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Showing posts with label Kristy Lee Cook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kristy Lee Cook. Show all posts
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
A Message to Roger Friedman
That's right folks, he's at it again. Three days in a row, this idiot has now published "articles" blasting current American Idol contestants for having albums available for sale while they are competing on the show. I hate to say it, but at least time this time he isn't going after David Cook, but instead is attacking Carly Smithson. Not that I think ANY of them should be attacked...it's just nice to see it isn't a full-on assault of only one contestant. But apparently Roger felt that he was such a success with having David Cook's solo album Analog Heart pulled from Amazon, that the thought he'd take a stab at the next one on his list.
So in today's "article", our friend Roger blasts Carly's album released under her maiden name, Carly Hennessey. Roger, honey, have you not caught on yet that there is NO RULE whatsoever that states that contestants could not have formerly recorded albums, and could not have formerly had recording contracts? Seriously. It's getting to be a bit ridiculous.
Yes, Carly had a major record deal. She recorded a big budget album. She worked with producers that people have actually heard of. Big whoop!
And frankly, if the record company that she was signed with at the time did put as much money into it as you claim they did, and it sold as poorly as it did at the time, I can't say I blame them for attempting to reap whatever rewards they might be able to get out of having it still for sale while she is on the show. I can promise you that if you're numbers are right about all of that, Carly isn't going to be seeing one penny of the money made on sales of that album. She likely still owes them money for the cost of the production. So what does it matter if she has an album for sale at Amazon, especially one that isn't particularly doing so well? What is it hurting?
And I suppose tomorrow you will discover Brooke White's album. And the day after that, we can expect you to find Kristy Lee Cook's album, and discover that she, too, had a recording contract when she was a teenager. Then one more day will pass, and you will realize that Michael Johns has an album, and had more than one recording contract over the years.
What next? Will you then look into the fact that there were Idols on previous seasons who had also had recording contracts before their days on Idol? Because there were. And some of them had also recorded albums before they made it onto the show, and those albums were available for sale while they were on the show.
You see, Roger, the thing is...this is not against the rules of the game. And honestly, why should it be? If they had a shot at stardom, and things happened which prevented it from happening the first time, who are you to decide that they shouldn't have a second shot at it, especially if they are as good as you think Carly Smithson is? Why limit them? If they have that kind of talent, what is the problem with allowing them to obtain the exposure they need in order to make a serious go of their music careers through whatever means is available to them? Why limit AI to only those singers who have never even stepped foot into a record company's offices, let alone a recording studio? It just doesn't make sense. And frankly, it leads many people to believe that you have some sort of ulterior motive for attacking these kids. So what's the deal, Roger?
I anxiously look forward to reading tomorrow's "article"...
So in today's "article", our friend Roger blasts Carly's album released under her maiden name, Carly Hennessey. Roger, honey, have you not caught on yet that there is NO RULE whatsoever that states that contestants could not have formerly recorded albums, and could not have formerly had recording contracts? Seriously. It's getting to be a bit ridiculous.
Yes, Carly had a major record deal. She recorded a big budget album. She worked with producers that people have actually heard of. Big whoop!
And frankly, if the record company that she was signed with at the time did put as much money into it as you claim they did, and it sold as poorly as it did at the time, I can't say I blame them for attempting to reap whatever rewards they might be able to get out of having it still for sale while she is on the show. I can promise you that if you're numbers are right about all of that, Carly isn't going to be seeing one penny of the money made on sales of that album. She likely still owes them money for the cost of the production. So what does it matter if she has an album for sale at Amazon, especially one that isn't particularly doing so well? What is it hurting?
And I suppose tomorrow you will discover Brooke White's album. And the day after that, we can expect you to find Kristy Lee Cook's album, and discover that she, too, had a recording contract when she was a teenager. Then one more day will pass, and you will realize that Michael Johns has an album, and had more than one recording contract over the years.
What next? Will you then look into the fact that there were Idols on previous seasons who had also had recording contracts before their days on Idol? Because there were. And some of them had also recorded albums before they made it onto the show, and those albums were available for sale while they were on the show.
You see, Roger, the thing is...this is not against the rules of the game. And honestly, why should it be? If they had a shot at stardom, and things happened which prevented it from happening the first time, who are you to decide that they shouldn't have a second shot at it, especially if they are as good as you think Carly Smithson is? Why limit them? If they have that kind of talent, what is the problem with allowing them to obtain the exposure they need in order to make a serious go of their music careers through whatever means is available to them? Why limit AI to only those singers who have never even stepped foot into a record company's offices, let alone a recording studio? It just doesn't make sense. And frankly, it leads many people to believe that you have some sort of ulterior motive for attacking these kids. So what's the deal, Roger?
I anxiously look forward to reading tomorrow's "article"...
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Idiot "Reporters" and the Drama They Stir Up
So...over the last few days, I've been directing y'all to head over to Amazon.com and to purchase David Cook's solo album, Analog Heart. Sadly, if you click on that link...you'll discover that it is no longer available for purchase. Why on earth would that be? Why, when only a day ago you could purchase the album, and when it was at the TOP of Amazon's downloads, would this album be pulled?
It might have a little something to do with this "article" that is calling David out on releasing an album while he is on AI.
The problem with this "reporter's" allegations is that he has no clue what he's talking about. David's album was released in May of 2006...not while he was on the show. It was released independently, not under any sort of major record label. And he is not signed to any contract currently (nor has he ever been, to my knowledge)...which is what AI requires.
Michael Johns has discussed repeatedly how he had not auditioned for AI before this season, because the timing wasn't right. He was signed to record deals in previous years, and that prevented him from meeting AI's rules. However, he has albums that are currently available for sale, and were available for sale throughout his entire run on American Idol. Go to iTunes, and search for his previous bands The Rising and Film. You'll find albums there that you can purchased and downloaded. Oh yeah, and he recorded a solo album too. It's not available for purchase right now...but you can head over to this Facebook page and listen to it.
