Former Reality Show Contestants

Be sure and let me know if that happens! I would love a solo Steve Perry CD. His voice needs to be heard again.

Like most here, meeting new people and making new friends has been the best part of all these Idol shows and Rockstar shows. Some do take it way over board and make their idol their sole existence almost. Me....I love to look at pretty things! I also like to listen to good music.

Oh, and here's some more 'pretty' to look at!

Thank you! So very pretty indeed!

Well I love boys but this guy is my FAVORITE one!





He has disappeared for a bit on me. I love this man. He is a doll in person too!


Here is a clip to a new song they wrote for an Acoustic Chicago CD!

http://www.stonecutterrecords.com/lovehammers.htm

The song sounds great SB! Thanks for the GORGEOUS pix! That first one is a killer! Such a beautiful man!!! You two will have the most beautiful babies!!

YAY! Chris got a great review for Home from Billboard!

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"Among the million or so American Idol finalists to score on various charts, Season 5's Chris Daughtry is the only one to be embraced by so many formats with first single 'It's Not Over', including rock, for the first time. The band's follow-up, 'Home', fires up another anthemic rock power ballad, with a lyric dedicated to the U.S. troops oversease, a la, 'I'm going home to a place I belong/Where your love has always been enough for me.' Considering his sure-shot, flame-throwing vocal, name-brand cachet and mass appeal via a No. 1 album -- not to mention the song's use as the exit theme each week on AI -- Home is undeniably where Amercia's heart is wub.gif thumbsup.gif At this juncture, it's beside the point that Daughtry should have won last season's Idol, as talent wins out. Rock on, brother."

The video was released today and it was all about his fans in NC. I thought it was great. You can watch it on MTV.com

I so love Chris D. He is a sweetheart in real life as well.

Bucky's first week sales on HDD:

4 BUCKY COVINGTON LYRIC STREET 61,686 --



SB, I am seriously considering getting Chris's CD. I so love "Home" and "It's Not Over". I am going to watch for a good sale at Wal-Mart. If I can get it for $12 I might just grab it.

Bucky info! I am so happy for him!

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With 61,000 units sold in the first week, this gives Covington the distinction of having not only 2007's biggest unit debut from a new country artist, but also the best first week sales and highest Top 200 debut for any new male country artist since Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992.

Awesome!!

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Covington, 29, was courted by several major labels before agreeing to sign with Disney's Lyric Street Records, the same label as Josh Gracin and Rascal Flatts. In a show of confidence, Lyric Street is shipping 200,000 copies of his CD to stores and backing it with a campaign that has Covington doing TV, radio and newspaper interviews around the country.

"We feel we have a gold record," says Greg McCarn, vice president of marketing for Lyric Street.

I'm sorry, Bucky seemed like a really sweet guy on the show, but I didn't think he was any great shakes as a performer. I guess I'll have to take another look. It's weird to me how almost all of last year's Idols are doing so well. I don't really get it. Has anyone heard from Paris?

I think they must have substantially changed the rules to allow the contestants to explore their options in season five. Maybe because they did not like the winner.

Paris has an Indie CD. I think you can order it from her web site.

http://buckycovington.musiccitynetworks.com/?inc=5&news_id=9867

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BUCKY COVINGTON DEBUTS AT #1
April 24th, 2007
Nashville, TN…(April 25, 2007) Bucky Covington’s self-titled debut CD opens at #1 on Nielsen Soundscan’s Country Top 75 chart with 61,000 units sold. Covington’s debut CD also enters Nielsen Soundscan’s all genre top 200 chart at #4 and is the only new country act to open inside the top five this year. This puts him in good company as only two other country acts, including Tim McGraw and Martina McBride, have debuted inside the top 4 on Nielsen Soundscan’s Top 200 chart this year.

With 61,000 units sold in the first week, this gives Covington the distinction of having not only 2007’s biggest unit debut from a new country artist, but also the best first week sales and highest Top 200 debut for any new male country artist since Billy Ray Cyrus in 1992.

The strong sales debut comes as no surprise, as Covington's record has already become not only one of the most critically acclaimed CDs to come out of the Idol franchise, but one of this year's best-reviewed country albums. Here's what some of the nation's toughest critics are saying about Bucky Covington:

Miami Herald: “The most cohesive album to come out of the franchise yet.”
Dallas Morning News: “Easily the best country album by an American Idol contestant.”
Entertainment Weekly: “The North Carolinian with the throaty drawl could sell everything-from the cheeky to the weepy. And he does.”

Associated Press: “Covington delivers. His gritty growl comes alive…[and] he sounds like the star he could evolve into…”

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: "Bucky Covington bucks the odds, thanks in large part to strong songs. Covington's vocals are something of a revelation, as well, reflecting the positive influence of blues-based Jeff ("Angel Eyes") Healy and R&B-braced Travis Tritt."

