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American Idol Season 11 : Savannah Audition

2012-01-20T03:06:00.000+07:00

Wohooo.... American Idol Season 11 is back!! and yesterday is season premiere of the season 11. Many great contestant show up in Savannah Audition. This city have a lot of talent and also in this city we will meet brother and sister who audition last year too. Here it is the recap of Savannah Audition...

First contestant who came to the audition is David Leathers Jr. and he ever compete with Scotty McCreery in local city competition. David has a younger look, so I didn't expect that he is 17 years old. I think he eleven or twelve years old. I like his voice, but I hate the style because he looks so cocky. Not my favorite, but I think he can do well in Hollywood Weeks.

The contestant in Savannah more more hot after David and there are :
- Gaby Carruba
She sang "Sunday Morning" from Maroon 5. She sang so cool and my body can move by the beat of her voice. What a nice voice from 15 years old girl.

-Brianna Faulk, Neco Starr, Molly Hunt, and Elise Testone
Four of them also made it to the Hollywood Weeks. Savannah really bring joy in the beginning of audition, many great talent show up in this audition. Amazing!...

But.... the awful thing yet to come because next is time for Jessica Whitely. Nothing good from her, the voice is so awful and make all the judges quite for a while because speechless by the awful voice of her haha....

After Jessica, we met with twin brother Ryan Seacrest who named as Shaun Kraisman. He has a voice really similar with Ryan Seacrest and also the face at some angle really looks like Ryan Seacrest. Unfortunately Shaun voice not so good like his personality, so he must go home.

My favorite so far in this audition is Shanon Magrone. I love her because her voice is the voice that makes people want to hear the voice. She has an attractive voice, love her and hopefully she can doing well in Hollywood Weeks.

The woman who live in tend in the middle of forest Amy Brumfield. I also like her voice, very unique and different. Even though I love her and support her, but in my heart I doubt her and I think she will be have a trouble in killer week Hollywood Weeks. I hope I'm wrong, but based on the experience in previous season, many quirky and unique singer must stopped the journey at Hollywood Weeks round one or two (group round).

The man who called himself has a voice like Daughtry and Brad Praisley, he is Joshua Chavis. When he said that, in a second I doubt him because usually the awful singer have a big confidence and like him have a voice like Daughtry or Brad Praisley, but in fact his voice like a broken radio. Very awful...

15 years old girl named Stephanie Renae who Randy said not ready yet to compete in Hollywood Weeks, but still made it to the Hollywood Weeks because got vote from Steven Taylor and Jennifer Lopez. She has incredible voice, but I'm not sure she can handle the pressure in Hollywood Weeks, although like that I still believe that the experience in Hollywood Weeks will be a huge experience for her because it will make her more strong and mature as a singer.

My favorite siblings, Schylar Dixon and Colton Dixon showed up again in this season. Unfortunately, Colton Dixon not auditioning for this season, but the judges not let him so easily. The judges force him to audience and order the sister to bring Colton Dixon to the main room of the audition. Both of them have a great voice. Colton have a great voice and we already know by see him in Hollywood Weeks last season, but the sister also have a good voice because her tone is so unique and make me remember with Xenia from the voice, very unique tone and just by her unique tone, she can sold herself by just her voice.

Day 1 closed by Jennifer got a goosebumps from a singer who have a big heart in society real world life by become a nurse in autism people, awesome heart and awesome voice too and she is Lauren Mink. Definitely Lauren went to Hollywood Weeks, but is she can survive? I don't know 50:50 for her....

Day 2 open by a funny audition from Mauwena Kodja. Every judges said that his have a really bad voice and Randy give him a challenge to find the people who says that him have a great voice. Shockingly, He can find the people who says that him have a great voice and they are a grandpa and little girls, so pretty obvious that he has a bad voice because I'm not really trust by opinion a grandpa or little girls.

Ashlee Altise is one of surprising contestant because I never expect that her have a great voice because the personality is too over the top. My point of view change when I heard the voice by her, actually she has a great voice and combine with great personality, so she can nail this competition if she can consistent and bring the best performance every single time in Hollywood Weeks.

Erica Nowak is insane lady and really suit with Steven Taylor because both of them are nuts. Erica Nowak grab Steven ass and also Randy ass, OMG!!! hahahaha.... but it funny moment to remember hahaha....

The beautiful lady with quality of voice who just only mediocre can go through into Hollywood Weeks and she is Brittany Kerr. The beauty of her and the sexyness of her can't be doubt, but the voice I must agree with Jennifer Lopez not strong enough for heat competition like American Idol. So for Brittany Kerr, I hope you get a lesson about how to sing with good before Hollywood Weeks begin because if not with a simple easy cut decision she will going home.

Savannah audition closed by the outstanding performance by Phillip Phillips. Both of his performance are great, when not using guitar his great and when using guitar his performance was amazing. Really a real contender for this season, watch out guys because Phillip is someone hard to beat.

That's all my recap about Savannah audition..... can wait for another city audition.... See Ya!...

American Idol Season 11 Today!! on Star World

2012-01-19T02:37:00.000+07:00

Yippie!! my favorite show of the year finally coming in this January 2012, I mean coming today!!...

Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Taylor travel around America to find the next superstar who they calleed American Idol. Last year is a great season for American Idol because the three judges can find amazing talent around America, season 10 is a hot season and one of the best season of entire American Idol history. Not only because the winner is awesome singer, but the whole talent is amazing. When the battle of top 13 is begin, very hard to predict who will win because every single contestant really neck to neck.

I hope the season 11 of American Idol great like last year because I want the hot show like last year (many surprising moment, up and down moment, shock result show and many more). Last year winner also make a great achievement in the real world because Scotty can breakthrough the Billboard top 200 and sit in the number one place. Season 10 also prove that American Idol can still produce a brilliant singer without intervention of Simon Cowell and also prove that alumni of American Idol still can compete in the real world of music industry.

I also have a hope for this year and this is my biggest hope for American Idol season 11 and that is I want the winner is Female because the last female winner is Jordin Spark in Season 6. After that from season 7 to season 10, all winner is male. Season 7 is the year for David Cook, Season 8 is a celebration for Kris Allen, Season 9 is a time to shine for Lee Dewyze and Season 10 is the breakthrough year for Scotty McCreery. So finger cross and big hope that all female in this year strong enough to win the title.

In season 10, in my opinion the female singer are strong enough to win the competition. There are Pia Toscano, Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinheart, and Thia Megia who have a big potential to win the competition. Unfortunately people of American more support the male singer because the front runner like Pia Toscano must eliminated in Top 9, that was the biggest shock elimination in Season 10. Thia Megia also lack of charm to can pull the attention of people of American and also lack of innovative to her performance, because of that Thia Megia must eliminated together with Naima Adedapo in Top 11 (Second Round). Haley Reinheart also have strong potential to win, but American more fall in love with Scotty and Lauren, so Haley voted off in top 3. Lauren actually made it into the final, but Scotty is too strong for Lauren and make Lauren must satisfied in second place. So..... even the female singer is strong enough to win, but without support from American people they can't win, great singer like Pia Toscano who have the all it takes to be the winner cannot win the competition because lack of vote to keep stay her in the competition. I hope people of American want to pick up they telephone and vote for female singers. C'mon this is the time for female!! it's so boring to see a boy again to win the competition hehehehe....

