The American Idol Top 9 sing songs with the theme “I’m With The Band” 8/7c pm FOX. Survivor continues over on CBS. Nashville is back with new episodes 10/9c ABC.
MK Nobilette on Being First Openly Gay Idol Finalist: “I Never Intended It to Be a Big Deal” – Looking back on her Idol experience after her elimination last Thursday, Nobilette now says it never crossed her mind to try to hide her sexuality — and notes that, since her conversation with the judges was pre-taped, it was the producers’ decision to include it in the final broadcast version. Check out MK’s answers to our American Idol exit interview lightning round below. Were you disappointed to see her go home? – Read more at TV Guide
Reality check: Ratings drop for competition shows – Competition reality series are singing the blues again. Ratings for Fox’s American Idol are down about 19% overall — and nearly 30% among young-adult viewers, marking its third consecutive season of steep declines. The return of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars last week dipped by 1.6 million viewers from last spring’s strong start. And CBS’ The Amazing Race is down 14% this season. Even NBC’s newer hit The Voice is a bit pitchy, though it has eclipsed Idol as the most-watched singing show. Although Monday episodes are up 6% overall — it returned in late February after the Olympics, a month earlier than last year — they’re down 15% among the show’s target young-adult audience, so the crowd is graying. – Read more at USA Today
“Nashville: ON THE RECORD” A ONE HOUR MUSIC SPECIAL FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE SONGS PERFORMED BY THE CAST TO AIR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 AT 10 PM ET ON ABC – BC Music Lounge’s and ABC Digital Media Studio’s “Nashville”-inspired docu-web series, “On the Record,” is going from your computer screen to your TV screen. Direct from Nashville’s world famous Ryman Auditorium, cast members of the acclaimed primetime series “NASHVILLE” will take the stage to perform show favorites then sit down in the Bluebird Café for acoustic performances and an intimate look at the songwriting process with the songwriters themselves, talking candidly about how this music found its way to the show and what it means to the actors and songwriters. “NASHVILLE: On the Record” airs WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. All original music is released by ABC Studios, Lionsgate and ABC Music Lounge in association with Big Machine Records. – Read more at TVByTheNumbers
2014 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam lineup announced – PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WTXL) — Award winning country stars Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, and Dierks Bentley will headline this year’s Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam concert series. The three-day country music festival will take place August 29 – 31, 2014 in Panama City Beach. Read more at WTLX
James Durbin to speak in Aptos – It’s been an amazing journey for 25-year-old James Durbin. From a Santa Cruz kid struggling with the twin diagnosis of Tourette’s and Asperger’s syndromes to national star recognized for his astounding vocal talents, Durbin has a compelling story to tell. And on Saturday, he’s going to tell it. Durbin will appear at Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall in Aptos, live in a one-on-one conversation with Wallace Baine of the Santa Cruz Sentinel to chat about his unusual and often painful upbringing, his dazzling 2011 experience on “American Idol,” which culminated in the spectacle of Durbin Day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and his life since “Idol” as a professional singer/songwriter. – Read more at the Monterey Herald
SMASH Reunion! Megan Hilty & Katharine McPhee Together Again – While NBC’s unfortunately short-lived musical drama series SMASH may have ended its run after only two seasons last year, the memorable leading ladies of the show have just been spotted sharing a selfie via a social media post in honor of Katharine McPhee’s 30th birthday. Megan Hilty and McPhee can be seen sharing a smile alongside Hilty’s husband Brian Gallagher in a new social media image taken at McPhee’s birthday fete. – Read more at Broadway World
Story Behind The Song: Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood’s “Something Bad” – Chris Destefano has had a quick rise to top songwriter status since moving to Nashville. Last week we were able to meet up with the songwriter of #1 hits like Brett Eldredge’s “Don’t Ya,” Carrie Underwood’s “Good Girl,” Billy Currington’s “Hey Girl” and “That’s My Kind of Night” from Luke Bryan and talk with him about his career and more. But before we get to that story, news broke about a new song he’s had a hand in writing, “Something Bad” an upcoming Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood duet that’s set to appear on Lambert’s Platinum album. Below is a conversation where we learn more about the creation of “Something Bad.” – Read more at Roughstock
Nigel Harman Stars in I CAN’T SING! THE X Factor Musical, Opening at the London Palladium Tonight – Nigel Harman, Cynthia Erivo, and Alan Morrisey are joined by Simon Cowell at I CAN’T SING! THE X FACTOR MUSICAL, which opens at the London Palladium tonight, March 26, 2014. Stage Entertainment and Syco Entertainment present I CAN’T SING! THE X FACTOR MUSICAL by Harry Hill and Steve Brown. Olivier Award-winner Nigel Harman will play X Factor supremo Simon Cowell, with The Color Purple’s Cynthia Erivo and Alan Morrissey as lovestruck hopefuls Chenice and Max. – Read more at Broadway World
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast and Crew “Unhappy” With New Co-Host Erin Andrews – It’s only week two, but there’s already regrets behind the scenes at Dancing With the Stars about hiring a new co-host! Insiders reveal to Life & Style DWTS producers aren’t too happy with their brand-new hire, Erin Andrews. “She’s arrogant, obnoxious and difficult to deal with,” an insider explains to Life & Style, on newsstands now. “She was always complaining about her costumes, bossing people around, late for rehearsals, late for makeup. Everything.” – Read more at Life & Style
