The CMA's are just around the corner on Nov. 9th, but there's much more to come for our favorite Miss American Idols as the nominations for the American Country Awards have just been announced:
Last year the Supreme Miss American Idol, Season 4 winner, Carrie Underwood, completely cleaned up at the American Country Awards and walked away with every single award that she was nominated for, including Artist of the Year. This year she is nominated for 4 more awards including Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Single by a Female Artist for Mama's Song, Favorite Video by a Female Artist also for Mama's Song, and Favorite Touring Artist.
The Season 1 Miss American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, is in the running two times for her duet with Jason Aldean, Don't You Wanna Stay: Favorite Single by a Duo/Collaboration and Favorite Video by a Duo/Collaboration.
The Season 10 Miss American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery, can start adding to his music industry honors. After earning a #1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart he can also add a nomination for Favorite New Artist at the American Country Awards.
The awards will be handed out live on Monday Dec. 5th.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
2 Top 5 Idols
The Season 10 Miss American Idol 1st Runner Up, Lauren Alaina, debuts at #5 this week on the Billboard 200 Albums chart with sales of 69,000.
This strong debut was not enough for her to come out on top of the Season 10 Miss American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery. His album, "Clear As Day" was #1 last week, and this week it drops down to #4 with sales of 88,000.
This rare incidence of them both being in the Top 5 at the same time is showing a significant comeback for the success of Miss American Idol finalists. The last time this happened was when the Season 7 Miss American Idol winner, David Cook, and the Season 7 Miss American Idol 1st Runner Up, David Archuleta, were at #2 and #3 back in 2008.
This strong debut was not enough for her to come out on top of the Season 10 Miss American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery. His album, "Clear As Day" was #1 last week, and this week it drops down to #4 with sales of 88,000.
This rare incidence of them both being in the Top 5 at the same time is showing a significant comeback for the success of Miss American Idol finalists. The last time this happened was when the Season 7 Miss American Idol winner, David Cook, and the Season 7 Miss American Idol 1st Runner Up, David Archuleta, were at #2 and #3 back in 2008.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Scotty McCreery is #1
The Season 10 Miss American Idol winner Scotty McCreery makes history as his debut album, "Clear as Day," enters at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 197,000 copies sold.
Scotty becomes the first country act in history to debut at #1 with their first studio album, and at 18-years old, Scotty is the youngest male to open at the top of the chart with their debut release.
Scotty McCreery, who turned 18 on Sunday October 9th, is also the first Miss American Idol winner since 2003 to hit #1 with their first studio set.
The Season 2 Miss American Idol winner Ruben Studdard was the last champ to start their career with a #1 album, when his "Soulful" entered the tally dated Dec. 27, 2003, with 417,000 sold. Kelly Clarkson, the Season 1 Miss American Idol winner, also entered at #1, with "Thankful" on May 3, 2003 with 297,000 copies sold.
"Clear as Day" also marks the biggest debut sales week of any Miss American Idol winner's first album since 2008, when the Season 7 Miss American Idol winner, David Cook's self-titled set started with 280,000 at #3. The Season 8 Miss American Idol winner, Kris Allen saw his eponymous 2009 debut launch with 80,000 at #11 and in 2010, The Season 9 Miss American Idol winner, Lee DeWyze's "Live It Up" arrived with 39,000 copies sold at #19.
Next week, watch for the Season 10 Miss American Idol 1st Runner Up, Lauren Alaina, to arrive on the Billboard 200 with her debut, "Wildflower."
Scotty becomes the first country act in history to debut at #1 with their first studio album, and at 18-years old, Scotty is the youngest male to open at the top of the chart with their debut release.
Scotty McCreery, who turned 18 on Sunday October 9th, is also the first Miss American Idol winner since 2003 to hit #1 with their first studio set.
The Season 2 Miss American Idol winner Ruben Studdard was the last champ to start their career with a #1 album, when his "Soulful" entered the tally dated Dec. 27, 2003, with 417,000 sold. Kelly Clarkson, the Season 1 Miss American Idol winner, also entered at #1, with "Thankful" on May 3, 2003 with 297,000 copies sold.
