Carrie Underwood to Perform On The Academy Of Country Music Awards

Carrie Underwood has been added as a performer for the Academy of Country Music Awards, which will air live from Las Vegas' MGM Grand April 18 on CBS (8 p.m. ET/PT).

In Other Idol News:

Fantasia will open WrestleMania this Sunday in Glendale. The R&B artist will sing "America the Beautiful." She follows the Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Schrezinger, who performed at last year's WrestleMania in Houston. Other past show-openers have included Aretha Franklin, John Legend and Ashanti.

The official American Idol magazine arrives this week and we have an exclusive first look at the cover! Though it took three years off, this first of four Season 9 issues promises rare backstage photos of "Idol" past and present, interviews with former finalists, makeup and hair tips from the show's glam squad It will be available on newsstands and in supermarkets starting on Friday

Daughtry To Be Guests On Live With Regis And Kelly!

This Tuesday, March 30th, Daughtry will be on Live With Regis And Kelly. They will be performing their single Life After You.
Also the official store at DaughtryOfficial.com is now offering the exclusive digital EP of six Leave This Town B-sides.

In other Idol news:
2007's American Idol, Jordin Sparks is going on tour! The "Battlefield Tour" of the United States begins this April. And SparksTown.com is your direct connection to Presales and Meet and Greets! Ticket presales for Premium SparksTown members begin Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10:00AM at SparksTown.com

Carrie Underwood will be performing on the to hour long tribute CBS is airing for country legend duo Brooks & Dunn. Joining her is another Idol alum Jennifer Hudson. They will be performing their favorite Brooks & Dunn songs. The special airs May 23rd.

And CBS has also announced that this year David Letterman will have all this year's Idol castoffs on his show The Late Show With David Letterman. It starts this upcoming Monday with the latest castoff, Lacey Brown. And on the Monday after the finale The Late Show will have this year's winner.

Adam Lambert To Go Unplugged!

On March 10th VH1 will be airing Unplugged: Adam Lambert. It will be the first of eight episodes including Phoenix (For MTV) ,The Script (For VH1),and Reba McEntire (For CMT) So, make sure you check out Adam on VH1 when he showcases his raw and natural talent on Vh1's Unplugged: Adam Lambert.

In other Idol news:
Jason Castro will perform on The Bachelor (at Molly and Jason's wedding) on March 8th at 8PM on ABC .

Idol winner Ruben Studdard will be performing on The Wendy Williams Show on Monday, March 8th. Go to http://www.wendyshow.com/tv-listings/ to check your local listings.

Carrie Underwood has once again won over America's votes except this time her title is different. She was recently voted as the headliner of Stadium Of Fire. The event is to be held at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on July 3rd.
Tickets go on sale on Friday at 5p.m. will be sold simultaneously online at www.stadiumoffire.com and www.byutickets.com, as well as at the Marriott Center Ticket Office. Details for advance ticket purchases are available at www.freedomfestival.org. Tickets will be sold at six different prices, ranging from $30 to $120

David Cook Premieres New Song!

If you were lucky enough to check out David Cook at Morongo Casino on February 27th then you were also one of the first to hear his new track "You And I". He has been spending a lot of time writing for his highly anticipated follow up to his platinum debut record. So, here is your little taste of his new record. CLICK HERE to hear the song.

In other Idol news: Jason Castro will be releasing his self titled debut album on April 13th. So make sure to rush to the store and pick up a copy!

Idol winner Carrie Underwood s up for six ACM's. Including Entertainer Of The Year-which she won last year-, Artist And Compsoer, Song Of The Year,Vocal Event Of The Year, Top Female Vocalist, and Album Of The Year. The ACM awards will air live from the MGM Grand in Vegas on April 18th at 8pm ET on CBS.

Katharine McPhee is set to make her TV pilot debut in the new NBC comedy The Pink House. McPhee's role is a girl named Emily who lives in an apartment behind the guys' house. A down-to-earth Midwest girl, Emily finds her healthy figure at odds with the California beach-bunny standard.Neither premiere schedule nor male lead cast have been announced.

Jordin Sparks will be performing at the Wisconsin State Fair on August 8th. Tickets go on sale March 6th!

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Kris Allen's AOL Sessions Finally Released!

Finally AOL as put up the video of season 8 Idol winner Kris Allen's AOL sessions. But it was worth the wait. In it Kris performs his hit single Live Like We're Dying and four other songs off of his debut album.
Click the link below to watch it:
http://music.aol.com/video/live-like-were-dying-sessions/kris-allen/bc:65126559001

In other Idol news: Carrie Underwood has a very busy schedule up ahead of her. She has extended her Play On tour into June and on October 2nd she will be performing her first concert at the Hollywood Bowl, singing with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Tickets for the prestigious concert event go on sale on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14

Danny Gokey To Join Sugarland On Tour This Summer

It has not yet been confirmed if Danny Gokey will be joining the country duo for all their "Incredible Machine" tour dates.
But here is the latest tour schedule.

