in the first five rows. I can’t wait to look out into the first few rows in Rockingham and see people I know. It will be distracting, but it will be great. My twin Rocky is in the band with us on back-up vocals and percussion, and I can’t wait to show him off. My best friend is also in the band and I look forward to showing him off too. These are very exciting times, and we’re filming the hometown concert too, which is a plus.”

Rockingham concert attendees are encourage to bring a non-perishable food item donation to the free concert to benefit the Backpack Pals outreach program. Bucky calls Backpack Pals “a … read more
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New Season of American Idol Rewind

Posted: 22 Sep 2009 03:22 PM PDT

American Idol Rewind is back, and this year the top rated syndicated series will rewind to what has been called one of the most extraordinary years in American Idol history Season 5. Premiering Saturday, September 26th in syndicated markets nationwide, the new season of American Idol Rewind will give Idol fans the chance to relive the rise of a rock star, the beginning of the Soul Patrol and the birth of McPheever through exclusive 2009 Top 12 contestant interviews, season highlights, and never-before-seen footage from the worlds most popular television show.

Additionally, this season of American Idol Rewind will feature an in-depth, one hour special focusing on the journey of rock phenom Chris Daughtry — from the moment he first stepped foot in the audition room, to making the Top 12, through his shocking round four elimination and his extraordinary success since leaving the show.

My goal was the same each week to stay true to my rock roots and pray the fans liked it, says Daughtry of his Idol experience. Now, in hindsight, I realize just how much I grew as a performer on that stage.

Season 5 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, along with Top 12 finalists Ace Young, Bucky Covington, Elliott Yamin, <a title="Katharine McPhee" href="http://www.americanidol.com/archive/contestants/… read more
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Ruben Studdard Sings for a Good Cause

Posted: 22 Sep 2009 03:22 PM PDT

Season 2 American Idol winner Ruben Studdard has been named the official spokesperson for Be Sickle Smart (BSS), a nationwide education program aimed at increasing awareness of iron overload among people livign with sickle cell. Ruben co-wrote a new song titled “I’m A Fighter,” which he will perform in support of the organization via ‘Empowerment Days.’ Scheduled to kick off September 19th in Memphis, Tennessee, the ‘Empowerment Days’ tour will provide concert attendees with an iron-overload education presentation and free iron-overload screenings.

On May 19, 2009, Ruben released his fourth studio album, Love Is. Starting October 21 of this year, Ruben will star in “Hit Man: a special evening with David Foster & Friends” live in concert. Season 7 alumnus Michael Johns is another one of the “Hit Man” performers.

View photos of Ruben on the red carpet at the Season 8 finale.

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Another Emmy Win for American Idol

Posted: 22 Sep 2009 03:22 PM PDT

Congratulations to American Idol Director Bruce Gowers on winning a 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music Or Comedy Series. Bruce accepted the award last night at the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Award show.

The award was given to Bruce for his work on show 833, “The Final Three,” in which Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, and Danny Gokey sang their hearts out for a chance to advance to the American Idol finale at the Nokia Theater. View photos from the episode, here.

Congrats, Bruce Gowers!

Read about American Idol’s 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Award wins.

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dannygokey: Just had lunch with w/my record label. Such awesome people & we r very excited 2 get this single out. Congrats @krisallen4real 4 ur big day!

Posted: 22 Sep 2009 03:22 PM PDT

dannygokey: Just had lunch with w/my record label. Such awesome people & we r very excited 2 get this single out. Congrats @krisallen4real 4 ur big day!

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