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Elliott Yamin (backed by the Little Memphis Blues Orchestra!) Performs at the Virginia State Fair Mah chica Schmandy just sent me a text message from Elliott’s souncheck: Listening to Elliott soundcheck–he’s doing Bad Company, Donny Hathaway

Sunday Daily Chat Post

More from Gray Charles Gray Charles has posted an interview with Idol Tour musical director Dave Kochanski.  He talks at length about what it took to get the Idols ready to tour this summer.  All

Saturday Daily Chat Post

Memphis Auditions Third round auditions (that would be in front of Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell) took place in Memphis, TN yesterday.  And as usual, there was very little to report.  The midday press

Bits and Pieces Check out these rehearsal pictures of Elliott Yamin and Little Memphis Blues Orchestra (Taylor’s bandmates) as they rehearse for this Sunday’s performance at the Virginia State Fair.  Included is a short Q&A with

Chart Watch Chart positions from Billboard magazine (number in parenthesis is last week’s chart position).  Donna Reynolds from Foxes on Idol has more here. Hot 100 Single Sales#3  Taylor Hicks  –  “Do I Make You Proud” (2)#4  Katharine

Friday Daily Chat Post

It’s Oh So Quiet… In the meantime, some upcoming Kellie Pickler appearances: She’ll be singing the National Anthem at the NASCAR Nextel Cup race this month at Lowes Motor Speedway on October 14.  And, according to USAToday’s Idol

Thursday Daily Chat Post