"Clear as Day" also marks the biggest debut sales week of any Miss American Idol winner's first album since 2008, when the Season 7 Miss American Idol winner, David Cook's self-titled set started with 280,000 at #3. The Season 8 Miss American Idol winner, Kris Allen saw his eponymous 2009 debut launch with 80,000 at #11 and in 2010, The Season 9 Miss American Idol winner, Lee DeWyze's "Live It Up" arrived with 39,000 copies sold at #19.
Next week, watch for the Season 10 Miss American Idol 1st Runner Up, Lauren Alaina, to arrive on the Billboard 200 with her debut, "Wildflower."
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Carrie is #1
The Supreme Miss American Idol, Season 4 winner, Carrie Underwood is back at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart this week. No, she does not have a new solo album out, but she is featured on the Tony Bennett collection, Duets 2.
She and Tony Bennett recorded a fantastic version of It Had To Be You and Carrie shows off her astounding vocal range and ability to excel in any musical genre.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iebbhCOtv5c
A little fun fact about this assortment of 20 duet partners for Tony Bennett is that six of them, included Carrie, were all honored with the Grammy for Best New Artist.
Grammy winner for Best New Artist in 1975, Natalie Cole performs Watch What Happens with Tony.
The most successful Best New Artist winner of all time was given in 1990 when Mariah Carey accepted the award. On this collection she and Tony provide an incredible rendition of When Do The Bells Ring For Me.
Sheryl Crow won Best New Artist in 1994 and here she sings The Girl I Love with Tony.
In 2002 smooth jazz vocalist Norah Jones was recognized as Best New Artist and she and Tony perform Speak Low.
We all know that Carrie Underwood won in 2006, and the next year, in 2007 Amy Winehouse was awarded as Best New Artist. In one of her final recordings before her death earlier this year, Amy and Tony recorded Body and Soul for this collection.
She and Tony Bennett recorded a fantastic version of It Had To Be You and Carrie shows off her astounding vocal range and ability to excel in any musical genre.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iebbhCOtv5c
A little fun fact about this assortment of 20 duet partners for Tony Bennett is that six of them, included Carrie, were all honored with the Grammy for Best New Artist.
Grammy winner for Best New Artist in 1975, Natalie Cole performs Watch What Happens with Tony.
The most successful Best New Artist winner of all time was given in 1990 when Mariah Carey accepted the award. On this collection she and Tony provide an incredible rendition of When Do The Bells Ring For Me.
Sheryl Crow won Best New Artist in 1994 and here she sings The Girl I Love with Tony.
In 2002 smooth jazz vocalist Norah Jones was recognized as Best New Artist and she and Tony perform Speak Low.
We all know that Carrie Underwood won in 2006, and the next year, in 2007 Amy Winehouse was awarded as Best New Artist. In one of her final recordings before her death earlier this year, Amy and Tony recorded Body and Soul for this collection.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Chart action
The Supreme Miss American Idol, Season 4 winner, Carrie Underwood moved into the #1 position on the CMT Top 20 Video Countdown with her duet with Brad Paisley, Remind Me. The Season 10 Miss American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery moved back to #3 on this chart with his video for I Love You This Big.
Over on the Billboard HOT 100 the Season 1 Miss American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson makes her debut at #18 with first week sales of 107,000 of her new single, Mr. Know It All.
Scotty McCreery also debuts on the Hot 100 this week at #84 with his second single, "The Trouble With Girls" with sales of 27,000.
Over on the Billboard HOT 100 the Season 1 Miss American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson makes her debut at #18 with first week sales of 107,000 of her new single, Mr. Know It All.
Scotty McCreery also debuts on the Hot 100 this week at #84 with his second single, "The Trouble With Girls" with sales of 27,000.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Carrie Underwood - LIVE In Concert! - Part 3
For two years in a row now the Supreme Miss American Idol, Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood has performed live at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park IL. When I learned that she was once again coming back for another performance, I immediately went online back in April and bought tickets for myself and some friends so we could enjoy the fun of music under the stars with Carrie. And this year it turns out that my parents and sister did the exact same thing, so the event was going to be fun for the whole family!
