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New Music Tuesday: Elise Testone, Ruben Studdard, Midas Whale

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Check out new albums released by American Idol and The Voice alums. Elise Testone, Ruben Studdard and Midas Whale all have new releases.

Midas Whale and Grace Askew Cover “In The Pines” (VIDEO)

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Jon Peter Lewis and Ryan Hayes, otherwise known as Midas Whale, sing the folk song “In The Pines” with the incomparable Grace Askew, late of Team Blake.

It’s a tune that has been covered by a diverse cross section of artists, including Leadbelly, Bill Monroe and Nirvana.

Video after the jump.

Midas Whale – Howling at the Moon – Music Video

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Midas Whale aka Ryan Hayes and American Idol alum Jon Peter Lewis were eliminated from The Voice during the knockout rounds, allowing the duo to get right to work on their debut album.

Check out the first track, “Howling at the Moon,” performed live at the Randall Lake’s Guthrie Artist Coop in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is one of many songs that will be featured on Midas Whale’s debut album this fall!