Idol Fall Release Roundup

By On 09/17/2008 · 29 Comments · In Uncategorized

Summers gone, the Season 7 tour is complete, and the next and final phase of the Idol year is ushered in. It’s time for the Fall album releases!   Besides the perennial post-Idol debuts of the current seasons’s winner and runner-up–this year that would be David Cook and David Archuleta, there’s castmate Kristy Lee Cook’s country debut and the highly-anticipated debut from actress, Oscar winner and Season 3 contestant, Jennifer Hudson.   Also on the schedule are releases from a slew of Season fivers, including Kellie Pickler’s sophomore effort, an extended re-release from Daughtry, and holiday albums from Elliott Yamin, Paris Bennett and Mandisa.

Check out the entire schedule, After the JUMP…

  • 09/09 – Daughtry, Deluxe Edition – It’s a re-release of   the band’s 2006 debut, Daughtry, with some extras–a cover of   Foreigner’s “Feels Like a First Time” plus acoustic versions of “Home” and “What About Now”. The bonus DVD contains videos for all five Daughtry singles plus live performances and interviews with the band. The set is designed for the completists and die hard fans in mind. Or for that small circle of peeps in the universe who have yet to purchase the multi-platinum original. Amazon iTunes
  • 09/16 – Kristy Lee Cook, Why Wait – Kristy Lee and her team sped-recorded this disc in 4 days, and it shows with a generic offering that has it’s pleasant moments, but is largely forgettable. “God Bless the USA”, a song she performed and recorded on Idol, is re-recorded for the album. “Cowgirls” a tune she performed on tour, is offered on iTunes as a bonus track. So far, the label hasn’t gone out of it’s way to promote Kristy. But that may change. She’s appearing on Live with Regis and Kelly this week to promote the album and the single, “15 Minutes of Shame” and rumor has it she’ll be opening for Lonestar on an upcoming tour. Amazon iTunes
  • 09/30 – Kellie Pickler, Kellie Pickler – The plucky Ms. Pickler has been hard at work this summer, promoting herself and her single “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful” at fairs and concerts all over the country. Kellie co-wrote 5 songs on the new album and describes her songwriting style as “honest.”   She says that the CD is “a lot more ‘me’ because we had the time to make it ‘me.’” Amazon
  • 09/30 – Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson – The highly anticipated debut from Jennifer is executive produced by Clive Davis and Larry Jackson and features collaborations with an all star cast including Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Tank, Timbaland, T-Pain, Robin Thicke and the Underdogs. The single, “Spotlight” is currently #3 on the Hot Hip Hop/R&B Songs and Airplay charts. Amazon
  • 10/07 – Elliott Yamin, My Kind of Holiday – An expanded version of last year’s Target exclusive holiday album, this full-length edition will be available everywhere. Amazon
  • 10/14 – Mandisa, It’s Christmas – The new full-length Christmas album includes songs from last year’s EP Christmas Joy, plus a few new tunes. Amazon
  • 10/14 – Paris Bennett, A Royal Christmas – The set includes both traditional tunes like “12 Days Of Christmas,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “Silent Night,” and “Deck The Halls” plus original tracks, including “Holla Day Shuffle” written by Paris’s mom, Jamecia Bennett. Amazon
  • 10/28 – Josiah Leming, Angels Undercover – Despite not making the cut for the Season 7 Top 24, Josiah, a talented singer-songwriter, landed a major label deal with Warner Brothers records. The 10/28 release will be a 5 song EP released to iTunes, in order to build up anticipation for the full-length album due in the first quarter of next year.
  • 10/28 – LaKisha Jones, TBA – The single, “So Glad It’s Me” was supposedly released August 25, although I can’t find it on iTunes.   There hasn’t been much information released about the CD since the initial press releases. Her label’s website is under construction, and her MySpace hasn’t been updated. You can check out some promotional videos on LaKisha’s You Tube page. The album is yet to be listed on Amazon. I’ll assume the release is still on track until we hear otherwise.
  • 11/11 – David Archuleta, TBA -   Apart from his successful debut single “Crush”–it rocketed to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released last month–word on the producers and collaborators working with Archie on his debut CD has been hush-hush.   What kind of record will Archie make? He explains, “I’m just going to go the pop route and find a nice balance between young stuff and those songs I can be expressive with and connect with well.” A mix of R&B, and those message ballads he loved to sing on Idol? His A&R peeps say, “a youthful, but classic, rhythmic pop record with some pop-rock touches.” As far as I know, the 11/11 release date is still tentative. The folks at Eonline continue to insist that the Davids may release on the same day.   Amazon
  • 11/18 – David Cook, TBA – Cook’s debut CD, produced by Rob Cavallo, features co-writes with Collective Soul’s Ed Roland, Our Lady Peace’s Raine Maida   and even American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi.   Also on board are Cook’s fellow Oklahoma musicians, Neil Tiemann and Andy Skib of Midwest Kings and Zac Malloy from the Nixons.   Will David be able to walk that fine line between art and commerce? It’s a tall order for a quickly put-together Idol debut, but Cook promises to deliver a rock record that’s “both eclectic and cohesive and [has] something to say…there’s gonna be some interesting twists and turns.” Expect a yet-to-be-named single to be released early to mid-October. Amazon
  • Kelly Clarkson – I keep hearing rumors that her new album is due out in November or December.   But, she’s not on any of the Fall lists I’ve found on the internet, and there’s no record release information on her website, and no buzz being generated by her peeps.   There’s an Amazon listing with a November 18 date, but I’m thinking her latest effort may be pushed into the coming year. Right now, she’s getting ready to embark on a 2 month long tour with Reba McEntire.

