Tonight's Grammy Award Nomination Concert on CBS lacked any mention of anything Idol (with the exception of second-long clips of Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry singing along in a montage of The Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" and a clip of Kelly Clarkson's "Already Gone" music video), there were a few nominations for alums of the franchise, which can be seen below:
Best Pop Vocal Album - All I Ever Wanted, Kelly Clarkson
Best Female Country Vocal Performance - "Just A Dream," Carrie Underwood
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals - "I Told You So," Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album - Freedom, Mandisa
Best Musical Show Album - Ain't Misbehavin' Robert Sher, producer (Various, composer; Various, lyricist) (30th Anniversary Cast Recording With Ruben Studdard, Frenchie Davis & Others)
Although there seem to be less Idol nominees this year than last, it's always good to see at least some thrown in the mix. Still, the fact that none are represented in the major categories is a little disappointing.
The 2010 Grammy Awards will air on CBS on Sun., Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. ET. A full list of nominees for all categories can be found here.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood among 2010 Grammy Award nominees
Monday, December 1, 2008
Keeping up with Frenchie Davis
Season 2's outspoken Aretha-like axed contestant Frenchie Davis was an early front runner until racy photos of her leaked. Despite the fact that she was never really able to compete on Idol the way she was supposed to, Frenchie has been able to secure a foothold in the entertainment industry regardless and has become a person of authority when it comes to discussing the show.
Like many Idol alums, Frenchie has found her niche in musical theatre. Having played a multitude of parts in the Broadway production of RENT beginning in 2003, Frenchie was perhaps best know for the soloist in "Seasons of Love." After taking a break to play the role of Effie in a west coast tour of Dreamgirls in 2004 prior to Jennifer Hudson immortalizing the role, Frenchie returned to RENT where she stayed until May 2007.
Frenchie has taken time to experiment in the recording studio as well, where she has recorded "Silent Night" for the Idol compilation album American Christmas, which was released Nov. 25.
She can now be found starring in the 30th anniversary national tour of Ain't Misbehavin', which will is scheduled to run until spring 2009. Former fellow Season 2 alums Ruben Studdard and Trenyce are also starring in the production.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Keeping up with Trenyce
Season 2's fifth-place finisher Trenyce has transitioned from soulfully serenading millions on Idol in 2003 to wowing audiences in musical theatre.
Following her departure from Idol, Trenyce was a frequent "talking head" on cable news shows like CNN Headline News' Showbiz Tonight to comment on all things involving the show, whether the topics were controversies or just analysis from a former finalist.
She was then able to foray into musical theatre, where she is currently expressing her talents in the national tour of Ain't Misbehavin', which kicked off in Elmira, N.Y. on Nov. 6. The show also stars Trenyce's fellow Season 2 peers Ruben Studdard and Frenchie Davis and just wrapped up its leg in Atlanta, Ga.
Trenyce and Frenchie also share a common bond in the fact that both are featured on the Christmas compilation American Christmas, which hits stores nationwide tomorrow. She is featured singing "Joy to the World." You can also listen to five of her original songs on her official music MySpace page.
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