Minneapolis Star-Tribune: "Covington may deserve a second look...he shows personality as a singer... and delivers the best stuff with the gritty know-how of John Mellencamp."

Bucky Covington was released April 17 on Lyric Street Records. The current single “A Different World” is poised to break into the top 20 on the country radio charts while the video is climbing CMT and GAC’s countdown shows.

Go Bucky!!

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Dallas Morning News: “Easily the best country album by an American Idol contestant.”

Carrie Underwood won two Grammys. That's high praise indeed. Awesome for him. Let's hear it for a commercial atmosphere in which the lower ranked idols are also able to make a living doing what they love!

I am happy for Bucky. I thought he was cute . I liked him and Chris the most last year . So I am glad for both of them.

This is so sad

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Former 'American Idol' Finalist Jessica Sierra Arrested on Drug, Assault Charges
Jessica Sierra, who was a finalist in the fourth season of the TV show, was arrested by Tampa police at 2:15 a.m.

Sierra faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, introduction of contraband into a detention facility and possession of cocaine.

She was being held at a Tampa area jail on $11,500 bond and was to face arraignment Monday.

Oy. I have a feeling former AI contestants are gonna be the new "former child stars" in terms of crime/drugs, etc.

I really liked Jessica. That's really sad.

Yay! for Bucky. I thought he was cute too, and he's even cuter now with his makeover. I've always been a sucker for guys with beautiful long hair! Even though I'm not a country music fan, I will have to go listen to his CD.

Taylor was recently in Joliet, Il. A Clack House poster took some amazing pix. You can see them here!

http://www.snix.smugmug.com/gallery/2770814#P-1-15

If anyone want's to hear Kim Locke's new CD, you can listen to it here. It's better than her first one. Kinda dance/R&B/Pop. Not sure I'll buy it though. Maybe I will listen to it again.

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/locke_kimberley/1495349/album.jhtml?popThis=playIt()

Here is Kelly Clarkson's new video for her new single "Never Again". I love the video!! I love the song! She looks amazing too! I think she will have a lot of success with this song and video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqf-TXDt6Dc


ETA:
Sorry about that!

Thanks, FC. Got a link for the Kelly Clarkson one?

Here you go Frazz! Sorry about that


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqf-TXDt6Dc

Those are really good photos of Taylor, FC. That gal must have had really good seats.

What has happenned to him since his album was released? Has anyone heard?

Luca, I know he is touring. Smaller venues. Some areas are selling well, some not so well. I don't hear much else. The CD has stalled at about 615,000. If I find out anything new and/or exciting about Taylor I will bring it here for you.

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American Idol Carrie Underwood & Tony Romo Together for His Birthday
By Josh Hart
Apr 23, 2007

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo celebrated his 27th birthday in Dallas over the weekend and with him was none other than American Idol winner Carrie Underwood. Earlier reports this month from Star Magazine had the pair heating up and possibly looking at a wedding. While that's still not clear what is becoming apparent is that they are an item of some sort. According to a report from People Magazine the pair looked very cozy at the birthday bash sources told the mag.

American Idol Carrie Underwood & Tony Romo Celebrate His Birthday
American Idol Carrie Underwood & Tony Romo Celebrate His Birthday

"Carrie and Tony were having a great time in the deejay booth," an insider spilled to 'People'. "They were laughing, singing together, holding hands and their arms were around each other all night."

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Cue the rep™: A spokesperson for Underwood, 24, confirms that the Grammy winner was on hand to celebrate Romo's birthday. Asked if they are dating, rep Jessie Schmidt tells People: "They have recently been spending a little time together." But, says Schmidt, they are "definitely not boyfriend/girlfriend. It's very casual at this point. It's [in the] really early stages."

Star has already reported that Carrie was a big hit with his family. "Tony’s family all loved Carrie and told him not to let this one get away,’ an insider gabs to the magazine. “And he’s not.”

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The party was held in the VIP section of Ghostbar and it was closed off for the football star's guests, who had their own private bar and seating area. But Carrie and Tony ventured out. They even headed for the deejay booth where they led the bar in a version of Twisted Sister's hit "We're Not Gonna Take It."

The report from People also notes that Underwood put her singing talent to good use when she led the entire club in singing "Happy Birthday" to Romo. The club also had "Happy Birthday Tony Romo" posted on all its video screens.

Look at these pics:



http://www.idontlikeyouinthatway.com/2007/04/carrie-underwood-and-tony-romo-are-probably-dating.html

Yay for Carrie. They are really cute together! This is my boy..I am obsessed with the Cowboys so he better keep his eye on the football come August!