Adam Lambert

EW Fall Album Roundup: Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert & More!

A Fall album preview in the new issue of EW, mentions CDs from Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert (November TBA date for Adam).

There’s not much information in it we haven’t already heard (Scotty & Lauren’s producers, Adam’s new “Outlaws of Love”), but in a two-page spread on the soundtrack of Kelly Clarkson’s life, she reveals some new details about her upcoming album, Stronger, set for an October 25 release. (There’s also a very nice NEW photo of Kelly accompanying the article).

American Idol

Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina – CMA Country Music Fest – VIDEO

Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery’s first big trip to Nashville was featured on tonight’s ABC Special CMA Music Fest: Country’s Night to Rock.

The American Idol 10 runner-up and winner are interviewed as they take in the sights of Nashville and meet some of their fans. Later, they perform with their Idols on the LP stage. Lauren performs “Anyway” with Martina McBride while Scotty sings what’s become his theme song, “Your Man” with Josh Turner.

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Lauren Alaina Debut Album “Wildflower” Set to Be Released October 11

From Lauren’s “Breaking News” email. You can sign up to be on her email list at her official website. We’ve got an album name and a release date. Now all we need is a track list!

I am so excited to tell you that my new album is called Wildflower and it comes out Oct. 11 on Mercury Nashville/19 Recordings/Interscope. I have always dreamed of making an album and I can’t believe it’s actually happening. It’s because of the fans who voted for me on American Idol that I am here, so I am dedicating this album to you. I hope you love it!

UPDATE: Check out cowriters Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson performing the title track of Lauren’s album and also Point Of Grace’s recording of the song! This is a song Carrie Underwood also recorded for Carnival Ride but it didn’t end up on the album.

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Scotty McCreery & Lauren Alaina To Make Announcement at 7 PM (Plus Free Central Park Concert)

If you check out the websites of Scotty McCreery (HERE) and Lauren Alaina (HERE) you’ll see that they both have countdown clocks set to go off at 8 pm tonight, at which time, according to their websites, there will be a special announcement about their upcoming debut albums. Sign up for their email list to receive the news in your inbox.

Plus: Set your computer clock to 8 pm and weirdness happens. And, if you’re a an Idol fan who lives in New York AND doesn’t mind getting up early, the Top 11 will perform a free concert at Central Park for Good Morning America.

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Lauren Alaina – “Like My Mother Does” – Music Video Premiere!

Lauren Alaina’s new music video, “Like My Mother Does” debuts on CMT! Lauren’s child hood memories help tell the story of her strong bond with her mother. And of course, mama makes a cameo at the end!

UPDATE: Read Lauren’s new GAC bio, including quotes from her producer, Byron Gallimore HERE.

Music Video now available on iTunes!

Watch the video after the jump.

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Lauren Alaina Album Release, Music Video News! (Pre-Order Her Album Now)

More deets on the release of Lauren Alaina’s debut album and her upcoming music video. The music video will debut on both CMT and GAC. A documentary style special detailing Lauren’s post-Idol journey will debut on GAC in the fall. You can pr-order Lauren’s CD at her website HERE. Folks who have pre-ordered her album tell me it’s set to ship on Oct. 11. (Scotty’s will ship on Oct 4)

Read the press release inside.