So... don't forget to watch American Idol Season 11 today in Star World for all people who live in Asia-Pacific region.

111 Songs of ArD End Year Playlist 2011

2011-12-18T14:01:00.000+07:00

1.Smash – I Heart You

2.Katy Perry – Fireworks

3.LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem

4.Jenifer Lopez Feat. Pitbull – On The Floor

5.Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera – Move Like Jagger

6.Jessie James – Price Tag

7.Adele – Rolling in the Deep

8.2NE1 – Lonely

9.Super Junior – Mr. Simple

10.Bruno Mars – Grenade

11.2NE1 – I Am The Best

12.Lady Gaga – Born This Way

13.Bad Meets Evil Feat. Bruno Mars - Lighter

14.Pink – Perfect

15.Britney Spears – Till The World End

16.Agnes Monica – Paralyzed

17.Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song

18.Ungu Feat. Andien – Saat Bahagia

19.7 Icon – Playboy

20.Cherybelle – Dilema

21 - 30

21.Katy Perry – Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)

22.Pitbull Feat. Neyo – Give Me Everything

23.Nicki Minaj – Superbass

24.Katy Perry Feat. Kanye West – E.T

25.Afgan – Panah Asmara

26.Enrique Iglesias Feat. Pitbull - Tonight

27.Taylor Swift – Back To December

28.Simple Plan Feat. Natasha Badingfield – Jet Lag

29.Big Bang – Love Song

30.Avril Lavigne – Wish You Were Here

31 - 40

31.2PM – Hands Up

32.Girls Generation – The Boys

33.Rossa – Ku Menunggu

34.Jenifer Lopez - Papi

35.Ari Lasso Feat. Ariel Tatum – Karena Ku Tlah Denganmu

36.RAN – Sepeda

37.Adele – Someone Like You

38.Katy Perry – The One That Got Away

39.Kelly Clarkson – Mr. Know It All

40.Animal – Neon Trees

41 - 50

41.Vierra – Terlalu Lama

42.Jessie James – Nobody’s Perfect

43.One Republic – Good Life

44.Far East Movement Feat. Ryan Tedder – Rocketeer

45.Citra – Everybody Knew

46.The Wanted – Heart Vacancy

47.James Morisson – I Won’t Let You Go

48.Christina Perri – A Thousand Years

49.Demi Lovato – Skyscraper

50.Wali – Doaku Untukmu Sayang

51 - 60

51.Linkin Park - Iridescent

52.Bruno Mars – It Will Rain

53.Christina Perri – Jar of Hearts

54.MBLAQ – Mona Lisa

55.Rihanna – California King Bed

56.Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get Enough

57.Beast - Fiction

58.Kotak – Tendangan Dari Langit

59.Vidi Aldiano – Gadis Genit

60.Wonder Girls – Be My Baby

61 - 70

61.Anang & Ashanti – Jodohku

62.Miss A – Goodbye Baby

63.Agnes Monica – Rindu

64.Chris Brown Feat. Justin Bieber – Next To You

65.Britney Spears – Hold It Against Me

66.Owl City – Aligator Sky

67.Lady Gaga – You and I

68.Anji – Ternyata Cinta

69.Westlife – Safe

70.Geisha – Remuk Jantungku

71 - 80

71.Nicole Scherzinger – Right There

72.Super Junior – A-Cha

73.Sammy Simorangkir – Sedang Apa dan Dimana

74.Selena Gomez – Love You Like A Love Song

75.Mulan Jameela Feat. The Law – Abracadabra

76.Rihanna – S&M

77.Taylor Swift – Mean

78.Lady Gaga – The Edge Of Glory

79.Kesha - Blow

80.David Guetta Feat. Florida & Nicki Minaj – Where Them Girls At

81 - 90

81.G.Na – Top Girl

82.Taylor Swift – Sparks Fly

83.Selena Gomez – Who Says

84.Armada – Pemilik Hati

85.Padi – Tempat Terakhir

86.Lee Dewyze – Sweet Serendipity

87.The Wanted – All Time Low

88.Gym Class Heroes Feat. Adam Lavine – Stereohearts

89.Simple Plan Feat. Ryan Tedder – Can’t Keep My Hands of You

90.Drive – Pencuri Hati

91 - 100

91.Beyonce – Best Thing I Ever Had

92.Linkin Park – Burning in the Skies

93.Jessie James – Who You Are

94.The Click Five – Don’t Let Me Go

95.Chris Brown – Yeah3x

96.Avril Lavigne – Smile

97.Paramore – Playing GOD

98.Avril Lavigne – What The Hell

99.David Cook – The Last Goodbye

100.Armada – Cinta Itu Buta

101 - 111

101.Coldplay – Every Teardrop is Waterfall

102.Lee Dewyze – Beautiful Like You

103.Colbie Caillat – I Do

104.Dragon Boys – Love You No More

105.Indah Dewi Pertiwi – Hipnotiz

106.My Chemical Romance – Sing

107.Last Child – Percayalah

108.Latinka – Aku Bisa Mati

109.Shontelle – Say Hello To Goodbye

110.Ungu – Dia Atau Diriku

111.Beyonce – Run The World (Girls)

5 Promising Boyband/GIrlband Indonesia in 2011

2011-12-03T04:23:00.000+07:00

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia (Part 4)

5 Promising Boyband/GIrlband Indonesia in 2011

This post still the continue from the last post with the title "Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia".......

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia (Part 1)

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia (Part 2)

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia (Part 3)

....... and this is the fourth part and final part of this topic. In the final part, I share about 5 promising boyband/girlband Indonesia in 2011. From many boyband and girlband, I pick five actually six who based on my analysis they are the most promising boyband/girlband in 2011. All of this just based on my analysis and my opinion. Without any more discussion, here they are the promising boyband/girlband Indonesia in 2011....

5. DRAGON BOYS / HITZ

Between Dragon Boys and Hitz, I could not pick one who better because there are plus and minus of both boybands this.

Dragon Boys, I place them in fifth position because of the song. Their song is entitled "Love You No More" is quite famous in the music industry Indonesia, but something less than this boybands and seen as a weakness is in terms of commercial importance.

