Happenings in the World of Idol

Happy Tuesday everyone.  Have you been enjoying the teaser spring weather?  I hope so because it isn't going to last -- much like an in-tune note from 95% of this seasons contestants!

Tonight the remaining 8 Girls will be making a last ditch effort to win over fans and earn enough votes to squeak into the Top12.  In all fairness, there really aren't 6 spots open for the girls because Crystal pretty much has a lock on one.  Simon was on Leno last night and he voiced his opinion that Bowersox is the one to beat.  Here's a clip for your viewing pleasure:


 

So that leaves 5 spots for the remaining 7 Girls to fight over.  Based on the performances thus far it would appear that Lilly, Siobhan, Katelyn and Paige have the inside track on 4 of the 5 spots, with Katie, Lacey and Didi battling it out for the final spot.  Which one will earn the final spot?  Will there be any big surprises?  Will anyone have that "moment" that Simon has been imploring them all to strive for?  Tune in tonight at 8pm to find out.

In trying to keep everyone as informed as possible with regard to former Idol contestants still making news - some good (Carrie Underwood) some bad (Chikeze) I bring you the second week of Where Are They Now?

Scott MacIntyre:
Scott is set to release his debut album, Heartstrings on the 11th.  The album features 12 original tracks all written by Scott.  Here are the track titles: 

1. The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
2. Valentine
3. Heartstrings
4. Never Tired
5. Autumn Leaves
6. One Time Too Many
7. Stars
8. In Her Eyes
9. The Sun Still Shines
10. View from Above
11. I'll Take Tom (MySpace Breakup Song)
12. Wedding Song

For those of you who just haven't been the same since Scott was eliminated last year and have been suffering from withdrawal or just want to own Scott's autograph, the first 300 pre-orders will receive a personalized signed copy of the disc.  Go here www.scottmacintyre.com/ to order your's today.  I'm sure there are still plenty of signed copies still available.

Danny Gokey:
Acording to iTunes, Danny Gokey's album, Big Pile of Sh^t, oops, my bad I meant to type My Best Days, was the third best selling album of last week behind Jason Derulo's self titled album and Lady Antebellum's Need You Now.  Way to Gokey, Danny.  I won't be purchasing it but if you like what the Gokey brings, then by all means, get it while it's hot.

Kimberly Caldwell:
The seventh place finisher on Season 2 of Idol appeared on Ellen today to sing her new single Mess of You.  Here's a clip!


 
Jason Castro:
For all you laid back, tree hugging, strumming your guitar by the fire, pot loving, fools out there that have been wondering where your spokes person disappeared to, he was spotted (after a half-hearted and somewhat meandering search) on last night's special episode of "The Bachelor."  Castro was a musical guest for the wedding and performed his new single, That's What I'm Here For.  As an added bonus he also sang a version of Over the Rainbow.  I did not watch the show nor have I ever watched the show but at least the song title explains why he was on the show...here's the clip:
 

 
Adam Lambert:
Last season's runner-up was in Australia recently and performed an acoustic version of Whataya Want From Me on the morning show Sunrise.  Here's the video:
 

 
That's it for today.  While there is other former Idol news, it just didn't make the cut for this week's segment.
 
Until tomorrow!
 
~E