Kellie Pickler has received some of the best reviews of her career for 100 Proof, an album that foregrounds her traditional country influences. Critics consistently praise her decision to move away from the pop-leaning, quirky persona of her first two records and embrace a more mature, natural sound that suits her voice and artistic identity. … Read more

Haley Reinhart returned to American Idol earlier this season as a mentor during Hollywood Week, and she says the experience reminded her how much she enjoys guiding emerging singers. In a recent interview with OK Magazine, she reflected on how the show launched her career and expressed a desire to take on a judging role … Read more

Bench Idol: David Archuleta David Archuleta, who finished as runner-up on Season 7 of American Idol, continues to expand his international presence. With his clear vocal tone, earnest delivery and boyish charm, Archuleta has become an appealing figure for global audiences and brands alike. Recently he joined the roster of endorsers for Bench, one of … Read more

Monday Night Broadcast Ratings: The Voice and Dancing With the Stars Remain Tight (May 1) Monday night television on May 1 saw a modest overall decline in broadcast ratings across the major networks. The two prime-time competition programs, The Voice and Dancing With the Stars, drew very similar household ratings, making for one of the … Read more

Monday TV Ratings: The Bachelor Tops The Voice in the Key 18-49 Demo The latest national ratings for Monday night show that ABC’s The Bachelor nudged ahead in the coveted 18-49 demographic for its season finale. Preliminary and afternoon updates indicate The Bachelor rose from a 2.0 to a 2.2 in the demo, securing the … Read more

American Idol Season 11: Schedule and Format Through March Below is the confirmed schedule and format overview for American Idol’s 11th season through March, when the first week of finals begins. The show retains the familiar structure from the previous season: extensive auditions, Hollywood rounds, a performance challenge, and sudden-death semifinals leading into the live … Read more

Scotty McCreery continues to lead the Country Album Sales chart for a second consecutive week with Seasons Change. The record also sits at number three on Top Country Albums, the combined chart, while his single “Five More Minutes” remains atop the Country Recurrent Airplay chart for the second week as well. Below is a roundup … Read more

David Foster Hosts Tribute Concert in Los Angeles to Honor Michael Johns On the evening of September 23, producer David Foster hosted a tribute concert in Los Angeles to honor the memory of Michael Johns, the 35-year-old singer who rose to fame on Season 7 of American Idol and who passed away suddenly last month. … Read more

The summer concert season keeps rolling as many beloved singing-show alums take to stages across the country. Below is the curated concert schedule for Thursday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 21, highlighting where you can catch these performers this week. The listings include a mix of intimate club appearances, fairgrounds shows, festivals, and notable venues … Read more

When Kelly Clarkson announced a Today Show appearance scheduled for September 8, fans immediately began to speculate that the original American Idol winner might use the high-profile morning program to debut new music. That buzz intensified when Clarkson posted a short tease on social media: a 15-second clip marked with the date “September 7.” Shortly … Read more