For those of you who think American Idol is th fastest way to the top of the music industry, be warned: even Idols get the axe. Phil Stacey parted ways with his label, Lyric Street, according to the Country Standard Time. But that’s OK, because he’s signed with Christian label, Reunion. The website cites Stacey’s…

Last night’s episode of “American Idol” in Jacksonville was without much excitement. (You can read my American Idol recaps at NewChristianVoices.com.) But Kara DioGuardi did give contestant Darin Darnell some excellent advice. Darnell was a bit weepy because his buddy got cut, and he was having trouble pulling himself together in front of the judges.…

Chris Sligh, American Idol Season 6 finalist (at what point can we stop id’ing AI alum by that credit?), has co-written the new Rascal Flatt’s single, “Here Comes Goodbye.” The song was written by Sligh and Clint Lagerberg, who also co-wrote the single “Empty Me”, from Sligh’s debut Christian album Running Back To You. “Clint…

I know it’s still early in the competition, but last night’s auditions in Kansas City showcased Danny Gokey, a singer from Milwaukee who lost his wife just four weeks before that audition. The show’s producers milked that story, didn’t they? I don’t think any of the contestants whose tragedies were highlighted – from the blind…

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