 
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  • hicksaholic

    This is what makes me sad being a Taylor fan- I see all these releases and no Taylor.

  • FolkFan

    I seem to remember that Melinda is releasing a CD this fall. Any news on that?

  • RainE

    http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=7736082 ~ You can listen to some snippets of Elliott’s Christmas CD here. I just love it. Give it a listen.

  • KTINTN

    Taylor’s latest news is now saying Spring 09′. I see Kat is saying spring of 09′ as well ………. Don’t know it that was planned to release around the same time.

  • Layla

    I love me some Elliot and I love Christmas-yeps will buy the album.

    DC’s “record” is #29 on Amazon…pretty good I’d say for a record no one has heard yet. I get excited all over again when I read something about the record’s release…even if I’ve read it before. Go DC! Go!

  • jpfan

    I wouldn’t bet the farm on either Kat or Taylor releasing an album in Spring, 09.
    Don’t they both need a label? I guess Taylor could do an indie thing but I doubt Kat will go that way. I’ll be happy for the fans if the albums do come out but I’m just a tad doubtful.

    Elliott’s sophmore album was going to drop in the Fall, but the new date is after New Year’s. I hope, hope, hope that all these sophmore albums break the curse of Idol – declining sales with each new album.

  • IGetCranked

    I can’t see where there is a market for Paris’ Christmas cd since no one was even interested in her regular one. I wish her luck though because she has a great voice.

  • DJ

    Sanjaya has said in interviews that he has an EP of four or five songs coming out soon. He debuted a couple of new songs at a concert last month. Here’s one:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKYk83sGgGk&feature=user

  • Davidx2

    I hope, hope, hope that all these sophmore albums break the curse of Idol – declining sales with each new album.

    I believe Kelly Clarkson’s sophmore album. “Breakaway” did better than her post-Idol album. Is she the only one? I loved “Breakaway” but didn’t buy the first one.

  • mac

    RainE, thanks for the link to the Elliott album. I love Christmas music and Elliott, so I will definitely be buying that album. Can’t wait.

    I really can’t see anyone buying a Sanjaya album now, so long after Idol. A lot of his fans have probably moved on a long time ago. Sanjaya was definitely not my cup of tea. LOL

    Also hoping for a MindyDoo album!

  • jpfan

    I think Kelly is the exception to the sophmore slump. I hope there are more.

  • gabam

    I’m happy that Elliott will have a holiday CD this year too. I’m resisting listening to the new songs now. I will try to hold out until I buy the CD.

    Elliott’s expanded CD will be re-released in Japan in October.

    It’s pretty impressive that so many AI alums have CDs coming out. Congrats and Best Wishes to all of them.