Hmmmmm...and you know what? David Cook and Michael Johns aren't the only ones who have previously recorded and released albums that are in this year's crop of contestants on American Idol.
What? You mean, there are more than just the two rockers who have recorded albums before this???
Yes. That is exactly what I mean. You can purchase Brooke White's album at Amazon. And in addition to Michael Johns, two of the other contestants had previous recording contracts. Carly Smithson recorded an album under the name Carly Hennessey, and it is still available to be purchased at Amazon. Like Carly, Kristy Lee Cook had a record deal several years ago, and also has an album, Devoted, available for sale.
So what is the big deal about David Cook's album being out and available for sale? Why is there so much drama surrounding him? The only thing that comes to mind is that his album was doing so well, and people want to spark more controversy. It wasn't enough to call him out for covering covers of songs (and since when is that a crime???), in the hopes that people will stop voting for him because he is "ripping off" these other bands and artists. It wasn't enough to start rumors about a possible romance with Lacey Schwimmer, leading all of his young female fans to tears over the fact that they will never be his girlfriend, and hope that people will stop voting for him because of that. It wasn't enough to harp on the fact that the man has high blood pressure and had to go to the hospital to have it checked out after a performance one night.
With all of the positive press that David Cook is receiving right now (related to his big heart), those who are determined to see the other David win are getting worried. Cookie is gaining in popularity each week. He is getting more and more votes each week. His songs are consistently downloaded the most on iTunes. David Cook is a contender. He could win it all. And that is scaring some who have already in their own minds coronated David Archuleta as this year's American Idol.
Well, guess what? David Archuleta hasn't won yet. And he might not. David Cook could pull this out, and take home the crown. I hope for his sake that he does.
So...was David's album pulled from sale at Amazon because of this "news article"? Did the AI producers force it to happen? Or was it David's choice to pull the album? Those questions remain to be answered. I hope it was David's choice, but I can't help but feel that regardless of his wishes in the matter, it was forced by the Fox News "article" linked above that really doesn't have much credibility. There is nothing in the AI rules that states they can't have recorded and released an album prior to auditioning. There is nothing that states that those albums can't be available for sale. And if his album has been pulled from sale, why haven't the rest of them been pulled as well?
Something is rotten in the state of American Idol...
P.S. You can still head here and purchase David Cook's solo album...but hurry, there is no telling how long it will be there.
It might have a little something to do with this "article" that is calling David out on releasing an album while he is on AI.
The problem with this "reporter's" allegations is that he has no clue what he's talking about. David's album was released in May of 2006...not while he was on the show. It was released independently, not under any sort of major record label. And he is not signed to any contract currently (nor has he ever been, to my knowledge)...which is what AI requires.
Michael Johns has discussed repeatedly how he had not auditioned for AI before this season, because the timing wasn't right. He was signed to record deals in previous years, and that prevented him from meeting AI's rules. However, he has albums that are currently available for sale, and were available for sale throughout his entire run on American Idol. Go to iTunes, and search for his previous bands The Rising and Film. You'll find albums there that you can purchased and downloaded. Oh yeah, and he recorded a solo album too. It's not available for purchase right now...but you can head over to this Facebook page and listen to it.
Hmmmmm...and you know what? David Cook and Michael Johns aren't the only ones who have previously recorded and released albums that are in this year's crop of contestants on American Idol.
What? You mean, there are more than just the two rockers who have recorded albums before this???
Yes. That is exactly what I mean. You can purchase Brooke White's album at Amazon. And in addition to Michael Johns, two of the other contestants had previous recording contracts. Carly Smithson recorded an album under the name Carly Hennessey, and it is still available to be purchased at Amazon. Like Carly, Kristy Lee Cook had a record deal several years ago, and also has an album, Devoted, available for sale.
So what is the big deal about David Cook's album being out and available for sale? Why is there so much drama surrounding him? The only thing that comes to mind is that his album was doing so well, and people want to spark more controversy. It wasn't enough to call him out for covering covers of songs (and since when is that a crime???), in the hopes that people will stop voting for him because he is "ripping off" these other bands and artists. It wasn't enough to start rumors about a possible romance with Lacey Schwimmer, leading all of his young female fans to tears over the fact that they will never be his girlfriend, and hope that people will stop voting for him because of that. It wasn't enough to harp on the fact that the man has high blood pressure and had to go to the hospital to have it checked out after a performance one night.
With all of the positive press that David Cook is receiving right now (related to his big heart), those who are determined to see the other David win are getting worried. Cookie is gaining in popularity each week. He is getting more and more votes each week. His songs are consistently downloaded the most on iTunes. David Cook is a contender. He could win it all. And that is scaring some who have already in their own minds coronated David Archuleta as this year's American Idol.
Well, guess what? David Archuleta hasn't won yet. And he might not. David Cook could pull this out, and take home the crown. I hope for his sake that he does.
So...was David's album pulled from sale at Amazon because of this "news article"? Did the AI producers force it to happen? Or was it David's choice to pull the album? Those questions remain to be answered. I hope it was David's choice, but I can't help but feel that regardless of his wishes in the matter, it was forced by the Fox News "article" linked above that really doesn't have much credibility. There is nothing in the AI rules that states they can't have recorded and released an album prior to auditioning. There is nothing that states that those albums can't be available for sale. And if his album has been pulled from sale, why haven't the rest of them been pulled as well?
Something is rotten in the state of American Idol...
P.S. You can still head here and purchase David Cook's solo album...but hurry, there is no telling how long it will be there.
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