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American Idol Compilation Series
The studio albums in the ''American Idol'' compilation series are compilations of songs by '' American Idol'' contestants normally released every year towards the end of the season or after the season has ended. For the first five seasons, the albums consist of cover songs from all the finalists of the season, and is released as CDs before the last episode by RCA Records. After season 5, such compilations were released only sporadically. Compilations for individual contestants were released digitally starting season 6. No compilations were released in season 7. Starting season 10, compilation albums are released for sales on iTunes straight after the contestants' performances during the season. Sales figures are not released during the season for these album so all numbers are for sales after the season is over. Albums Season 1 After ''Idols debut season, the top four finalists ( Kelly Clarkson, Justin Guarini, Nikki McKibbin, Tamyra Gray) each recorded a version of the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual Phonograph record#78 rpm disc developments, 78 rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at revolutions per minute, rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the album era. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983 and was gradually supplanted by the cassette tape during the 1970s and early 1980s; the populari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free Yourself (Fantasia Album)
''Free Yourself'' is the debut studio album by American singer Fantasia, released by on November 23, 2004. After winning ''American Idol,'' Fantasia signed to J Records with 19 Entertainment and began recording her debut album, working with a variety of writers and producers, including Louis Biancaniello, Craig Brockman, Bryan-Michael Cox, Clive Davis, Jermaine Dupri, Missy Elliott, Sean Garrett, Jazze Pha, Darkchild, Harold Lilly, Ric Rude, Soulshock & Karlin, The Underdogs, Sam Watters and Nigel Wright. The album earned largely mixed reviews from music critics, most of whom praised her voice but were critical with the production on the album. Upon its release, ''Free Yourself'' debuted and peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 240,000 units in its first week. It went on to sell 1.8 million copies in the United States and was nominated for a number of awards, including three Grammy Awards. The album produced several singles, including ''American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Destiny (Katharine McPhee Song)
"My Destiny" is a pop song performed by ''American Idol'' season 5 contestant Katharine McPhee and written by Harry Sommerdahl, Hanne Sørvaag, and Tim Baxter. McPhee first performed the song on the penultimate episode on May 23, 2006 at the Kodak Theatre. The lyrics are about her destiny—to be with the one she loves and how she finds it difficult to believe that everything that she had always dreamt of is actually happening to her. It was released as a CD single on June 27, 2006, with a cover of Eva Cassidy's unique 1996 version of " Somewhere Over the Rainbow" as the B-side. McPhee's rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was originally performed during the top 3 finalists' judge's choice round, chosen by Simon Cowell. McPhee performed sitting on the stage and wearing red shoes. She sang the little-known opening verse a cappella. The judges had high praise for McPhee's performance, and it is believed that the song was responsible for vaulting her into the season's final ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do I Make You Proud
"Do I Make You Proud" is a soul-pop song written for '' American Idol'' season five winner Taylor Hicks by Tracy Ackerman, Andy Watkins and Paul Wilson of the Absolute production team, and co-produced by Dave Way. The song was released as a single on June 13, 2006 from the Arista record label. Background Hicks first performed the song on the finale of ''American Idol'''s fifth season, to which he received outstanding comments from all three judges. Simon Cowell correctly predicted that Hicks would win that year's '' American Idol'' with the performance. Along with "Do I Make You Proud", it includes, as a B-side track, his cover of The Doobie Brothers's " Takin' It to the Streets". The ''American Idol'' judges loved his rendition of "Takin' It to the Streets" – Randy Jackson said it was not his favorite song from Hicks, but he was trying to comprehend his dance moves onstage. Paula Abdul said that the song was great and loved the energy and dancing. Simon Cowell "lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katharine McPhee
Katharine Hope McPhee (born March 25, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. In May 2006, she rose to fame as the runner-up on the fifth season of ''American Idol.'' Her eponymous debut album was released on RCA Records on January 30, 2007, and debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 381,000 copies (as of December 2010). The album's first single, " Over It (Katharine McPhee song), Over It", was a Pop |
Taylor Hicks
Taylor Reuben Hicks (born October 7, 1976) is an American singer who won the fifth season of ''American Idol'' in May 2006. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and performed around the Southeastern United States for well over the span of a decade, during which he also released two independent albums. Upon winning ''Idol'', he was signed to Arista Records, under which his self-titled major label debut was released on December 12, 2006. His energetic stage performances and influences derived from classic rock, blues, and R&B music had earned him a following of devout fans dubbed the "Soul Patrol". Hicks performed on Broadway in 2008 and on national tour in 2009 in '' Grease'' playing Teen Angel, the role originated by Alan Paul. He is the first Idol winner to secure a long-term residency at a Las Vegas casino. He began his residency at Bally's Las Vegas in June 2012 and moved to a larger venue, Paris Las Vegas, in January 2013. In 2016, Hicks began ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encores
