The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:
>Adam Lambert's music video for "Time For Miracles," his song for the 2012 soundtrack, premiered on MySpace Music on Tuesday. Watch the video below:
The video will be getting the full treatment, as it will be shown in theaters nationwide in front of Michael Jackson's concert movie, This Is It, beginning Wednesday, which should only boost the song's performance on the charts.
>The final track listing of Kris Allen's debut album, Kris Allen (out Tues., Nov. 17), has finally been revealed. The tracks and their respective writers can be found below:
01 "Live Like We’re Dying" (Steve Kipner, Andrew Frampton, Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan)What are the odds of "Let It Rain" being a cover of Jordin Sparks' song that appeared on her album Battlefield? All kidding aside, it definitely bodes well for Kris' reputation as an artist considering he co-penned or penned nine of the album's 13 tracks. This is the second-most input a winner has had on his or her post-Idol release to date (only second to David Cook).
02 "Before We Come Undone" (Kris Allen, Lindy Robbins, Greg Kurstin)
03 "Can’t Stay Away" (Allen, Robbins, Mike Elizondo)
04 "The Truth" (Pat Monahan, Toby Gad)
05 "Written All Over My Face" (Kipner, Frampton, O’Donoghue, Sheehan)
06 "Bring It Back" (Allen, Francis White)
07 "Red Guitar" (Allen)
08 "Is It Over" (Allen, Cale Mills, Elizondo)
09 "Let It Rain" (Allen, Tobias Karlsson)
10 "Alright With Me" (Allen, Joe King)
11 "Lifetime" (Allen, Jon Foreman, Elizondo)
12 "I Need To Know" (Allen, Robbins, Gad)
BONUS TRACK
13 "Heartless" (Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Scott Mescudi, Kanye West, Ernest Wilson, Jeffrey Bhasker, Benjamin McIldowie)
>Speaking of Jordin Sparks, Idol's sixth season champ debuted on The Disney Channel's hit series The Suite Life On Deck this week, as the episode featuring Jordin in a guest role (titled "Crossing Jordin") premiered tonight. Watch a clip of her performing "Battlefield" below:
Aside from singing, Jordin was able to branch out by demonstrating her acting skills.
>It was announced today that Adam Lambert will not be the only Idol alum performing at the 37th Annual American Music Awards. Per People.com:
Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry have been added to the schedule of performers for the 37th annual awards, airing live Nov. 22 on ABC. They join fellow Idol alum Adam Lambert, who was announced earlier as a performer.This is great news for Idol as a franchise because it is a testament to the kind of staying power these artists have in the industry and their ability to still be taken as credible performers after all these years.
"American Idol continually produces great talent, and we are looking forward to hosting Kelly, Carrie, Daughtry and Adam. It's a great fit for the AMAs," said producer Larry Klein.
>Fantasia engaged in a noble cause this past week when she took part in Macy's partnership with Feeding America for its "Come Together" campaign. The campaign calls for people to host dinner parties where they contribute funds for the organizations with the goal of raising enough money to provide for $10 million meals. Watch Fantasia speak about what the campaign means to her personally at her home in Charlotte, N.C., below:
Fantasia's dedication to this cause is a little more special considering the recent talk that she could face foreclosure of her home.
2 comments:
Believe your #'s are wrong Re: Kris Allen Penning/co-penning most tracks on an idol alum debut album 9.
David Cook holds that record with 10 on his debut album. No dis-credit to Kris / great artist But David does hold the lead in this, just saying...
Judy,
Thanks for the clarification. I knew Cook was up there but I overlooked the exact number.
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