Friday, May 7th - The E-Center - Salt Lake City, Utah (w/ Julianne Hough)

Saturday, May 8th - World Arena - Colorado Springs, Colorado (w/ Julianne Hough)

Saturday, May 15th - Susquehanna Bank Center - Philadelphia, PA (w/ Jake Owen)

Sunday, May 23rd - Comcast Theater - Hartford, Connecticut (w/ Jake Owen)

Sunday, June 13th - CMAC - Canandaigua, New York (w/ Luke Bryan)

Thursday, June 17th - Sioux Falls Arena - Sioux Falls, South Dakota (w/ Luke Bryan)


And in other Idol news: Carrie Underwood has been selected as the first artist to be on the CMA Music Festival this year. Click the link below to purchase tickets!
http://cmafest.com/

Daughtry Set To Play At The Super Bowl Pre-Game Tailgate Party

Chris Daughtry announced on his official Twitter account that Daughtry will be performing at the Super Bowl Pre-Game Tailgate Party this Sunday. The Super Bowl will be Idol packed with Daughtry at the Tailgate party and Carrie Underwood singing the National Anthem.




Carrie Underwood is not only making a guest appearance on the hit comedy TV show How I Met Your Mother on March 1st but she is also going to make her big screen debut in the upcoming film, Soul Surfer.
The fil tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb), the champion teen surfer, who had her arm severed by a shark in 2003 when she is was only 13 and her inspiring story. Carrie will play a youth counselor at Hamilton's church whose friendship and support played a huge role in the Bethany Hamilton's unlikely comeback.
The film also stars Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt as Bethany Hamilton's parents.

And be sure to check out the world premiere of "We Are the World - 25 For Haiti" in 3D during NBC's coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Friday, Feb. 12. Idol alumni Katharine McPhee will be taking part in it.

Fantasia Barrino's New Single "Even Angels"

Idol inner, Fantasia, released her new single today titled "Even Angels". It is off of her new album due to be released in March or April. You can also catch Fantasia on Oprah today.
Listen to her single by clicking the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv04Pwd0ytc&feature=player_embedded

In other Idol news Carrie Underwood released her new vidoe for Temporary Home. Watch her video by clicking the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNV1Hz90vHs&feature=player_embedded

And if you are a David Cook fan then check out his new Vlog to check out what he's been up to and to hear a sneak peek at what he has been working on.
Click the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJPB8WX9IFI

Adam Lambert To Be Guest On VH1's Top 20 Countdown

Make sure to tune into VH1's Top 20 Countdown on February 20th because Adam Lambert will be the guest on the show.
But, don't worry you can see Adam before then on the 31st you can see Adam as Entertainment Tonight's fashion correspondent. Adam says about being ET's fashion correspondent, "I'll be OK. I love clothes, I love fashion, I pay attention to that stuff." And he admits that he is very honest, "I'm overly honest, so that will probably show through. I won't be mean though. I'm not mean."
So make sure to tune in to see Adam and don't forget to watch the Grammy's on CBS.




On February 7th the Super Bowl in Miami not only pits the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints but it also brings you Idol winner, Carrie Underwood singing the National Anthem. So, tune in, not only fr the game, but, to watch Carrie.

Danny Gokey's New Music Video!

Danny Gokey's new video for his first single 'My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me' was released today. The single is off of his debut album, "My Best Days', which is scheduled to be released on March 2nd.
Click the link below to watch his new video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmfrcmBe3ZQ

And in other Idol news, not only is AI winner, Carrie Underwood nominated for a more than one Grammy but she and Idol alumni, Jennifer Hudson will partaking in the 3D tribute the late legend, Michael Jackson. So tune into the Grammy's on January 31st, not only to root for the nominated Idols(Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, and Kelly Clarkson), but to check Carrie and Jennifer on the 3D tribute.

David Cook Returns To Race For Hope 2010

This year David Cook will be returning to the annual Race For Hope in Washington DC. The event is held to help raise awareness and funding to benefit the brain tumor community. The Race for Hope is in it's 13th year and with the race just a few months away, David Cook's team is already the top fundraising team!
Here's a special message from David about the 2010 Race For Hope:

"After becoming involved with ABC2 and the Race For Hope last year, I was extremely humbled by the dedication of everyone involved, which makes my excitement exponentially higher for this year and the years to follow.

