Chris Daughtry is no stranger to the CSI franchise, as he has guest starred fulfilling the role of one "Mac Taylor" on the 100th episode of CSI: NY, last year. Now his band's music is being used to promote the eighth season of CSI: Miami. Watch the TV spot featuring "Ghost of Me" below:
This is not the first time Daughtry's music has been featured in promo spots, as five different songs including "Home" and "No Surprise" were used to promote various ESPN programs beginning in July. CSI: Miami kicks off the new season on Mon., Sept. 21.
David Cook took to the stage in the middle of the outfield at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo., prior to the 2009 Home Run Derby, part of Major League Baseball's "All-Star Week." He performed "Heroes" and "Declaration," the latter of which can be watched below:
While "Heroes" aired on the MLB Network, "Declaration" was shown on ESPN and received the larger audience.
The event's entertainment was announced via a press release that was made public on Thurs., July 9. Also in attendance was Nikko Smith, as the fourth season's 9th-place finalist and son of St. Louis Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the derby.
The following are Idol-related odds and ends that happened this week:
>It was announced earlier this week that Carrie Underwood would be performing "Last Name" and Jennifer Hudson would be performing "You Pulled Me Through" at the 51st annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. Carrie is nominated for one award, while Jennifer is nominated for three.
>Elliott Yamin appeared in a video on YouTube with KISS FM's JoJo where he did an impromptu 20-second performance of his upcoming single "Fight for Love." Watch the video below:
Elliott also said the single will hit radio on Tues., March 10.
>Michael Johns performed "You Can't Always Get What You Want" at ESPN's "Next Big Weekend 2009" on Sat., Jan. 31, in Tampa, Fla. The performance was one of many that was in preparation of last weekend's Super Bowl. Michael also yesterday performed an acoustic version of "To Love Somebody" on KTLA's morning show.
>Amanda Overmyer performed her song "Lay It Down" on FOX 19 in Cincinnati yesterday. Watch the performance below:
The song is off of Amanda's debut album Solidify.
>Jordin Sparks appeared on Phoenix, Ariz.'s KISS FM morning show Johnjay & Rich on Thursday to chat about the Super Bowl and other things. Jordin agreed to thank the two radio show hosts if she wins a Grammy tomorrow. Hopefully both of the aforementioned happen.
ESPN used David Cook's "Heroes" as the backing music for the an "Images of 2008" segment that aired on the network's College Game Day program earlier today. The montage begins six minutes into the video below:
Although the song does not have much of an appeal single-wise, it does seem to fit the mood in the montage. Props to ESPN for choosing his song for the purpose, especially with all the excitement surrounding the college bowls this time of year.
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