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Saturday, September 5, 2009

Idol Stalker - Watching American Idol

Blake Lewis “Heartbreak on Vinyl” – What Do You Think?

Posted: 05 Sep 2009 01:06 AM PDT

Blake Lewis' album Heartbreak on Vinyl comes out on October 6, 2009 but the first single (the title track) hit the internet a couple days ago. It's definitely got an 80s sound mixed with a modern dance vibe and, while I love the American Idol Season 6 runner-up, I don't particularly like this song and I am borderline obsessed with 80s music.

I don't know what it is but it just doesn't sound well mixed and I think the lyrics are actually pretty bad. I think it's danceable but I'm not sure it's going to inspire people to rush out and buy the whole album. I also think that Blake is super talented musically, but he is still struggling with the vocals…

If you haven't heard it already click here, enter your email address and listen to it for free. I'd love to hear your opinion of the track. Maybe I just need to hear it a few more times.

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Danny Gokey Gets Signed to 19 Recordings Record Label!

Posted: 04 Sep 2009 04:43 PM PDT

American Idol season 8 contestant, Danny Gokey, must be thrilled at the fact that he has officially been signed by 19 Recordings/RCA Nashville! This makes him the last of the top 4 contestants for that season to be signed with a record label, following Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert and winner Kris Allen. Actually, Danny is making history because this is the first time that Idol's label has signed the top four contestants of a single season!.

Joe Galante, chairman of Sony Music Nashville said of Gokey, "We absolutely love Danny. We haven’t had anybody like that (in country) since Ronnie Milsap or T. Graham Brown." He also praised Danny's "soulful edge", which made viewers and the Idol judges fall in love with him on the show.

Danny also spoke on his choice for turning to country music, saying that while on the show, "I was so wet behind the ears, I didn’t know where I wanted to go. But I most related to the message and the music of country."

I'm sure Danny's extremely excited and proud! I can't wait to hear some music from him and see where he goes with this label. Hopefully, it'll go well for him!

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