photo credit: David Lehr Morgan Wallen cleared to sing again after doctors ordered six weeks of vocal rest Morgan Wallen announced on Wednesday, June 7, that he has been cleared to sing again following a period of medical vocal rest. The country artist had to cancel six weeks of shows after being advised by doctors … Read more
Pictured: Drake Milligan — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) This year marks the 50th anniversary of the CMA Fest in Nashville. As the longest-running country music festival in the world, CMA Fest returns Thursday, June 8 through Sunday, June 11 in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing hundreds of artists together across multiple stages. Fans from around the globe … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) MEGAN DANIELLE, IAM TONGI, HAVEN MADISON, COLIN STOUGH American Idol alums headline 19 Recordings “19 Takeover” showcase ahead of CMA Festival 19 Recordings, the record label associated with American Idol, is hosting a free artist showcase called “19 Takeover” on Wednesday, June 7 at The Valentine in Nashville. The event will kick off … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) KATY PERRY Katy Perry American Idol Controversy: The press, fair coverage or bullying? Tabloid outlets thrive on drama, and this season they repeatedly turned their attention to Katy Perry’s role on American Idol. Coverage from publications known for sensational headlines often highlighted supposed “controversies” involving Perry, framing routine moments and typical reality TV … Read more
(l-r) Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Terry Crews, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara (Photo by: Sami Drasin/NBC) America’s Got Talent 2023 FULL Season 18 Episode Schedule America’s Got Talent returns for Season 18 in 2023, premiering on Tuesday, May 30 on NBC and running through late September. This page outlines the full broadcast schedule as announced by … Read more
Pictured: Kelly Clarkson — (Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal) Kelly Clarkson on Wanting a ‘Healthy’ and ‘Fun’ Work Environment In a recent conversation with Nancy O’Dell on TalkShopLive, Kelly Clarkson addressed reports alleging a toxic atmosphere behind the scenes of The Kelly Clarkson Show. She also discussed the show’s planned relocation to New York City and … Read more
American Idol season 10 winner Scotty McCreery to be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame More than a decade after being crowned the winner of American Idol’s tenth season, North Carolina native Scotty McCreery continues to earn recognition in his home state. The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame announced that McCreery … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) IAM TONGI, OLIVER STEELE, MICHAEL WILLIAMS, WARREN PEAY, COLIN STOUGH, MEGAN DANIELLE, ZACHARIAH SMITH , LUCY LOVE, NAILYAH SERENITY, TYSON VENEGAS, KAEYRA, OLIVIA SOLI, MATT WILSON, HAVEN MADISON, NUTSA, WÉ ANI, PAIGE ANNE, MARIAH FAITH, HANNAH NICOLAISEN, MARYBETH BYRD American Idol 2023 contestants join forces in Nashville and online for “The Losers Circle” … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) RYAN SEACREST, MEGAN DANIELLE, IAM TONGI American Idol wins the 2023 rating race vs The Voice and The Masked Singer. The Voice draws the most total viewers The 2023 midseason for network reality competition shows is complete, and the overnight Nielsen numbers reveal a close but clear outcome. Using final overnight ratings as … Read more
(ABC/Eric McCandless) IAM TONGI American Idol winner Iam Tongi enjoys the “drama” of “rigging” accusations Iam Tongi, the 18-year-old winner of American Idol, recently spoke about the online controversy that followed his victory. The UK Daily Mail interviewed him this week, and the first question raised by that outlet involved the accusations from some viewers … Read more