Inversely proportional to the Hitz. Hitz is a very commercial boybands, ranging from clothing used and coupled with the news that states one of its personnel in direct imports from Korea. My opinion says that the song popularized by Hitz entitled "Yes Yes Yes Yes" more disgusting belong to the song to be heard. We are sorry if have to talk like that because the more often heard the song instead of the more liked even more do not want to hear, but the beginning of the song good enough to be heard and the video clip its pretty good working on, but the chorus of the song is so awful, although very easy to remember the lyric of the chorus is so pathetic and the melody not really good to be heard also the dance of the chorus part not really good too. So in my mind the song not too good, but it is very commercial boybands. Although the song's disgusting, but because of that the song become so memorable and a scourge on society

Because of the differences that I describe above that make me difficult to choose which one is better because they have flaws and strengths that when the combine into the same value for both. My prediction if Hitz can release a better single than this they can be more successful than this and beat Dragon Boys

4. MAX 5

Max 5 has a pretty good boybands composition because in terms of their voice is not bad, in terms of their koreo can be given two thumbs up, and they are also sufficient for the commercial entertainment industry. Unfortunately the song is less good and less sell them placed in fourth position. In addition, Max 5 continues to commercialize their boybands by making a reality show which tells of their lives and also be hosted on a television show in Indonesia.

If they could make a song more and more selling okay, Max 5 is the boybands that must be taken into account in Indonesia.

3. 7 ICONS

Even though their songs have lyrics that are not so good and for some people sound cheap, but the melody of the song can make people forget about it and drifted into the melody in the song. If only the melody of the song is not too good then it will be like Hits the song will be sounded disgusting.

7 Icons are placed in third position because they have a nice composition. Their songs are so catchy with great melodies as well (although some people do not like because it was cheap and disgusting), but people who do not like the songs they learned their songs because their songs are so easy to remember. In addition, they are good enough to do the dance, their voices were quite OK, the fashion styles they were quite okay for this business, and quite commercial.

They also managed to toss their girlband name by making a TV series in one of the major television stations in Indonesia. Unfortunately they are too slow to release the next single after "Playboy" so as to make the toughest competitor 7 Icons can quickly match them and even surpass them.

2. CHERRYBELLE

Toughest competitor 7 Icons is Cherrybelle. Cherrybelle was born in Indonesia Music Industry over the back of the "7 Icons", but the characteristic that they offer to attract the attention of Indonesian society quickly.

They also have a very nice composition to offer. Starting from the physical beauty and interesting and cute, fashion is always compact and very girly, some of them have a good voice, they also have a dance that was decisive, powerful and compact, the first single of them were very popular in Indonesia, and of course make girlband is very commercial.

One other thing that indicates that Cherrybelle go beyond other girlband by taking one of the awards in the Inbox Award by winning the award in the category of Girlband Ter-Inbox in other words the best girlband.

Cherrybelle do not wait too long in issuing the next song and this is what makes 7 Icons increasingly unmatched by Cherrybelle. Not only the next song released quickly, but the mini-album from Cherrybelle was issued in a period not too long. 7 Icons released their second single almost at the same time with Cherrybelle released their second single and their mini album.

Now, Cherrybelle more crazy famous because they make not only one television program but more than that and also not in one TV station but more than one television station.

1. SMASH

In position one of course is SMASH. This boyband no one can rival. they are the pioneers of the boyband and girlband are endemic in Indonesia. So far they have released four singles and a mini album of course they were already released and marketed through outlets KFC ("Laura Love" and "Agnes Monica" when marketing the album through KFC managed to sell up to 1 million copies).

SMASH also made many television programs and in various television stations. This makes them the name soared.

SMASH also increasingly leaving its rivals to snatch the award in Inobx award by winning the category Boyband Ter-Inbox (Boyband permirsa best choice).

In terms of composition, SMASH is not a boy band with the most amazing voice and not a boy band with the most riveting dance. It's just that they are able to combine the advantages of each of its personnel to become one and that's what they sell to many audiences in Indonesia. In addition, they are pioneers and they managed to maintain their existence in the world of Indonesian music in an appropriate manner and good, so that their names never recede and disappear from the world of entertainment universe in Indonesia.

Therefore, a lot of media that crowned SMASH is one of the most shining artist in 2011 and definitely I agree too!!!...

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia (Part 3)

2011-12-02T15:15:00.000+07:00

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia (Part 1)

Let’s continue to another post and still talks about phenomenon boyband and girlband in Indonesia. I already talked about boyband In the last post and now I will talk about girlband. The girlband came up to Indonesia music industry after smash come, so in my opinion every girlband who rise now still the follower of smash hehehe…..

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia (Part 2)

But the pioneer of the girlband is….. I can say 7 Icons, but not too long after 7 Icons show up, the competitor ready battle with them in the Indonesia music industry and they are Cherrybelle. 7 Icons release their first single called “Playboy” and that song like “I Heart You” really happening in many places. The catchy word and so easy to remember really similar like smash did with their first single. 7 Icons also play as actress in TV station in Indonesia and this is make the girlband more famous in Indonesia.

The real contender, Cherrybelle is not easy to beaten. Cherrybelle is ready to beat 7 Icons in the music industry. Cherybelle released their first single called “Dilema” and that single also really happening especial in teenager. The song is very cute, the words is so catchy and the style very memorable. They also made a nick for them called "Chibby".

Before I continue my post, I will share to you the video from 7 Icons and Cherrybelle

7 Icons - Playboy

Cherybelle - Dilema

How about the other girlband?? In my opinion 7 Icons and Cherrybelle still in top of the list, but there are Maskara, Princess, Super Geulis, and many more of girl bands in Indonesia. Wow there’s a plenty of them right, but the song just okay for me and still hard to beat the single “Playboy” and “Dilema”. Here they are with their first single….

Maskara - Boys

5 Bidadari - Aku Atau Dia

Super Girlies - Malu Malu Mau

Princess - Jangan Pergi

Blink - Sendiri Lagi

What do you think? Who do you like? And who do you love? I will discuss about 5 potential boyband/girlband who can raise to the top of the game in Indonesia Music Industry based on my opinion. Just check it out in my next post.

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia (Part 2)

2011-12-01T14:38:00.000+07:00

In the few past months, I talked about boyband and girlband in Indonesia. This post continues from that post. In this post I will share and discuss about the boyband and the girlband who came out to the Indonesia Music Industry.

Phenomenon Girl Bands & Boy Bands Indonesia

Let’s first talk about the boybands…..

The pioneer of make boyband trend comeback is Smash. Smash is the first boyband who rise in Indonesia music industry. When Indonesia music industry still happening about group band and melayu song, Smash came with a catchy song called “I Heart You”. That single make a boom shot in the Indonesia Music Industry. That song plays in many place like radio, television, mall, and other place. This is the song who make many boyband follow Smash to make Indonesia music industry more variety and colorful, but it's make a boyband fever like bieber fever.

SMASH - I Heart You

Many boyband come to Indonesia Music Industry, but only few of them who really have a potential to be great superstar. Before I talk about who great boyband and who didn’t, let me introduce the new boybands who coming to the Indonesia Music Industry.

