I had planned to write a blog tonight, but it was not my intention to write about the Idol reunion. However, it was a quick, fun blast from the past and too much fun not to share my favorite impressions. It also reminded me why I am still watching after all of these years. Idol... Continue Reading →
Idol Girls Doin’ Work
Kelly. Carrie. And Jax? While it’s quite premature to include Jax (3rd place, Season 14, 2014) among the Idol royalty, she is making her presence known in the pop world. In April I mentioned that she signed a record deal with Atlantic Records. That deal has already started paying off. Jax is in regular rotation... Continue Reading →
Why Don’t Idolists Make Hits Anymore?, Pt. 2
In my last post about why recent Idolists have failed to find success, I left you on a cliffhanger promising to reveal a couple of Idolists who have and why. Gabby Barrett: Be a Country Artist Because Radio Still Rules (but hurry) The Country Music Association (CMA) has identified two issues in promoting their artists:... Continue Reading →
Jax Funny EP – My Musings
Two years ago, 18 year-old Jax was the most charismatic, captivating and capable Idolist in Idol’s penultimate season, and on her way to a third place finish – a result two places lower than it should have been. And not long after that, she was an 19 year-old with 12 cancerous tumors on her thyroid. Now, Jax... Continue Reading →