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If your name is Taylor Hicks, then probably not. Even though the crooner won the talent competition in 2006, he is now crooning away as a lead character in Grease on Broadway. Not that it wasn’t a dream of his to perform on Broadway, because that is totally respectable.

Obviously I wasn’t a card carrying member of the Soul Patrol, but the guy has a voice and some degree of talent. That is what winning American Idol means anyway, right?

On March 10, 2009, Taylor released his second album, The Distance, to dismal record sales. Therefore, he was soon dropped from his record label, J Records.

Even more recently, Kris Allen won 2009′s American Idol, yet hasn’t seen the success as runner-up, Adam Lambert. Sure, he raked in $650,000 in 19 Entertainment contracts, as well as deals to work with Disney, but what winning the competition done for his career as a singer? He obviously doesn’t have the same draw as Adam and even after he won, who was asked to out himself on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

But don’t think that any of the people who appear on the show don’t make their share of the payola.

Kris Allen’s debut album is set to drop on November 17, 2009 and we’ve just gotten the entire track listing for the album.

Check it out!

01 “Live Like We’re Dying”
02 “Before We Come Undone”
03 “Can’t Stay Away”
04 “The Truth”
05 “Written All Over My Face”
06 “Bring It Back”
07 “Red Guitar”
08 “Is It Over”
09 “Let It Rain”
10 “Alright With Me”
11 “Lifetime”
12 “I Need To Know”

BONUS TRACK
13 “Heartless”

At least he didn’t include “No Boundaries”! Are you going to be picking this up?

“American Idol” season eight winner Kris Allen has just released his first single, titled “Live Like We’re Dying” and it’s pretty good.

Have a listen to the song (and lyrics), below: (continue reading…)

I’ve just gotten this alert in my inbox, informing me that a new release is available. It’s Kris Allen’s debut album, which is still untitled, but it has finally gotten a release date!

The album is set for release on November 17, 2009 and you can pre-order it here!

I’m not sure how much of this I believe, but a source is claiming that Adam Lambert had a hissy fit of diva proportions at a concert recently.

The Idols Live tour came to Tacoma, Washington on July 7, 2009. Apparently this is when Lambert supposedly had a little bit of drama backstage.

A source claimed that a fan grabbed Lambert’s hand, interrupting his chat with Kris Allen, to say, “I have to tell you, Adam, you are the greatest…I just LOVE your voice.” (continue reading…)

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen are set to collaborate on a song writing project.

The two of them will be spending a lot of time together on the Idols Live tour, so they’ll have plenty of opportunity to come up with something fans will enjoy. (continue reading…)

In a recent interview with “Parade” magazine, Kris Allen was asked whether or not he thought Adam Lambert was stealing the spotlight. After all, Kris did win “American Idol”, but Adam landed the cover of “Rolling Stone” and people are still hanging on his every word.

Kris responded, “Adam is definitely one of those people who garnishes media attention. He’s different, and he’s something completely different from Idol and so I think he deserves all that stuff. And for me, I’m totally laid back and cool. Being on the cover of Rolling Stone, he had something to say and they wanted to be the ones to say it. That was his way to do that. I don’t have any problems with it at all. I think Adam totally deserves it. I don’t feel like he’s stealing my thunder.” (continue reading…)

David Cook was a guest on last night’s “Larry King Live” and he talked about how his brother, Adam, passed away at the young age of 37-years-old and how he’s coping with the loss.

He says that he has amazing people surrounding him and that his brother kept his sense of humor to the very end. He said that Adam never let his medical problems define him or become a personality trait.

He also discusses how he and his parents are coping and how they shared lawyer jokes in the family, due to Adam’s profession. He says that Adam discovered his illness when he was 26-years-old and that he held on longer than expectations. (continue reading…)

David Archuleta wasn’t really surprised that “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert confessed his sexuality in the newest issue of “Rolling Stone”.

He says that he assumed Lambert was gay and thought everyone else did, too.

When asked whose album he was more looking forward to, Archuleta graciously said that he was really excited for both of them because “they’re both really different”. He went on to say that he looked forward to seeing them each week and that both Kris Allen and Lambert were both immensely talented. (continue reading…)

Here’s a shocker: Adam Lambert is gay! Like we didn’t already know that, right? For the first time, after being in the public spotlight as the runner-up for “American Idol”, Lambert is finally kicking that closet door open.

In the next issue of “Rolling Stone”, Lambert says, “I don’t think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear I’m gay. I’ve been living in Los Angeles for eight years as a gay man. I’ve been at clubs drunk making out with somebody in the corner.”

Of making the big reveal, he says, “Right after the finale, I almost started talking about it to the reporters, but I thought, ‘I’m going to wait for Rolling Stone, that will be cooler. I’m proud of my sexuality.”

Of all of the attention from the opposite sex this season, Lambert says, “I loved it this season when the girls went crazy for me. As far as I’m concerned, it’s all hot.”

(continue reading…)

It’s official!

“American Idol” winner, Kris Allen has been signed with Jive Records. Allen presumably (if the rumors are correct) Allison Iraheta on the Jive label. Congrats to Kris!

Simon Fuller’s 19 Recordings has signed Allen, with his work being licensed to Jive.

Fuller says, “Kris won the hearts of millions of Americans with his soulful voice, good looks, and gracious demeans. However it is his passion for music and love of performing that will make sure Kris stands the test of time and makes ‘American Idol’ proud.”

Allen says, “As exciting as the last few months have been, I’m really looking forward to what is next. I’m very grateful to be working with Simon Fuller and his team at 19 Entertainment, along with Barry Weiss and Jive Records on my debut album. Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can’t wait to get started!”

Weiss, Chairman and CEO of RCA/Jive says, “Kris had a terrific run of memorable performances culminating with an incredible win. He’s a super-talented singer and all-around gifted musician who has that rare common touch which will give him the ability to connect with the broadest possible audience. We’re really excited to welcome him to the Jive family.”

Took ‘em long enough!!