Max 5 - Cinta Rahasia

Hits - Yes Yes Yes

XO-IX - Cukuplah Sudah

Dragon Boys - Love You No More

S9B - AC/DC

Treeji - Tak Mungkin

3in1 - Sexy

NSG Star - Di Samping Ku

and two below are the boy band that makes the song to be funny and more towards comedy... here they are

The Biang K-Rocks - Jempol Digoyang

Smosh - Bibirmu Dower

above are some of the boy band that I know, might be out there, there are still many boyband that which I do not know that I do not share it here....

Smash definitely is one of the great rising boyband in Indonesia and they totally have a total package to be a great superstar in Indonesia and also they are the pioneer of the trend boyband/girlband now. Hmmmm… and who else?? I will talk about this later because before I talked about that I will share my opinion about the Girlband……

But in the next post because you will open this page so heavy if I talk in here too….. See ya in the next post….

Goes to Part 3

American Music Awards : 6 Unbelievable Performances AMA 2011

2011-11-28T02:56:00.000+07:00

Like what I said before that American Music Awards is a cool event and there was plenty artist who perform with insanely wonderful. I sort became six performances and who they are? without wasting time again and talk too much, let's go to the main business.....

6. Chris Brown - Medley

5. Will.I.Am Feat. Jennifer Lopez & Mick Jagger

4. Kelly Clarkson - Mr. Know It All

3. Jennifer Lopez Feat. Pitbull - Papi/On The Floor

2. Nicki Minaj & David Guetta - Turn Me On/Superbass

1. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem/Sexy and I Know It

That's all six performances who in my opinion was really really great and wonderful. Definitely LMFAO deserve number one spot because they are closing performance and that performance was a huge closing performance, the peak moment is right in the end of the show. The opening of the show also sensational, the opening number perform by Nicky Minaj and David Guetta, spectacular opening number, the heat is really burning in the beginning of the show, hot hot hot performance by Nicki Minaj & David Guetta, Amazing opening and wonderful closing.

Jennifer Lopez also don't want to be covered by Nicki Minaj performance and LMFAO performance, she deliver amazing performance too by sing "Papi" and the famous song of 2011 "On The Floor". Another hot performance by Jennifer Lopez. Although Kelly Clarkson just sing one song "Mr. Know It All", but the arrangement of the song is really different and make the song more catchy and more good, also the act stage very supportive to the song and make her performance nice to remember.

The lighting of American Music Awards 2011 is insane!! because it's so damned great and awesome. It really looks in Will.I.Am performance and Chris Brown performance. Both of them show the act stage full of playing lightning who insanely great and awesome. The song was bring it with very nice, the act stage also good, and plus the awesome playing lighting of the stage. All of that make both performance deserve spot in number five and six.

Video : From Youtube.com

American Music Awards : 2011 AMA's Winners & Nominees

2011-11-27T00:56:00.000+07:00

American Music Awards 2011 is what a wonderful event. The winners are fabulous and the performers very spectacular. Many moment I can remember from this music award event. What a great event, not like in Indonesia because in Indonesia if we have the award event the time of the event maybe can reach 5 hours until 6 hours, too long time and usually I get bored to follow that event until the end. AMA 2011 approximately held by 3 hours, but every single moment and every single minute I enjoy it. Wish Indonesia have a great event like this, no one artist who sing by lip-sync, every artist bring something different in their performance in the stage so make the audience who watched got chill and got a wow moment from that event.

AMA 2011 is rockksss event..... anyway I will share to you the nominees and the winners of the American Music Awards 2011. Here they are.....

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT

Katy Perry

the first female artist in Pop Music to have five #1 hit songs from a single album

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

TAYLOR SWIFT

Katy Perry

Adele

Lady Gaga

Lil Wayne

SPRINT NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Hot Chelle Rae

The Band Perry

Miguel

Wiz Khalifa

FAVORITE POP/ROCK MALE ARTIST

Bruno Mars

Justin Bieber
Pitbull

FAVORITE POP/ROCK FEMALE ARTIST

Adele

Katy Perry
Lady Gaga

FAVORITE POP/ROCK BAND/DUO/GROUP

Maroon 5

LMFAO
One Republic

FAVORITE POP/ROCK ALBUM

21 - Adele

Born This Way - Lady Gaga
Loud - Rihanna

FAVORITE COUNTRY MALE ARTIST

Blake Shelton

Brad Praisley
Jason Aldean

FAVORITE COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST

Taylor Swift

Miranda Lambert
Sara Evans

FAVORITE COUNTRY BAND/DUO/GROUP

Lady Antebellum

The Band Perry
Zav Brown Band

FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUM

Speak Now - Taylor Swift

My Kinda Party - Jason Aldean
The Band Perry - The Band Perry

FAVORITE RAP/HIP HOP ARTIST

Nicki Minaj

Kanye West
Lil Wayne

FAVORITE RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM

Pink Friday - Nicki Minaj

The Carter IV - Lil Wayne
Watch The Throne - Jay Z & Kanye West

FAVORITE SOUL/R&B MALE ARTIST

Usher

Chris Brown
Trey Songz

FAVORITE SOUL/R&B FEMALE ARTIST

Beyonce

Kelly Rowland
Rihanna

FAVORITE SOUL/R&B ALBUM

Loud - Rihanna

F.A.M.E - Chris Brown
4 - Beyonce

FAVORITE ALTERNATIVE ARTIST

Foo Fighters

The Black Keys
Mumford & Sons

FAVORITE ADULT CONTEMPORARY ARTIST

Adele

Bruno Mars
Katy Perry

FAVORITE LATIN ARTIST

Jenifer Lopez

Enrique Iglesias
Pitbull

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST

Casting Crowns

Tobymac
Thirdday

Source : ABC.com & Many more Source
The picture from : ABC.com & Many more source

MTV EMA 2011 : The Winners

2011-11-07T00:02:00.000+07:00

The winners of MTV EMA 2011 already revealed. In this post, I will share all the winners of MTV EMA 2011. Here it is.....

To see the nominees you can see this post

MTV EMA 2011 : MTV Europe Music Awards Belfast 2011 - Nominations

Here they are the winner of MTV Europe Music Award 2011

BEST MALE

Justin Bieber

BEST FEMALE

Lady Gaga

BEST NEW

Bruno Mars

BEST POP

Justin Bieber

BEST ROCK

Linkin Park

BEST ALTERNATIVE

30 Seconds To Mars

BEST HIP HOP

Eminem

BEST SONG

Lady Gaga - Born This Way

BEST VIDEO

Lady Gaga - Born This Way

BEST LIVE

Katy Perry

BEST WORLD STAGE

30 Seconds To Mars

BEST PUSH

Bruno Mars

BIGGEST FANS

Lady Gaga

BEST WORLDWIDE ACT

Big Bang

Source : Video from Youtube.com

The article from : http://tv.mtvema.com/

Picture from : http://tv.mtvema.com/

Four American Idol Finalists Ready To Rocks The World!

2011-11-04T17:49:00.000+07:00

Before this article, I was talked about Scotty McCreery album and also about the album who can sit in number one of Billboard Top 200. In this post, I will talk about another finalist in American Idol who recently released their new single and their new album. I have three finalist of American idol that I will discuss in this post, definitely not Scotty McCreery because I already have a special post for Scotty McCreery album and his achievement in Billboard Chart.