It was a beautiful and sunny afternoon as we hopped in the car to drive up there. Mom and Dad arrived to the park first to reserve a great space for the picnic while we were stuck in traffic enjoying our all-Carrie playlist. We arrived with plenty of time to enjoy some great food and have fun in the crowd. The time just flew by until the Supreme Miss American Idol finally took the stage at about 8:00.
Something that was very new and exciting for this return visit to Ravinia was that instead of performing with her usual band, Carrie was backed by a complete orchestra! We were treated to grand and lush arrangements of all of our favorite songs. She opened the show as she usually does with her crowd pleasing smash hit, Cowboy Casanova. Carrie looked absolutely stunning in black skinny jeans and a long coat accessorized with a very cute scarf. She segued directly into Quitter, just like she did last year. Since she did not released a new album since her last appearance the set list for tonight's show was quite similar to what she did last year pulling huge hits from all three of her multi-platinum albums: Some Hearts, Carnival Ride and Play On.
She didn't have any costume changes through the evening as she went through a spectacular string of hits. She let her amazing voice and warm personality be front and center the entire time. Early in the show she really showcased what an outstanding voice she has with her album track from Carnival Ride, I Know You Won't. It's a simple ballad where her vocals truly soar to amazing heights. Her ability to perform this kind of track in concert so well is nothing short of supremely impressive.
Sounding pitch perfect on Some Hearts, Wasted, Just A Dream, Temporary Home, All-American Girl, So Small and Undo It, she mixed things up a bit with this live rendition of Jesus Take The Wheel. Just when you thought the song was coming to an end, Carrie burst into a stirring performance of How Great Thou Art. You don't have to be devout Christian to be moved by the power and the passion that she exudes with her stunning vocals. It's grand moments like this that prove how worthy she is to have been named Entertainer of the Year two years in a row.
One of the best parts about seeing a show at Ravinia is that fans have the space on the lawn to get up and dance to this fantastic set-list of songs. When the sun went down and the show was building up to the very exciting culmination I put on my black sequined electric cowboy hat and was up on my feet. Carrie sang her smash hits Last Name and Before He Cheats while the crowd sang along with satisfaction and approval. She once again closed the show with the very fun and catchy track called Songs Like This. In all of the energy and excitement fans may have missed that she tossed in a line from Miranda Lambert's White Liar and Beyonce's Single Ladies.
Sadly, the show had to come to end. My hope for an encore of her current hit with Brad Paisley, Remind Me, ended up not happening. Even though it is the #1 song this week on the Billboard Country Songs chart there wasn't a place for it on the set list this time around.
Even without Remind Me, The Supreme Miss American Idol proved once again why she is the multi platinum selling artist who is adored by fans young and old. It was a great night with friends and family. I can't wait to see her again!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
American Idols at the CMA's
The nominations for the Country Music Association awards were just announced today and it looks to be another big night for the Miss American Idols. The show airs on Wed. Nov. 9th and the Supreme Miss American Idol, Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood will be hosting the show with Brad Paisley for the 4th year in a row.
Brad and Carrie are certain to be performing their duet, Remind Me, on the show. The song is currently at #1 on the Billboard Country Songs chart.
Carrie is also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year.
Last year at the CMA's the Season 1 Miss American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson performed her duet Don't You Wanna Stay with Jason Aldean. This great song and performance has now earned her TWO CMA nominations!
Don't You Wanna Stay is up for Single of the Year and their performance is up for Musical Event of the Year.
While looking forward to what is sure to be a great night, starting today Kelly's fans can download her latest single, Mr. Know It All. There should be an impressive debut on the Billboard HOT 100 coming soon!
Brad and Carrie are certain to be performing their duet, Remind Me, on the show. The song is currently at #1 on the Billboard Country Songs chart.
Carrie is also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year.
Last year at the CMA's the Season 1 Miss American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson performed her duet Don't You Wanna Stay with Jason Aldean. This great song and performance has now earned her TWO CMA nominations!
Don't You Wanna Stay is up for Single of the Year and their performance is up for Musical Event of the Year.
While looking forward to what is sure to be a great night, starting today Kelly's fans can download her latest single, Mr. Know It All. There should be an impressive debut on the Billboard HOT 100 coming soon!
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