  • tommy

    What about Melinda Doolittle’s album?

  • snuffles

    Sanjaya isn’t releasing a full album just an EP with a sampling of songs. I read that Josiah Lemming is doing the same this October.

    Both are doing it in an effort to build up awareness and momentum before the FULL album drops. And no, I don’t have a release date for either of them.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Josiah Leming is releasing on October 28, and I completely forgot to add him to my list! I’m going to do that right now.

  • EmmaJK

    DCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“recordà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is #29 on Amazon

    Wow, it’s made a huge jump since the last time I checked it out – I think it was listed around #75. All of the new info coming out about the album is getting it some more recognition which is turning into sales, it seems. I don’t think the record has ever dropped below a 100 ranking since it was first put on Amazon nearly 4 months ago.

  • GEEK4VOCAB

    DC’s single out just in time for my birthday! YEEP!

  • shebee

    Sanjaya?
    Really?
    ….Sanjaya????

  • snuffles

    http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/newsPage.cgi?news07256m01

    Hitsdailydouble put up their ONE-DAY sales preview. They usually predict which artists they expect to land in the Top 10. Kristy Lee Cook is not mentioned. That doesn’t bode well. I expect her to do Phil Stacey opening numbers (around 10 – 15K if she’s lucky).

  • acqzyg

    Just listened to Elliot’s Christmas album snippits! Awesome! Awesome!! Can’t wait to buy. Plenty of soul!

  • sidewalk

    wow, Kelly is really the only Idol to not have a less successful followup? That’s sad. I think Carrie could break that with Carnival ride….It’s barely been out a year and is doing very well. Hopefully Kellie and Elliot will too…and all of them for that matter.

  • sarcasticgirl

    Sanjaya?
    Really?
    à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦.Sanjaya????

    Don’t be shocked. If William Hung could do it, so can Sanjaya, I guess.

    November seems like such a long wait for Cook’s album. I hope the single premieres somewhere soon. I’m dying to hear something new from him.

  • itsalleternal

    A couple more that I have heard of:

    Amanda Overmyer – sometime in December, although no specific date. Her first single is called “Play On” with limited release currently and it gets greater release later in September.

    Leslie Hunt – titled “See Jane Dance”, sometime in October, although no specific date.

  • Lu

    I am lovin those Elliott song clips! (shock) His cd cover is not too bad either. :wink_wp:

  • http://myspace.com/morganmadelynne marymagdalene

    I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see where there is a market for Parisà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ Christmas cd since no one was even interested in her regular one. I wish her luck though because she has a great voice.

    I was thinking of getting Paris’ post-AI album, but when I saw it on sale for $19.99 at Barnes & Noble, which definitely was not a plus for the CD, IMHO…

    The best savings that they had was a $1.00 savings sticker on it, and if you belong to the Readers’ Advantage, you would save an additional 10%…
    So ultimately, one saved a whole $3, which made Paris’ album $17, before whatever the state sales tax is/was, or if it even has one…

    Granted, this was WAY before I was 95% on iTunes, but I defintately would NOT purchase an album that cost that much if it was ONLY a SINGLE CD!!!
    Talk about price-gouging!!!

    I have since borrowed the CD from of my local library, and it is OK…
    But is it worth $20? IMHO, no…

  • m5carolin

    Melinda Doolittle’s album is coming as well. Her single “It’s Your Love” is being released to itunes by the end of the month!

  • janerazor

    Aw, I like the youtube vids of Sanjaya’s new music, but then again, there was always something about his voice I liked.

    I bought E’s holiday CD last year and plan to get the extended one this year. Looks like there are two new songs, and they both sound great. Last year I fell in love with “Warm Me Up” and “Let’s Be Naughty,” both of which I thought could be radio hits…if they weren’t, you know, Christmas songs.

  • RainE

    Hi janerazor! I really love “Warm Me Up” too…not too many really great new Christmas sons coming up…With some decent airplay I really think this one could blow up..

  • jpfan

    I’m late to the party but here are clips of the two new Elliott Xmas songs:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzsTSPDsza4

    The Target album sold about 90K all told so I’m not sure how the reissued one wiil do. But I like the new cover. :0