Scotty McCreery - I Love You This Big

Scotty McCreery Dominates The Chart & Talk "Clear as Days"

The three finalists that I will talk are from Season 1, Season 7 and Season 10.

From Season 1 is Mrs. Kelly Clarkson. Superstar from American Idol just released her new single called “Mr. Know It All”. That single taken from the latest album of her and it called “Stronger”. Clarkson really ready to rocks the world music industry and also hit the chart with her new album and single. Here it is her new single from her very catchy and so easy to remember and also still pop and contemporary….. enjoy…

Kelly Clarkson - Stronger

1. Mr. Know It All

2. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

3. Dark Side

4. Honestly

5. You Love Me

6. Einstein

7. Standing in Front of You

8. I Forgive You

9. Hello

10. The War is Over

11. Let Me Down

12. You Can't Win

13. Breaking Your Own Heart

14. Don't You Wanna Stay

15. Alone

16. Don't Be A Girl About It

17. The Sun Will Ries

Let’s move on to the American Idol Winner in Season 7 and that is David Cook. David Cook also just released his new album called “….” And with his first single from the album “The Last Goodbye”. Cook still stay at his main genre and it is rock song. Enjoy the cool rock song from Cook…… not so catchy song, but it is still good to be heard and the video also fun to watched and a little bit funny in the end…. Enjoy…

David Cook - This Loud Morning

1. Circadian

2. Right Here, With You

3. We Believe

4. Fade Into Me

5. Hard To Believe

6. Take Me As I Am

7. Time Marches On

8. The Last Goodbye

9. Paper Heart

10. 4 Letter Word

11. Goodbye To The Girl

12. Rapid Eye Movement

The last contestant that I will talk is from Season 10, the same season with Scotty McCreery. It was surprise that she just arrived in 9th place in that season, and she is Pia Toscano. Toscano has a what it takes to be a winner of American Idol. She never perform bad in American Idol Season 10, but the viewer vote very low to her and make Pia eliminated in 9th place. Pia recently released her new single called “This Time”. I still check about her album, is she already release her album or not?, but unfortunately Pia’s song “This Time” not really happening in USA because I can’t find the song in billboard chart and I knew this song from V Channel. If your song not happening in USA, just come to Asia, maybe you have a better result in here Pia…. Who knows? Hehe….. In my opinion, “This Time” is a nice song, nice to be heard and still good to in to the playlist for your ipod or mp3 list in several weeks. Enjoy the song and the video…. And Pia looks so hot in this video, love her in the video… just check it out

Source : From many place (Amazon.com, Youtube.com, etc.)

See ya.....

Billboard News : 21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors 2011 (Part 3 : 7 - 1)

2011-11-03T23:00:00.000+07:00

Billboard News

21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors 2011

(Part 3 : 7 - 1)

7. Demi Lovato

Birthdate: Aug. 20, 1992 (age 18)

Rank Last Year: 8

Why She's Hot: After launching her career with starring roles in the Disney Channel franchises "Sonny with a Chance" and "Camp Rock," Demi Lovato dropped out of her spot on the Jonas Brothers tour last fall and entered a treatment facility for an eating disorder and self-injury. Luckily, the pop singer returned from what she described as "the darkest time of my life" with a new album, "Unbroken," that featured collaborations with Missy Elliott and Timbaland, as well as a lead single, "Skyscraper," that debuted in the Top 10 of the Hot 100. After experiencing such a harrowing experience at a young age, Lovato remains extremely grateful to her fans, and said in March, "I will never forget the support you guys gave me."

6. Mac Miller

Birthdate: Jan. 19, 1992 (age 19)

Why He's Hot: When Mac Miller's video for "Donald Trump" racked up over 22 million views on YouTube, the Donald himself was hyping the Pittsburgh emcee as "the next Eminem." While this remains to be seen, the future still looks bright for the Steel City's hottest rap product since Wiz Khalifa. The 2011 "XXL Freshmen" pick is set to release his debut LP "Blue Side Park" November 8 via Rostrum Records, with 90% of production done by Pittsburgh's ID LABS (E. Dan & Big Jerm).

5. Jackie Evancho

Birthdate: April 9, 2000 (age 11)

Why She's Hot: Pittsburgh's Jackie Evancho placed second in 2010's season of "America's Got Talent," and her "O Holy Night" EP made the child star last year's top selling debut artist. No small wonder - as Evancho's spellbinding, operatic vocals possess a power and poignancy that often moves listeners multiple times her age to tears. Aside from covering classical standards, Evancho is adept at piano, flute, and songwriting. She co-wrote a song with superstar producer David Foster on her 2011 debut full-length, "Dream With Me."

4. Scotty McCreery

Birthdate: Oct. 9, 1993 (age 17)

Why He's Hot: When viewers first saw Scotty McCreery at the Milwaukee auditions for "American Idol" season 10, they could barely believe the big ole voice coming out of the North Carolina teen. McCreery skated through the season not only on his baritone and Josh Turner covers, but also his fresh-faced charm and country drawl. Crowned "Idol" champ back in May 2011, McCreery signed to Mercury Nashville shortly and delivered his first smash single, "I Love You This Big," to radio shortly thereafter. McCreery's idol status is set to loom even larger when his anticipated debut album, "Clear as Day," is released on Oct. 4.

3. Selena Gomez

Birthdate: July 22, 1992 (age 19)

Rank Last Year: 3

Why She's Hot: In the last year, Selena Gomez's star has come to shine a little brighter, thanks to another album with her band the Scene and her much-photographed canoodling with the Biebs. Gomez's third album "When the Sun Goes Down," released in June on Hollywood Records, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, fueled by the success of singles "Who Says" and "Love You Like a Love Song." Meanwhile, Gomez wrapped production on the Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place" --the show that a first catapulted her into the spotlight -- and stepped out in a leading role in the film "Monte Carlo." Gomez who also used her star-power to launch her own clothing line, Dream Out Loud, is expected to debut her fragrance line in spring 2012 and will serve as host of the 2011 MTV Europe Awards in November.

2. Tyler, The Creator

Birthdate: March 6, 1991 (age 20)

Why He's Hot: Tyler, The Creator may have arrived on the national consciousness when he won the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist in August, but the fearlessly aggressive rapper was making waves on the underground hip-hop scene long before jumping on the VMAs stage. The Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All leader has released a pair of solo albums, "Bastard" and "Goblin," that have been just as widely hailed for their menacing lyricism as they have been criticized for their violence and misogyny. "Goblin" scored a surprising Top 10 debut in the Billboard 200 last year and its lead single "Yonkers" amassed a hefty 25 million YouTube views. Before Tyler turns 21 next spring, the rapper will continue touring with the rest of Odd Future, where he'll continue draw shocked reactions from unassuming rap fans across the globe.

