Taylor Hicks Teams Up with A2M To Release Album 2/10/09
There’s some very good news breaking on the Taylor Hicks album front.  Looks like he’s found a distributor, a producer, and set a release date–February 10, 2009– for his upcoming album:He’s “Takin’ It to the Streets” on “American Idol” — now Season 5 winnerTaylor Hicks will be takin’ it more directly to the people. Celebrating his birthday today, Hicks has tapped the independent artist services company Artist To Market (A2M) to releas

Taylor Hicks Announces Release Date for New Album
David Cook is releasing his debut album on November 18.But when will Taylor Hicks release his latest album? Follow this article's jump to find out...Look for the next CD from Hicks on February 10, 2009. It will be released under Hicks' own Modern Whomp Records label.

Idol Headlines for 10/06/08
American Idol Judges Back In Kansas CityDowntown Kansas City was filled with heartbreak and joy this weekend. Dozens of American Idol hopefuls sang in front of the show’s judges. And, as FOX 4’s Dave Dunn shows us, many of them got a ticket to Hollywood, but we can’t tell you who!One by one American Idol judges Randy, Simon, Paula, and new this season, Kara, arrived and met 50 lucky Kansas City contestants who started lining up at daybreak in hopes of getting their big break. Host Ryan Sea

Taylor Hicks Will Release Another Album
American Idol’s champ from season 5, Taylor Hicks is announcing the release date of his next album, that is still untitled, on February 10, 2009. Grey-haired Hicks will be releasing the album through the indie company Artist to Market with an assist from his own label, Modern Whomp Records, to “connect more directly with audiences”. Hmm… I guess so. Well, just to freshen your memory, Hicks was getting dumped by J Records earlier this year because he has the lowest selling American Id

Taylor Hicks GREASE Packages
Good News! Ridell High will be back in session and taking it on the road. We are happy to announce the return of the Grease ticket and meet and great packages. But, you must be a Pink Lady or T-bird to get fist picks. That's right, Taylor Hicks Fan Club Members have the exclusive first chance to purchase the limited packages. So, log into your fan club account and gain access to the first three packages. Now onsale are ticket packages for the Grease Tour in Providence, RI, East Lansing, MI, and Minneapol

New Taylor Hicks Website
TaylorHicks.com is all new! Please be sure to visit the newly launched Taylor Hicks Website. Check in frequently for news, updates, tour information, and more. Also, be sure to sign up for the mailing list and stay connected to other Taylor Hicks fans in "The Soul Lounge".We'll see you there!

Taylor Hicks Inks Indie Deal For New CD
Former "American Idol" champion Taylor Hicks has aligned with artist services company Artist to Market for the release of his next album, due Feb. 10. The as-yet-untitled set, which Hicks is working on with producer Simon Climie, will carry the artists Modern Whomp Records imprint."In this digital age, when artists can connect more directly with audiences, this is a partnership that makes a lot of sense," says Hicks.Hicks released a lone album, a 2006 self-titled effort, via Arista following his "Idol" win.

Idol's Taylor Hicks Goes Indie (E! Online)
E! Online - Taylor Hicks is adding to the recent surge of news to come from otherwise forgotten American Idol types, announcing his next album will drop Feb. 10, 2009.

Idol Sales News - Week Ending 10/05/08
Idol Related Sales Numbers after the jump (Billboard issue date 10/18/08)Digital Download Numbers 8 David Cook “Light On” 109,035 (NEW) Total: 109,035 (NEW) 16 David Archuleta “Crush” 66,677 (-7%; lw 71,631) Total: 633,306 (12) 28 Jordin Sparks “One Step At a Time” 42,520 (-5%; lw 44,762) Total: 789,856 (27) 38 Jennifer Hudson “Spotlight” 32,486 (145%; lw 13,241) Total: 177,097 (99) 133 Kellie Pickler “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful”

‘American Idol’ Runner-up David Archuletta Gets Signed by Management Firm
After 19 Management (the firm representing American Idol finalists) passed on David Archuletta, it’s now being reported that he has signed a management contract with Azoff Management. The American Idol seventh-season runner-up will be co-managed by Azoff’s Jared Paul — who also currently works with Nick Lachey and The New Kids on the Block, among others – as well as Jeff Archuleta, his controversial father who managed him in his pre-Idol days, Entertainment Weeklyreported Tuesday

Wonder Twins Activate! In The Form Of…Blake Lewis And John Vesely Of Secondhand Serenade
You probably know Blake Lewis as the spiky-haired blond guy who might’ve won American Idol — you know, if it hadn’t been for a little lady by the name of Jordin Sparks. But you might also (wrongly!) remember him as the man behind Secondhand Serenade: John Vesely. And if you do, we completely get where you’re coming from. Okay, granted the guys aren’t exactly musical twinsies — Vesely is all about soft, tender emo love while Lewis is all flashy, loud and “Look Ma, I

Idol Headlines for 10/07/08
Taylor Hicks Exclusively Partners With A2M to Release Album, Due Winter 2009 He’s “Takin’ It to the Streets” on “American Idol” — now Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks will be takin’ it more directly to the people. Celebrating his birthday today, Hicks has tapped the independent artist services company Artist To Market (A2M) to release his much-buzzed-about new album, due in stores on February 10, 2009. The platinum-selling singer-songwriter will be releasing the

American Idol winner readies new album
'American Idol' winner Taylor Hicks is to release a new album next year.

