Idol Headlines for 12/26/14

HAPPY BOXING DAY!

AMERICAN IDOL® 2014 Top Five Finalist Sam Woolf Releases Debut Album “Pretend” – – In one of the more anticipated independent releases of 2014, Sam Woolf releases his debut EP album “Pretend”. The album features his acclaimed vocals and organic style with original lyrics reflecting emotions held close as he navigated through turbulent periods of his youth. The EP was produced, engineered and mixed by Grammy-winner Danny Blume, and features backing vocals by Curtis King and Cindy Mizzelle of the Bruce Springsteen tour. Danny Blume commented, “Sam is a natural singer whose soul and passion are undeniable in every note he sings. Sam’s beautiful heartfelt lyrics, delivery, melodic instinct, and rock solid guitar playing made this record a joy to produce.” – We got a mention in the “What People Are Saying” section of the press release! – Read more at PRNewswire

How many ‘Idol’ finalists have made it to Broadway? – After dominating television for a decade, “American Idol” is dropping in the ratings and, arguably, losing its ability to deliver on the promise of its title: creating pop-music stars. Nowadays, most people can’t even recall the names of the “Idol’s” most recent winners (2014’s Caleb Johnson, anyone?). Nevertheless, exposure on the show, still among TV’s top 20, does help contestants get bookings, especially in stage musicals. Case in point: Diana DeGarmo (Season 3 runner-up to Fantasia Barrino) and Ace Young (seventh-place finisher in Season 5). The husband-and-wife duo is starring in the touring production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” now at the Kennedy Center. – Read more at Washington Post

JESSICA SANCHEZ “THIS LOVE” MUSIC VID BTS!

Interview conducted behind the scenes of Jessica Sanchez’s “This Love” Music Video.

Luke Wade spends Christmas with family in Savannah – “Christmas wouldn’t be the same without family and the kiddos,” Luke said Thursday afternoon at his sister’s home. “I haven’t been able to see the family yet, so I decided to see them now and thank them for all the support and everything.” Wade’s visit even included a Christmas Eve surprise for a young fan of his who was having a rough holiday season. “To see how excited she got when I came over to visit — that’s something really great,” Wade said. “She said something like it kind of brought back the spirit of Christmas for her.” – Read more at Savannahnow.com

Neil Patrick Harris First Oscar Promo (Holiday themed!)

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