1. Justin Bieber

Birthdate: March 1, 1994 (age 17)

Rank Last Year: No. 2

Why He's Hot: Any way you slice it, Justin Bieber is at the top of the underage set, and in 2011 he gracefully takes our 21 Under 21 crown from now-21-year-old Taylor Swift. Although the Biebs hasn't released a proper album since "My World 2.0" in March 2010, the pop superstar has spent the past year essentially releasing everything else imaginable: an acoustic album, a 3D movie, a memoir, a new fragrance, a singing doll, and a lock of his hair, which became a hot item on eBay. Next up is a Christmas release, an insanely anticipated new album, and more time spent with pop star girlfriend Selena Gomez in between award shows and sold-out arena concerts. It's Justin Bieber's world -- we're just living in it.

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Source : Billboard.com

Photo : Billboard.com

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Billboard News : 21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors 2011 (Part 2 : 14 - 8)

2011-11-02T18:00:00.000+07:00

Billboard News

21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors 2011

(Part 2 : 14 - 8)

14. Willow Smith

Birthdate: Oct. 31, 2000 (age 10)

Rank Last Year: 7

Why She's Hot: Plenty of youngsters have scored to 40 hits, but how many can say they ruled the charts before their 10th birthday? Willow's "Whip My Hair" was an almost overnight sensation that rose to No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and made the singer and actress - who made her big-screen debut alongside her famous daddy in 2007's "I Am Legend" -- a true double-threat at only age 9. The daughter of musician/actor Will Smith and actress Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow is no stranger to the limelight and has already been active in charitable pursuits alongside her budding career in entertainment. After debuting her second single "21st Century Girl" on "Oprah" earlier this year, the anticipation for her forthcoming debut album -(set to be released by Roc Nation later this year) continues to grow a year and counting after "Whip My Hair."

13. Cody Simpson

Birthdate: Jan. 11, 1997 (Age 14)

Rank Last Year: 20

Why He's Hot: Australian teen star Cody Simpson is slowly becoming the all-encompassing pop phenom that could make him a household name by this time next year. After working with Flo Rida on his debut EP, "4 U," last year, the singer-songwriter unveiled a "very emotional" six-song EP, "Coast to Coast," in September; its first single, "On My Mind," has already earned 7 million views on YouTube. With a full-length debut expected for early 2012, Simpson may move into the highest tier of our 21 Under 21 list in 2012.

12. Il Volo

Birthdates: Gianluca Ginoble - Feb. 1, 1995 (age 16); Piero Barone - June 24, 1993 (age 18); Ignazio Boschetto - Oct. 4, 1994 (age 16)

Why They're Hot: After appearing on 'American Idol' in May 2011, the young operatic tenors of Italian trio II Volo set themselves up for a media whirlwind that included an appearance on 'Ellen' and a coveted spot on the series finale of the HBO smash 'Entourage.' Consisting of Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto & Gianluca Ginoble, the classically trained trio is currently on a U.S. tour. But the proof of the group's success is really in the charts: partially on the strength of single "O Sole Mio," the boys' self-titled album hit No. 1 on Billboard's Classical Albums chart in September, and sales are still going strong.

11. Lex Luger

Birthdate: March 6, 1991 (Age 20)

Rank Last Year: 11

Why He's Hot: The Atlanta-raised Lex Luger has been one of the hottest producers in hip-hop over the past year, with the success of Rick Ross' "B.M.F. (Blowin' Money Fast)" preceding the pummeling Waka Flocka Flame singles "Hard in da Paint" and "Grove St. Party." Luger went on to work with Kanye West and Jay-Z (who's more than twice his age!) on "H.A.M.," the first track released from their chart-topping "Watch The Throne" album. Meanwhile, his production work for artists like Ace Hood, Snoop Dogg and Fabolous have confirmed that Luger's distinctly sinister sound is still in high demand.

10. Victoria Justice

Birthdate: Feb. 19, 1993 (age 18)

Why She's Hot: You probably most recognize her as Tori Vega from the Nickelodeon's show "Victorious," which is about to enter its third season, but this Hollywood, Fla. native is racing up the album charts too. In August, she made big impact on the Billboard 200 album chart with a No. 5 debut for the "Victorious" soundtrack, which featured Justice on almost every track. With her first solo album and an appearance on the forthcoming "Footloose (2011)" soundtrack - a re-recording the classic duet "Almost Paradise" with country up-and-comer Hunter Hayes - in the works, Victoria is eyeing for an even higher rating on next year's under-21 list.

9. Rye Rye

Birthdate: Nov. 25, 1990 (age 20)

Why She's Hot: When M.I.A. cosigns on you, you know you're doing something right. Explosive, street-style Baltimore rapper/dancer Rye Rye is already earning her keep with not only major buzz, but big name assists: her infectious 2010 single "Sunshine" featured the aforementioned M.I.A., while "Never Will Be Mine" (which recently hit No. 12 on the Club Play Chart) features Swedish Robyn. Both songs will be featured on "Go! Pop! Bang!," Rye Rye's highly anticipated debut album which will finally surface this fall after years of delay. The album will drop via M.I.A.'s Interscope imprint, N.E.E.T. Recordings.

8. Nick Jonas

Birthdate: Sept. 16, 1992 (Age 19)

Rank Last Year: 6

Why He's Hot: The JoBros may be on indefinite hiatus, but that hasn't done anything to slow the roll of the group's youngest member. In early 2010, Nick became the first Jonas brother to release a major album separate from the platinum-selling trio. "Who I Am," by Nick and his band The Administration, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. Nick has continued to flex his songwriting muscles - working with fellow 21-Under-21 artist Greyson Chance, among others - and has also ventured back to the theater stage, where he first got his start. Nick played the role of Link Larkin in thr broadway production of 'Hairspray' in August 2011 and will return to the Great White Way in 2012 when he stars as J. Pierrepont Finch in the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

Next : Part 3 (7 - 1)

Source : Billboard.com

Photo : Billboard.com

Billboard News : 21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors 2011 (Part 1 : 21 - 15)

2011-11-01T02:18:00.000+07:00

Billboard News

21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors 2011

(Part 1 : 21 - 15)

21. Miley Cyrus

Birthdate: November 23, 1992 (age 18)

Rank Last Year : 10

Why She's Hot: Miley's had quite the year -- some ups, some downs -- but despite lackluster sales of her third studio album and that whole Salvia snafu, Ms. Cyrus is still a teen force to be reckoned with. Miley kicked off 2011 by hosting "Saturday Night Live" and bringing her sexy new image to fans from South America to Australia on her successful Gypsy Heart Tour. Her live show earnings, as well as revenue from album sales, Disney's "Hannah Montana" franchise, and feature films such as "The Last Song," helped to bring her in at No. 18 on Forbes' Hollywood Highest Earners List in at the tail of 2010.