I look forward to not only HOPEFULLY beating my time from last year, but also to raising both funds and awareness for the purpose of eradicating this terrible illness.

Join my team and run with me in our nation’s capital or join me as a virtual runner. Let's try for back-to-back titles as best fundraising team!

Thank you for all your help!"

Former season eight Idol contestant Matt Giraud will be joining season seven contestant at the sixth annual Drive the Dream Gala, themed “Heroes, Stars and Idol,” It starts 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. Other Idol contestants such as Scott MacIntyre, and Brooke White will also be at the charity event. Tickets are $1,000 per person. Proceeds benefit Childhelp. Call 480-922-8212 or visit www.childhelpdrivethedream.org.



Congratulations to Carrie Underwood , not only on her engagement, but on her People's Choice Award for Favorite Country Artist!
She is also going t make her acting debut on the popular comedy, How I Met Your Mother. She will play Tiffany, an enigmatic pharmaceutical sales rep and love interest for Ted (played by Josh Radnor), in an episode scheduled to air in March. So be sure to tune in!



It's official Kris Allen will be performing a concert overseas in the Philippines! He will be playing at is the Mckinley Hills Concert Grounds in Taguig. No word yet on where they will be performing in Cebu. So, if you are a fan in the Philippines make sure to go see Kris!

Grand Ole Opry Special Featuring Carrie Underwood

On the 19th GAC will be airing the Grand Ole Opry Special on which Carrie Underwood will be performing multiple times including her hit Cowboy Casanova.
Show also includes live performances by Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins and Jake Owen.


Danny Gokey will make his Grand Ole Opry debut Jan. 8. He’ll also take part in the Sprint Sound & Speed celebration of music and motorsports in downtown Nashville that weekend.
Danny's single will also be available for download on the 21st of December and remember to be on the look out for his upcoming new video for My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me.

Carrie Underwood Releases Play On Tour Dates!

Carrie Underwood just released the dates of her upcoming Play On Tour! The tour starts in March. Look at the dates and see if Carrie is coming to your city!

» March 11 - Reading, PA @ Sovereign Center
» March 12 - Albany, NY @ Times Union Center
» March 13 - Providence, RI @ Dunkin Donuts Center
» March 15 - Portland, ME @ Cumberland County Civic Center
» March 16 - Bridgeport, CT @ Arena @ HarborYard
» March 19 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Boardwalk Hall
» March 20 - Mashantucket, CT @ MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
» March 21 - Worcester, MA @ DCU Center
» March 23 - Hamilton, Ontario @ Copps Coliseum
» March 24 - Kanata, Ontario @ Scotiabank Place
» March 26 - Trenton, NJ @ Sun National Bank Center
» March 27 - Amherst, MA @ Mullins Center
» March 29 - Wilkes Barre, PA @ Wachovia Arena
» March 31 - Rochester, NY @ BlueCross Arena
» April 01 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Petersen Civic Center
» April 03 - Pikeville, KY @ Eastern Kentucky Expo Center
» April 06 - Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
» April 07 - Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center
» April 09 - Indianapolis, IN @ Conseco Fieldhouse
» April 10 - Rockford, IL @ Rockford MetroCentre
» April 12 - Ft Wayne, IN @ Allen County War Memorial
» April 13 - Saginaw, MI @ Dow Events Center
» April 14 - Lansing, MI @ Breslin Student Events Center
» April 23 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
» April 24 - Toledo, OH @ Lucas County Arena
» April 25 - Cincinnati, OH @ US Bank Arena
» April 27 - Richmond, VA @ Richmond Coliseum
» April 28 - Charleston, WV @ Charleston Civic Center
» April 30 - Fayetteville, NC @ Crown Coliseum
» May 1 - Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
» May 2 - Augusta, GA @ James Brown Arena
» May 4 - Tallahassee, FL @ Tallahassee County Civic Center
» May 5 - Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Civic Center
» May 7 - New Orleans, LA @ Lakefront Arena
» May 8 - Lafayette, LA @ Cajundome
» May 10 - Beaumont, TX @ Ford Park Events Center
» May 12 - Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
» May 13 - Corpus Christi, TX @ American Bank Center
» May 15 - Tucson, AZ @ Tucson Arena
» May 18 - Fresno, CA @ SaveMart Center
» May 20 - Sacramento, CA @ ARCO Arena
» May 21 - Reno, NV @ Reno Events Center
» May 22 - Las Vegas, NV @ Orleans Arena
» May 29 - Everett, WA @ Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center
» May 30 - Spokane, WA @ Spokane Arena

And remember to watch football on Sunday the 27th! Danny Gokey will be performing the National Anthem at the Green Bay Packers game!