An encore is an additional performance given by performers after the planned show has ended, usually in response to extended applause from the audience.Lalange Cochrane, in ''Oxford Companion to Music'', Alison Latham, ed., Oxford University Press, 2002,2003 Multiple encores are not uncommon, and they initially originated spontaneously, when audiences continued to applaud and demand additional performance from the artists after they had left the stage. However, in modern times they are rarely spontaneous and are usually a pre-planned part of the show. Instrumental concerts At the end of a concert, if there is prolonged applause, one more relatively short piece may be performed as an encore. In some modern circumstances, encores have come to be expected, and artists often plan their encores. Traditionally, in a concert that has a printed set list for the audience, encores are not listed, even when they are planned. A well-known example is the performance of the '' Radetzky March' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Some Hearts (Carrie Underwood Album)
''Some Hearts'' is the debut studio album by American singer and songwriter Carrie Underwood, released in the United States on November 15, 2005, by Arista Nashville. The album contains the number one country singles "Jesus, Take the Wheel", "Don't Forget to Remember Me", "Wasted", and "Before He Cheats". The North American version contains the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one single, "Inside Your Heaven", as a bonus track. Bolstered by the success of its singles, ''Some Hearts'' became the best-selling album of 2006 in all genres in the United States. The album was also the best-selling country album in the United States of both 2006 and 2007, making Underwood the first female artist in ''Billboard'' history to earn back-to-back honors for Top Country Album. Additionally, it was the best-selling female country album of 2005, 2006 and 2007. ''Some Hearts'' has since been certified 9× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and is the fastest-selling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vehicle (The Ides Of March Album)
''Vehicle'' is the debut studio album by the Ides of March, released in 1970. The single, " Vehicle", became the fastest selling single in Warner's history, after which the band was hustled into the studio to record a full album. ''Vehicle'' songs range through many genres including rock, pop, soul and folk. Reception In his retrospective review for Allmusic, critic Mark Deming wrote "the band sounds tight, enthusiastic, and emphatic on all ten tracks" and that the album "documents this band's limitations as well as its strengths, but ultimately it's a good week's work, and shows the Ides of March had more up their sleeve than their only hit." Conversely, Robert Christgau called the album "Schlocky... more schlock than anyone needs." Track listing All songs written by Jim Peterik, except where noted. # " Vehicle" 2:56 # "Factory Band" 3:02 # "Sky Is Falling" 2:48 # "Home" 3:38 # " Wooden Ships/Dharma for One" ( David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Paul Kantner / Ian Anderson, Clive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independence Day (Martina McBride Song)
"Independence Day" is a song written by Gretchen Peters, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. The song was officially released in May 1994 as the third single from her album '' The Way That I Am''. The song peaked at number 12 on Hot Country Songs. Peters later recorded it herself on her 1996 album ''The Secret of Life''. It was first offered to Reba McEntire, who turned it down. In 2003, it ranked 50th in '' CMT's 100 Greatest Songs of Country Music.'' The following year, it ranked #2 in ''CMT's 100 Greatest Videos in Country Music.'' The song was also featured in CMT's ''Controversy'' in terms of release and included interviews from " The Today Show" reporter Tiki Barber, Brad Paisley, McBride herself, and former National Organization for Women president Patricia Ireland. In 2014, '' Rolling Stone'' magazine ranked the song #77 in their list of the 100 greatest country songs. The song has sold 550,000 copies in the US as of July 2015. "Indepen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside Your Heaven
"Inside Your Heaven" is a song written by Andreas Carlsson, Pelle Nylén, Savan Kotecha, and produced by Desmond Child. Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice, the final two contestants on the fourth season of ''American Idol'', each released a version of the song in June 2005. Underwood, the winner of ''Idol'', released her version as a single on June 14, 2005. It debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and on the Canadian Singles Chart, where it remained for one and seven weeks, respectively. The other A-side of the single is a cover of the Martina McBride song "Independence Day". Bice's version was released the following week, on June 21, and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and Canadian Singles Chart. This version's A-side is a cover of the song "Vehicle" by the Ides of March. The song gave Underwood the ''Billboard'' Music Awards for "Top-Selling Country Single of the Year" and "Top-Selling Hot 100 Song of the Year" (Bice's version was also nominate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Bice
Harold Elwin "Bo" Bice Jr. (born November 1, 1975) is an American singer and musician who was the runner-up against Carrie Underwood in the American Idol (season 4), fourth season of ''American Idol''. Prior to auditioning for ''American Idol'', Bice released a solo album as well as a few albums with his bands while performing in the night club circuit. Bice charted in 2005 at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 with a rendition of "Inside Your Heaven" from ''American Idol''. He released the album ''The Real Thing (Bo Bice album), The Real Thing'' after ''American Idol'' to minor success before being dropped by RCA Records. He started his own record label Sugar Money and subsequently released two more albums, ''See the Light (Bo Bice album), See the Light'' and ''3.'' Childhood and youth Bice was born in Hunstville, Alabama to Nancy and Harold Elwin Bice. His mother was a gospel singer as were his grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunts. Bice was nickn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