20. Miguelito

Birthdate: Jan. 6, 1999 (age 12)

Why He's Hot: Pint-sized reggaetón star Miguelito is not only a Latin Grammy winner and regular on the Billboard charts, he's also a veritable branding machine. His line of products includes a video game ("Miguelito's Time Traveler," produced by Global Games), a line of party goods, a clothing line (Heirs), hair gel (Xtreme Gel by Miguelito), kiddie vitamins (Miguelito's Vites), a summer camp and a Christmas Miguelito Cruise on Caribbean Cruise lines. Miguelito (real name Miguel Valenzuela) debuted as a recording artist in 2006 at age 7, mentored by reggaetón star Daddy Yankee. He earned his first Latin Grammy at age 9 in 2008 for "El Heredero." The now 12-year-old star is free of baby fat and braces, sporting elegant derby hats, and readying the release of his fifth album, "Nadie Sabe lo que Tiene" in October, in tandem with the premiere of his first feature film by the same name.

19. One Direction

Birthdates: Zayn Malik - Jan. 12th, 1993 (age 18); Harry Styles - Feb. 1, 1994 (age 17); Louis Tomlinson - Dec. 24, 1991 (age 19); Niall Horan - Sept. 13, 1993 (age 18); Liam Payne - Aug. 29, 1993 (age 18)

Why They're Hot: After a third place finish on the seventh season of the British 'X Factor,' boyband One Direction signed to Syco/Sony and quickly began ruling the U.K. singles chart with their No. 1 smash "What Makes You Beautiful," which scored the biggest first-week sales of 2011, according to the Official Charts Co. Formed on the suggestion of Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, the British-Irish quintet of Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik elicit the kind of rampant fandom seldom seem outside of Bieber appearances. The band's admirers aren't limited to just squealing teen girls, however; BBC Radio exec Nigel Harding describes "Beautiful" as a track that "succeeds musically and lyrically … and could lead to One Direction's U.K chart performance being repeated elsewhere in the world."

18. Porter Robinson

Birthdate: July 15, 1992 (age 19)

Why He's Hot: He opened for dubstep sensation Skrillex on his summer tour. He's currently on tour with Tiësto -- recent Billboard cover star and quite possibly the world's most popular DJ. But in the current dance landscape, Porter Robinson's got the potential to be even bigger than his early supporters. His A.D.D. style of DJing - he cuts quickly from track to track, evoking comparisons to the late DJ AM -- is right in line with the hyperactivity of the new rave generation. Robinson's "Spitifire" EP, his foray into original productions and the first release on Skrillex's OWSLA imprint, toes the line between irresistible pop songcraft and dirty electronic throwdown with beyond-his-years craftiness.

17. HyunA

Birthdate: June 6, 1992 (age 19)

Why She's Hot: Nineteen-year-old South Korean pop singer HyunA got her start with pop girl group Wonder Girls in 2007. After overcoming health issues, she left the group to become lead rapper and vocalist of 4Minute and embarked on her own solo career. But HyunA's career really took off when she became the star of her own show. 2010 saw the debut of her first single "Change," and in July of 2011 she released her first mini-album "Bubble Pop!," the video for which was deemed "too sexy" for some Korean TV outlets. The controversial star displays a sexiness and stage presence far beyond her years, and is well on her way to becoming one of the key faces of the global K-Pop movement. HyunA, now a fixture in South Korean pop culture, is set to perform on the Korean version of "Dancing With the Stars" in June 2012.

16. Mindless Behaviour

Birthdates: Prodigy - Dec. 26, 1996; Ray Ray - Jan. 6, 1997; Princeton -April 21, 1997; Roc Royal - July 23, 1997 (All age 14)

Why They're Hot: Some boy bands are only boys in the metaphorical sense. Mindless Behavior, however, is a slick, baby-faced R&B quartet that boasts no members old enough to shave. But these 14 year olds aren't shy about crooning for the ladies, and they know how to get attention doing it. The group was crafted via a casting call by Conjunction Entertainment Inc. CEO Walter Millsap and Streamline Records head Vincent Herbert, then signed by Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine. With Willow Smith's producer JukeBox on deck, Mindless Behavior not only managed to get its weeks-old debut album, "#1 Girl," a positive review in the New York Times, send their very first single, "My Girl," into the top 40 of Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and score nearly one million fans on Facebook.

15. Greyson Chance

Birthdate: Aug. 16, 1997 (Age 14)

Rank Last Year: 9

Why He's Hot: Call him the thinking man's Justin Bieber. Armed with classical training, a way-beyond-his-years voice and a knack for emotional songwriting, Greyson Chance has built upon the overnight success he gained when his cover of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" earned 43 million YouTube views. After touring with Cody Simpson earlier this year, Chance released "Hold On 'Til the Night," a debut album inspired by Snow Patrol and Coldplay, in August. Next up for Chance is a massive touring block, where he'll bring singles like "Waiting Outside the Lines" (9 million YouTube views) and "Unfriend You" (6 million YouTube views) to even bigger audiences.

Next : Part 2 (14 - 8)

Source : Billboard.com

Photo : Billboard.com

Scotty McCreery - I Love You This Big

2011-10-30T16:30:00.000+07:00

In the last post, I already share about Scotty McCreery album. Scotty album debut in number one of Billboard 200. What a great achievement for him. This achievement prove that American Idol still can produce a great quality in their show. Well done Scotty!!...

and here it is the first single from Scotty's album.... enjoy.... but before you watch the video I want talk bout Scotty first. Scotty's voice is amazing.... very quirky, different and memorable. The type of that voice really can sing with damned great!.... love his voice so much!. That's voice is a gift from GOD and he use it now, well done Scotty. Because of that voice, I really believe that's the reason America viewer vote for him to be a winner of American Idol 2011.

The video quite nice and very colorful video, like the video because I like colorful video. The colorful video really suit for this song because talk about a big love so definitely the video must colorful and show much love hehehehe.....The lyric also nice too... overall nice...

Rate for the video : 3 stars

I know I'm still young
But, I know how I feel
I might not have too much experience
But, I know when love is real.

By the way my heart starts pounding
When I look into your eyes
I might look a little silly
Standing with my arms stretched open wide.

I love you this big
Eyes have never seen... this big
No-one's ever dreamed... this big
And I'll spend the rest of my life
Explaining what words cannot describe but, I'll try
I love you this big

I'll love you to the moon and back
I'll love you all the time
Deeper than the ocean
And higher than the pines.

Cause girl, you do something to me
Deep down in my heart
I know I look a little crazy
Standing with my arms stretched all apart.

