‘Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways’ to Premiere in October on HBO – As the 11-time Grammy-winning, 25-million-plus-selling Foo Fighters ready their as-yet-untitled eighth album for November release, Dave Grohl, the band’s frontman — and accomplished director of the acclaimed feature-film documentary “Sound City” – delivers FOO FIGHTERS: SONIC HIGHWAYS, an unprecedented eight-part documentary series that digs deep into the heart and soul of America’s musical identity. Directed by Grohl, each one-hour episode is devoted to a different American musical landmark, chronicling the history, cultural environment and people that define each city’s unique musical identity. With episodes set in (in alphabetical order) Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Seattle and Washington, D.C – Carrie Underwood will take part in the Nashville Hour – Read more about it at TVByTheNumbers
American Idol stops in Reno, attracts hundreds – Mary Ross woke up Saturday morning not expecting a whole lot from her day. Now she’s a contestant for “American Idol.” “Honestly, I was really surprised they picked me,” Ross said after her audition at City Plaza in downtown Reno. “I sing here and there, but I never thought I’d be good enough to be on national television.” “It’s so surreal,” she said.
The show’s tour bus held auditions for the next “American Idol” in Reno, attracting hundreds of musicians locally and nationally. – Read more at RGI.com
Asheville ‘Idol’ leading whirlwind life – “Whirlwind” is the word Asheville native Caleb Johnson uses to describe his life since winning season 13 of “American Idol.” “It’s just been amazing,” Johnson said, speaking by phone from the beach on a rare day off from the live stage tour of the hit Fox TV show. “Just being a part of this whole process has been incredible,” he said. “American Idol LIVE! 2014 Tour,” featuring Johnson and other Top-10 “Idol” finalists, swings by the Peace Center on July 22. – Read more at GreenvilleOnline