Past Idols Get Grammy Nominations!

The Grammy Award Show is the biggest night in music. Only the very best get nominated. And it is no wonder that four former contestants of Idol are up for a Grammy in five different categories.
Carrie Underwood has gotten two nominations. One for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her song Just A Dream off of her second album Carnival Ride. And the other for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals for her song I Told You So with country music legend Randy Travis. Carrie has collected for herself in the past seven nominations and four wins.
Kelly Clarkson got a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album for her album All I Ever Wanted. In the past Kelly has gotten five nominations and came out with two wins.
Ruben Studdard got a nomination for Best Musical Show Album for his record titled Ain't Misbehavin'. Ruben has received two nominations in the past but no win.
And Medisa has gotten a nomination for Best Pop/Contemporaneity Gospel Album for her record Freedom. Medisa has gotten two nominations also but also no win.
Best of luck to the past Idols at the Grammys! Be sure to watch the show on January 31st, 2010 at 8/7c only on CBS!





Jennifer Hudson said she was honored to be cast as Winnie Mandela, Nelson Mandela's ex-wife. Winnie Mandela was an activist and lived a life of dark controversy. The bio-pic is titled Winnie. It is slated to start filming next year in location in South Africa by local director Darrell Roodt.
‘I was compelled and moved when I read the script,’ Hudson said in a statement issued Friday by Ma-Afrika Films, co-producers of the film with Canada’s Equinoxe Films.

Album Review: Carrie Underwood's thrid album

Play On

Unlike Underwood's previous two albums, her name appears on seven tracks as a co-writer. It gives the album a much more personal edge to her music. Her voice is as strong as ever and her music is also as Country as it has always been. This is truly the best of her albums and it shows why it has sold as much as it has.

One of the best songs would be the first single off the album would have to be Cowboy Casanova. A smooth, smoky vocal gives it a true country feeling. It gives Underwood an edgier side, and yet stays true to who she is as an artist. Another highlight would be Someday When I Stop Loving You. A ballad of heartbreak and a love lost. It shows off Underwood's massive range and displays the emotional tenderness she can reach. Another good song would be Unapologize. An emotional love song about telling someone you love them. It, much like Someday When I Stop Loving You, gives a sweet and very emotional take on love.

Underwood's album is a success, another album under her belt that proves she deserves every amount of fame and success she has achieved when she won American Idol in 2005. If she continues on in the vein of Play On she will no doubt 'play on' in her majorly successful path.

IdolWood Spotlight

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood has quickly made her name in the music industry providing America with true Southern charm and a smoky, country voice. She has made her mark as one of the best selling female country artists and is one of the top selling Idol alumni.

Upon the release of her third studio album Play on she has once more sold her usual mass of albums and will certainly continue to do so. Never once has she strayed from her country roots and Southern roots.

Since her Idol win in 2005 Underwood hasn't looked back from stardom. Continuing towards becoming a mainstay on both the billboards and the world of country, Underwood can never be forgotten. It is a surprise if Carrie's name doesn't appear on an awards ballot or isn't listed as a performer on the biggest shows on prime time. Underwood will never fade from the public or the music scene and neither will her music. She is truly a unique Idol winner and it isn't a surprise at all to see that she has become one of the best Idol winners since the show began in 2001.

You can see Underwood in on of her other endeavors this Dec.7th on FOX where her Holiday special will air. A two hour long special of music and skits, Underwood will be joined by artists such as Brad paisely, Dolly Parton, and David Cook. Also make sure to read IdolWood's review on her current release Play On.

See Kris Allen On Ellen!

On Tuesday, November 24th at 4pm(PT) you can see the reigning American Idol winner, Kris Allen on Ellen for the release of his debut CD which is available now in stores across the country!
This will be the second time that Kris Allen has appeared on the show.
So in the meantime you can watch his first appearance the show just after he was crowned the 2009 American Idol. Just click the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCQLTXlDOSE






And if you are looking to see other Idols be sure to check out Carrie Underwood and David Cook on Carrie Underwood: An All Star Holiday Special on December 7th at 8-10 (ET/PT) on Fox.

Carrie will also be appearing on Conan O'Brien on Monday, Ellen Degeneres (Wednesday) and Jimmy Kimmel (Thursday).

And remember pick up this month's issue of People magazine Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry are listed on the People's 110 sexiest men alive.
And watch Chris Daughtry backstage at the People photo shoot here:
http://www.people.com/people/package/video/0,,20315920_20320246,00.html