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  • Anonymous

    Kris fans were pushing for the name ‘Kris Allen Band’.  It has turned out that Kris can’t support a band and would be back to using his own name

    Where did you get this info from?

  • Anonymous

    1.  I was one of the fans lobbying for the name ‘Kris Allen Band’.

    2.  It is obvious that Kris does not have enough work to support a band.  Even the most dedicated artists have to eat.

  • Anonymous

    All of Kris’ bandmates besides Cale have side gigs — Torres fronts his own band, Ryland is the drummer for Reel Big Fish and Andrew does a lot of session work. Seems to me that’s pretty common, especially when bands are just starting out and/or aren’t playing a lot of big gigs.

    I would disagree that it is obvious that he doesn’t have enough work to support a band, since we don’t know what the plans are for this fall in terms of touring.

  • Anonymous

    Toddrick Hall posted a new video: Cinderfella.  It features Aubrey O’Day, Lance Bass, and Janice Dickinson.  http://youtu.be/F9ZA7bn5ujk

  • sagi

    There already IS a band called Kris Allen Band…

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/DJ4FPAE2BM4XDCNVQITJSS3S2Q Sue

    Yes I can see why the labels would think it’s difficult to make that transition but considering the drop of sales and momentum from the first era to the next one they might as well do it anyway. But there are other issues like legal issues, royalty issues, contractual issues with 19E, etc. So I don’t think name recognition is the only reason, it might not even be the primary reason.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/DJ4FPAE2BM4XDCNVQITJSS3S2Q Sue

    Seriously? Won’t it just be a matter to purchase the right to use the name, and isn’t it easier if the band isn’t signed?

  • Anonymous

    Why would the band that is currently using the name give it up?  They have a following, no matter what how small it is, and they have music that’s available too.  

    Just because some fans may have wanted the group to become a real band that doesn’t mean that any effort was ever taken by Kris and the others to do so.  Besides three of them are already in bands, one of which is very successful and internationally known.  That doesn’t mean that they can’t be in more than one band, since that’s not something that is unusual.

  • Anonymous

    where? The country dude’s band is called Kris Allen and the Southern Thunder

  • sagi

     Oh, my bad :( I googled Kris Allen Band and thought it was separate from Kris o_O Guess I should read a little more carefully. Please don’t bite my head off!

  • Anonymous

    Not that it matters but Kris’ KrisAllenBand has its own verified twitter account.

  • Anonymous

    Oh, no worries 

    I thought maybe you knew of a different band with that name.  :)

  • Anonymous

    Video of Taylor on KTNV this morning…. extended run a good possibility and audition song redux…. 

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExDMK5W94E4

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/DJ4FPAE2BM4XDCNVQITJSS3S2Q Sue

    Who are you quoting? I can’t find this comment.

  • Anonymous

    A photographer who
    had a photo shoot with Lauren Alaina posted one of the pictures.   
    https://twitter.com/Russ_Harrington/status/227874838361018368/photo/1

    Kelly Clarkson was right, she does look a lot like Kellie Pickler.  

    Who are you quoting? I can’t find this comment.

    That was my fault.  I was trying to quote your post about buying rights to the name, but I wasn’t paying attention to what I was doing.

  • Anonymous

    I’ve been looking at Lee & Jonna’s wedding pictures & they are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I love the vintage theme & how they incorporated their story into every little detail.  They are a beautiful couple and I wish them a lifetime of love and happiness!!!

  • Anonymous

    OMG those wedding pictures of Jonna and Lee are exquisite – holy sh**! These are honestly the most beautiful wedding pictures I have ever seen. They look so happy and good lord, Jonna is drop-dead BEAUTIIFUL. I am really happy for them.

  • DragonFly

    James Durbin’s image/talent/name gave him recognizable fame to get a label, producer, publicity, etc. & ability to choose bandmates & sell albums.  I think many/most now follow his name & it’s important to keep it in his band’s name.   

  • Anonymous

    I wish they hadn’t felt compelled to buy into some of the really silly trends in wedding photography (why oh why do people think it’s so important to display the wedding shoes like they are Cinderella’s glass slippers?), but overall, these are photos of a radiantly happy couple with a totally awesome grandmother.

    I wish them well.