Greast Ticket and Meet & Greet Packages Available Now!
Ticket and Meet & Greet packages are now available to purchase for thefollowing cities Providence, RI, East Lansing, MI and Minneapolis, MN.Future packages will be available to the general public on the onsale dates.Fan Club Members will have the exclusvie pre-sale for the three days priorto public onsale.The onsale schedule is as follows:- December 2 7, 2008 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence,RI - ON SALE NOW- December 9 14, 2008 at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, EastLansin

Taylor on Tour with Grease - Ticket Links and More!
As you know Taylor is heading out on tour with Grease! Tickets for selected dates are available now:Providence On Sale NOWBuy Tickets

American Idol contestant Paris Bennett gives birth to a baby girl.
Former “American Idol” contestant Paris Bennett has given birth to a daughter named Egypt. Paris Bennett was in labor for five hours before her 5-pound, 15-ounce baby.The first-time mother is reportedly doing well. In a news release, the 20-year-old says she’s “so excited to finally see my little angel.” Bennett adds, “Man, does she have lungs on her. I guess she’s gearing up to be the next American Idol.” Paris Bennett is scheduled to release her first Chri

LaKisha Jones & Larry Davis: Jones & Davis marry
LaKisha Jones, a contestant on American Idol season 6, is getting married to Larry Davis,a finance adviser based in Houston, Texas. LaKisha Jones said she was very excited for her wedding on Sunday, Oct 5. LaKisha Jones’ daughter, Brionne, from a previous relationship, has been waiting to wear her flower girl dress. LaKisha Jones has invited a close circle of family and friends. Jones planned to walk down the aisle that is decorated with old fashioned Hollywood glamour. The decorations will use black

Idol's LaKisha Jones Ties the Knot
Talk about Idol worshippers: Former American Idol star LaKisha Jones married financial adviser Larry Davis on Sunday – with a fair share of her season-six castmates to bear witness. As about 50 family and friends – including Haley Scarnato, Melinda Doolittle, Gina Glocksen and Sanjaya Malakar (sporting shoulder-length loose curls) – looked on, Jones, 28, exchanged vows with Davis at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. In keeping with the event's theme of old-fashioned Hollywood glamour, white round cand

American Idol Alum LaKisha Jones Weds!
LaKisha Jones - who finished fourth on season six's American Idol - wed financial advisor Larry Davis, 30, on Sunday afternoon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Idol alum Sanjaya Malakar, Melinda Doolittle, Gina Glocksen and Haley Scarnato were among the guests at the Old Hollywood black and white-themed ceremony, which was held in the ForbesLife Penthouse Suite. As the beaming bride made her way down the aisle to "Endless Love," friends and family watched on and clapped. Jone

Idol’s LaKisha Jones to Marry on Sunday
The season-six favorite will wed financial adviser Larry Davis in Beverly Hills Read the full story

Paris Bennett has a girl
It must be ex-American idol castoff news week or something.  Yesterday news about LaKisha Jones getting married was hot and today it’s former Idol hopeful Paris Bennett making headlines.  Paris gave birth to a 5 pound 15 ounce baby girl and maned her Egypt.  Paris is for a busy week with a new baby in hand a a new Christmas CD being release on October 14th.  What ever happened to former Idol hopefuls getting arrested and making sex tapes like Jessica Sierra? .gallery { margin: auto;

Paris Bennett Gives Birth To Egypt and LaKisha Jones Gets Married
Former "American Idol" contestant Paris Bennett has given birth to a daughter named Egypt and LaKisha Jones, former American Idol finalist, is off to Barbados to celebrate her wedding to Larry Davis.... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212177033.shtml"><b>More</b>

Paris Bennett Gives Birth!
It's an exciting time in the personal lives of past American Idol finalists.Clay Aiken has announced he's gay; LaKisha Jones has gotten married; and, most recently, Paris Bennet has given birth to a girl.Egypt Bennett was born yesterday afternoon. She weighed in at 5 lbs., 15 oz. "I'm so excited to finally see my little angel – and man, does she have lungs on her," the first-time mother said. "I guess she's gearing up to be the next American Idol."Congrats, Paris!

LaKisha Jones Wedding Details!
American Idol season 6 finalist, LaKisha Jones (or Kiki as she became affectionately known), was married this past weekend in front of about 50 friends and family, including some of her fellow Idol alumni like Hayley Scarnato, Melinda Doolittle, Gina Glocksen and the infamous Sanjaya Malakar who said: “I’m just so happy for her.  I’m happy for her future, I’m happy for her daughter [that] they can be a family. It’s all that I could ever wish for her.”   T