Kimberly Caldwell is on the verge of breaking onto the music scene ahead of her debut album Without Regret, which is slated for an April 6 release. Her latest accomplishment is the music video for her first single "Mess of You," which premiered on Yahoo! Music tonight. Watch the video below:
The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:
>It was announced on Wednesday via a press release that Season 2 seventh-place finalist Kimberly Caldwell has signed with Vanguard Records. Kimberly had the following to say about the signing:Kimberly stated, "There are no words that can truly express how thrilled I am about joining the Vanguard Records family. Music has always been my first love so I'm beyond excited to release my debut album and it's such an honor to get to do so alongside the amazing artists who call Vanguard home."
According to the release, Kimberly's debut album will be produced by Marshall Altman and is expected to be out early next year. (Photo courtesy of Matt Beard.)
>Kelly Clarkson will be one of four female artists taking part in VH1's Divas special alongside Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis and Adele. Per the press release issued on Tuesday:Continuing in true Divas tradition, the evening will feature a night of unforgettable performances from various performers, presenters and special guests. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.
This is the first Divas special the network has hosted since 2005. VH1's Divas will be broadcast live on VH1 from the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House on Thurs., Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. ET.
>Chris Daughtry tweeted yesterday to alert fans that lyrics for four bonus tracks off Leave This Town had been posted on his band's official Web site. The songs are "Long Way," "Traffic Light," "Get Me Through" and "One Last Chance."
>As part of her continuing promotional tour for her sophomore album Battlefield, Jordin Sparks appeared on MTV's talk show It's On with Alexa Chung on Wednesday. Watch the first segment from the show below:
This new project represents my heart. I come from a long line of ministers. These songs are lessons I have learned along the way that I feel have drawn me closer to Jesus. I am excited to share them with you.
In the meantime, please check out my tour dates. I have a lot of events coming up, including a tour with Michael W. Smith this fall. I would absolutely LOVE to see you out there on the road. Until then, God bless you! Be safe.
The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:
>Chris Daughtry and Jordin Sparks each took home honors at the 2009 BMI Awards in New York City on Tuesday. Chris was recognized for his band's single "Over You," which he co-wrote with Brian Howes, and Jordin's single "Tattoo" won for writers Amanda Ghost and Ian Dench. Although Chris did not write it, Daughtry's "Feels Like Tonight" also took home an award.
>Kimberly Caldwell, Season 2's seventh-place finalist, yesterday inked a record deal with Vanguard/Capitol Records. She confirmed the signing via her official Twitter account:_kimcaldwell Signing my record deal right now with Vanguard/Capitol records! Crying like a baby while doing so!!!!
Vanguard is home to artists like Indigo Girls, Matt Nathanson and Greg Laswell.
>LaKisha Jones was out promoting her debut album So Glad I'm Me this week since it dropped nationwide on Tuesday. Watch her interview from New York City's FOX affiliate, FOX 5, and her performance of "So Glad I'm Me" below:
