Idol winner’s debut ‘lukewarm’

Published on Jun 9, 2010 by in Crystal Bowersox, Lee Dewyze, Season 9

From The Straits Times

LOS ANGELES – “AMERICAN Idol” winner Lee DeWyze failed to crack Billboard’s Top 10 singles and digital charts in one of the most tepid debuts yet from a champion of the top-rated reality TV show.

DeWyze’s cover version of U2′s “Beautiful Day” entered in 12th place on the digital charts with 95,000 downloads, and in 24th place on the Hot 100 singles charts, according to Nielsen SoundScan data on Thursday. Runner-up Crystal Bowersox fared no better. Her finale song last week, “Up To the Mountain”, debuted at No. 57 on the singles charts and 32nd place on the digital charts with 49,000 downloads.

The pair’s “Falling Slowly” duet from earlier in the season came in at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts. Both DeWyze and Bowersox were overshadowed by singer Katy Perry, whose “California Gurls” retook top billing on the digital charts with 269,000 downloads, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Last year’s “American Idol” winner, Kris Allen, sold 134,00 digital downloads of the original song “No Boundaries” in its first week, entering at No.4. The 2008 champion, David Cook, moved 236,000 downloads and grabbed the No.1 digital spot with his single “The Time of My Life”, Billboard said.

The lukewarm reception for DeWyze and Bowersox, who both signed recording contracts with Sony Entertainment Group, follows the lowest-rated finale since 2002 for the Fox television network’s “American Idol”.

Nielsen data showed that 24.2 million viewers tuned in to Fox last week to watch the former paint salesman take the crown in the finale to a 9th season that lost some 9 per cent of its audience overall, but remained the most-watched TV show in the United States. Fans and media watchers say the format for “Idol” is showing its age, and blamed mediocre contestants and lack of chemistry on the judges panel for the dwindling audience.

 
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American Idol Season 9 Winner Lee Dewyze Signs to 19 Recordings / RCA Records

Published on Jun 9, 2010 by in Lee Dewyze, Season 9

Dewyze’s Debut Album is Set for Release in Fall 2010

From the PR Newswire

LOS ANGELES, June 7 /PRNewswire/ — American Idol Season 9 winner Lee Dewyze has been signed to 19 Recordings/RCA Records. He is preparing to start work on his debut album which is due for release in fall 2010.

The 24 year old Mount Prospect, IL native impressed millions throughout the season taking home this year’s American Idol winning title. Dewyze is a self taught musician who began singing and playing guitar in his teens. Auditioned in Chicago, Dewyze was the only male contestant never to land in the bottom three during American Idol Season 9.

“Lee is the People’s choice, the working class hero who won the hearts of America to become The 9th American Idol,” says Simon Fuller – Creator of American Idol and Founder of 19 Entertainment. “Lee has a powerful voice, integrity and a passion for music that literally brought tears to his eyes. We are all looking forward so much to Lee recording his new album to be released in the late fall.”

“Lee struck a real chord with the American public this season on Idol. His humility coupled with his vast talent and musicianship should make him a big artist for a long time to come,” says Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO RCA/JIVE Label Group. “We at the RCA Label are excited to work with Lee and 19 on an album that speaks to his widespread appeal.”

“Looking back on the last few months and all I gained from my experience on American Idol, it is incredible to know that this is only the beginning for me. Being signed by 19 Entertainment/RCA Records is a dream come true,” says Lee. “I know that by working with them, I have the support that will allow me to record the best possible album I can – an album I’m proud of and confident in.”

Lee will be recording his album over the summer while on the road with the American Idol’s Live tour. The tour kicks off July 1 in Auburn Hills, Michigan and ends September 14 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 
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The Official Results Card

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Ryan Seacrest, Season 9

Ryan Tweeted A Photo Of The Official Results Card

 
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Season 9 Thank You

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Season 9

Season 9 of American Idol has come to a close. While it wasn’t a record breaking season on the blog it was still fun and it wouldn’t have been the same without all of the regulars who dusted off their keyboards in January and rode through the “Twain” Wreck of a season. You all are what make the blog and the reason I devote the time I do into it.

A gigantic thank you to Angie for blogging the results shows again this season. I need a night off and Angie was there again with her wit and spunk to bring you up to the minute results even if it meant puking through the Adam Lambert performance.

A huge thank you to all my mods. You know who you are. You kept sanity to the comments and the shoutbox even though this season the comments were mild in comparison to the past. I try to read through everything, I can’t and I admit I miss stuff but you guys are there to find it and delete it. Thank you so much. You are all re-hired for next season :)

Alan. You are a great guy to put up with the shit I have put you through this season. I have tormented you in comments, on the shoutbox, on facebook and I even threatened to blow up your farm a couple of times. I look back and wonder how you dealt with my crap. Thank you again for all of your dedication to The Idol Radio Show, my blog, me and the readers. You are truly good at what you do even though we give you a ton of grief over it.

Darryl. Thank you again for allowing idolbloglive.com to be a part of the All Digital Radio Network. I feel we have built an awesome partnership and look forward to working with you again next season. If you ever find a way to fire Alan, I am your man and I want an autographed picture of Dr. Larry :)

Keep in mind that I won’t be closing down the blog until January. Angie and I will still blog So You Think You Can Dance and other various reality shows. I will live blog any awards shows and of course be updating the site daily with various American Idol news. Don’t forget we still need to find Simon’s replacement and I will keep the blog updated with the progress.

Again I thank all of you for visiting and reading this season. I had fun and hope you all did as well. Don’t be a stranger. Stop back often and leave some love.

DJSlim and Season 9 Out

 
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Idol Radio Show (5/26/10) – Season Finale

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Idol Radio Show, Season 9

The Idol Radio Show hosted by Alan Attebery and Sir Darryl from 5/26/10.

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It may be the final show of the season, but Alan and Sir Darryl remain in form as Alan declares that Michael Jackson is alive and was on American Idol tonight and Sir Darryl declares that he wants to be there if Scott McIntyre ever falls off the edge of the stage. The guys then reveal the first 6 winners of the night in the season-long Nintendo Wii Sports Package drawing. (Winners will be posted on The Idol Radio Show Website once the drawings have been declared official.) Briarswt, Easy Rider, Zip, and Princess Briana, all from IdolBlogLive.com all called in to talk about American Idol. Another winner was drawn during this time as well. For the break, Alan played Brent Keith’s (Season 8 Group 1 contestant) new song, “Mercy (On My Heart).” After the break, the guys draw another winner in the contest and then talk about Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Ricky Minor. Another contest winner later and the guys talk about Brett Michaels and Alice Cooper. The final contest winner is drawn, this one for the grand prize of the Nintendo Wii Sports Package. The guys give their final comments and thanks to the listeners and fans to end the show.

See you all in January 2010 for Season 5 of The Idol Radio Show.

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Was America Right (Poll)

Published on May 26, 2010 by in Polls, Season 9

Now that America has voted and we have crowned Lee the winner it is time to ask if you think America got it right. Simply leave your vote below and any thoughts in a comment.


 
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Idol Live Blog – Finale (E43)

Published on May 26, 2010 by in Live Blog, Season 9

Tonight we crown a winner. Queen Angie will bring you all your results after the jump.

If you are watching, which I am sure you are, feel free to chat about the show live on the sidebar or leave your thoughts on who your favorites were tonight in a comment. Videos and audio will be updated as fast as possible.

Don’t forget tonight at 11PM EST is the Idol Radio show hosted by Sir Darryl and Alan Attebery. You can Click Here to tune in and listen. You will even be able to call into the show and some of the comments made here might even make it to the show.

(Read The Rest – Click Here)

 
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The Experts Weigh In (Finale)

Published on May 26, 2010 by in Season 9

Tonight we crown a winner. Below are the winner picks of Idol experts across the net. Feel free to tell us who you think will win in a comment.


DJSlim (IBL)

  • Crystal Bowersox
Alan Atteberry (IRS)

  • Lee Dewyze
Sir Darryl (IRS)

  • Crystal Bowersox
Queen Angie (IBL)

  • Lee Dewyze
CB (IBL)

  • Crystal Bowersox
Baby Gracie (IBL)

  • Crystal Bowersox
Dave (VFTW)

  • Crystal Bowersox
 rickey.org

  • Crystal Bowersox
mjsbigblog.com

Post Will Close To Comments @ 7:45PM EST On 5/26/10

 
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Dialidol Predictions (Finale)

Published on May 26, 2010 by in Dialidol, Season 9

Here are you official Dialidol predictions for tonight. Looks like an upset. Leave your thoughts in a comment and tune in tonight at 8PM EST to see who is crowned the winner.

Post Will Close To Comments @ 7:45PM EST On 5/26/10

 
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Idol Radio Show (5/25/10)

Published on May 26, 2010 by in Idol Radio Show, Season 9

The Idol Radio Show hosted by Alan Attebery and Sir Darryl from 5/25/10.

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Sir Darryl is very nervous as the next to last “Idol Radio Show” starts. Can he find his inner peace in time to do the show? Darryl says his nervousness is excusable since Crystal Bowersox looked nervous at the beginning of American Idol while Lee DeWyze looked nervous throughout the rest of the show. Alan decides to take a detour off AI to talk about Jesse James (get him OFF our TVs) and Lindsay Lohan (get her IN a rehab program). TMZ had a spy in the rehearsals, which didn’t go as well as one would hope. Alan and Sir Darryl talk about the differences in when people called into the radio show last season versus this season. This leads to a discussion about whether people are voting for the two finalists because of their singing or because of who they are. After the break, the guys talk about each performance and make their picks to win.

During the show, Alan gave out another Nintendo Wii Sports Package secret word or phrase. Put the secret word/phrase in an e-mail and send it, along with your first and last name, to [email protected] by 7 AM CDT on Wednesday, May 26. For each correct secret word or phrase you submit, you will receive an entry for the Season Finale drawing to win a Nintendo Wii Sports Package or one of several other prizes. Visit The Idol Radio Show Website for all the rules and the list of prizes.

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