I love you this big
Eyes have never seen... this big
No-one's ever dreamed... this big
And I'll spend the rest of my life
Explaining what words cannot describe but, I'll try
I love you this big

So much bigger than I ever dreamed my heart ever would
I love you this big
And I'd write your name in stars across the sky
If I could, I would

I love you this big
Oh, eyes have never seen... this big
No-one's ever dreamed... this big
And I'll spend the rest of my life
Explaining what words cannot describe but, I'll try
I love you this big

I love you this big
Oh, eyes have never seen... this big
No-one's ever dreamed... this big
And I'll spend the rest of my life
Explaining what words cannot describe but, I'll try
I love you this big

Video from Youtube.com and lyric from directlyrics.com

Scotty McCreery Dominates The Chart & Talk "Clear as Days"

2011-10-29T11:00:00.000+07:00

Scotty McCreery Dominates The Chart

Current American Idol Scotty McCreery dominated the charts with the release of his debut album, Clear As Day, this week. He received #1 spots on the following charts: Billboard 200, Top Country Albums, Top Digital Albums, Top Internet Albums, and Top Current Albums.

Billboard charts are either based on sales, airplay, or a combination of sales & airplay. The American Idols have now accumulated 314 #1s to date, counting all national, domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Group.

Just one week after his album release, and Scotty is already tied with David Cook, Josh Gracin, and Jordin Sparks for #1s! Congrats, Scotty!

Scotty McCreery Talks 'Clear As Day'

The way Scotty McCreery talks about his first single -- "I Love You This Big" -- sounds like the way his early supporters discuss his rise to "American Idol" champ status. But listening to the Carolina country crooner discuss his vision for his debut album -- "Clear As Day" -- shows that 17-year-old has matured in the process, and he knows what he wants.

"When I figured we were doing this album, I was like, 'I want this album to be me. I want all these songs to have something about my life, something that I've been through, something that I've lived,'" McCreery tells Billboard.com. "I think we've done it on this album. Everything really speaks to me, to who I am as a person and what I've been through."

Watch the video track-by-track above (or read a transcript below) to hear what the season 10 "Idol" winner has to say about each song on his debut album, "Clear As Day," out today (Oct. 4).

1. "Out of Summertime"

"That was originally supposed to be the first single and then 'I Love You This Big' got switched around at the last minute. It's a nice, fun, summertime type song so we enjoyed recording this one."

2. "I Love You This Big"

"My baby. This is my first single so it's kind of like watching a child grow up as it went up on Billboard [charts], but it was a song I kind of fell in love with when I first heard it. It had a great melody and a great message to it, and it fit the 'Idol' moment."

3. "Clear As Day"

"This is one of my favorite songs on the album. This is one of those songs that's really relatable to a lot of people and a lot of people have been through what the song talks about. It really rips your heart out right at the end."

4. "The Trouble With Girls"

"Don't let the title fool you -- it's not talking about what's wrong with girls. It's really a sweet song about all the nice things about girls and how beautiful they are and respecting females."

5. "Water Tower Town"

"This is one that really speaks to my hometown -- Garner, North Carolina -- so it's special to me. It reflects a lot of the things I grew up with, and the water tower in my town was right across the railroad tracks from the baseball fields I grew up playing at, so it's a cool little imagery thing for me when I'm singing it."

6. "Walk In The Country"

"This is Keith Urban's song that he put on his album 'In The Ranch.' It was really cool to have someone like Keith Urban pitch this song to me that he's already recorded and he's done. It's become one of the band's favorites to perform live. That would be amazing if me and Keith could do it together. He's the one who wrote it. This is his song, I'm just singing it and having fun with it so it'd be amazing."

7. "Better Than That"

"This is one of the upbeat, fun ones on the album. I think it's my dad's favorite, actually. He's always listening to this one when he goes running and stuff. It's just a cool, cute, kind of summer song talking about all these things that you never thought anything could top, your love's better than that."

8. "Write My Number On Your Hand"

"To me, it had a Hawaiian feel and it had that different kind of feel that I was looking for to kind of add that mixture to the album."

9. "Dirty Dishes"

"This one passed the mama crying test. It's really special to me and my family since 'Idol' and since we left for Hollywood. We left but we hadn't really had a family dinner since then, sitting down at the table with mama cooking and all of us around the table, because we'd been so busy on the road. It really talks about that and the family getting together and mama thanking the Lord for things that sometimes you might get annoyed by, like noisy children slamming doors, but it's a cool way of looking at it, because it says noisy kids are happy kids and slamming doors means we live in a nice home."

10. "You Make That Look Good"

"This is kind of the rocker song on the album. Actually, Rhett Akins wrote this song and his son, Thomas, wrote 'Write My Number On Your Hand.'"

11. "Back On The Ground"

"This one speaks to a lot of what I've been through the last couple months and now, where I'm at now in my life. It's nice to slow down sometimes and get away from Hollywood and the big cities and kind of go back home, get your feet back on the ground, get your bearings straight, and remember where you came from."

12. "The Old King James"

"We were looking to put kind of a gospel or Christian song on the album to end it off, and we were thinking of putting a hymn or something like that. We hadn't found it yet and this was it. Immediately, it struck a chord with me."

Source : Billboard.com & AmericanIdol.com

THE VOICE : Top 12 Favorite Contestants

2011-10-28T13:00:00.000+07:00

Total contestants in the voice is 32. Eight from team Blake, eight from team Christina, eight from team Cee-Lo and also eight from team Adam. At the end, team Adam win because Javier win this competition. But if I can pick top 12 contestants, so here it is my top 12 contestants from season 1 The Voice.

12. Kelsey Rey

She is definitely beautiful, but not only beautiful because this girl can sing with good. The performance of "American Boy" still stuck in my mind till now. The battle with Thompsons Sister also a good performance. She has a voice who can sell the song with very good. She is so commercial, young, very pretty, in my opinion she really suit to go to entertainment business make an album and sold it.

11. Niki Dawson

What a superb performance when she battle with Vicci. "Perfect" performance still hard to forget till now and also when she sang "Teenage Dream" with very great in blind audition (I also still remember this performance because her performance is cool and very groovy). This young girl has a big potential to be great, unfortunate leave so fast in the voice season 1.

10. Rebecca Loebe

Rebecca Loebe stop the journey in The Voice because Adam pick Devon Barley than her in battle round, but in my opinion based on talent Rebecca have a more great potential than Devon. I'm not said that Devon is bad, Devon also good, but I more see a great potential in Rebecca than Devon. Rebecca is a solid singer, she know who she is in music business, she already built and formed in this business. If there is more chance for her to show what she got, I believe this girl can be great.

9. Frenchie Davis

A powerful singer with a big range vocal. She has an unbelievable voice, love her voice, love her look (because so different) and even she has a big body, but this girl can move and can shake her body. I love her performance when sang "Single Ladies" and 'When Love Takes Over", Frenchie really show her range vocal and big power when she sang, but unfortunately I can not see her when perform ballad song because there is no chance for her to sing a ballad song. I really want to see her sing a ballad song, I believe I will got chilled and goosebumps.

8. Jeff Jenkins

He is like Frenchie because he has a big range vocal and big power when he sang. In my opinion, he will against Javier in top 8, but what a surprise decision took by Adam because he must stop his journey in top 16. I still believe if there is more performance in the voice, this guy will kill every performance because the voice was superb.

7. Beverly McClellan

The most unique contestant in the voice and the most outshine personality in the voice season 1. She has a great personality and it really shown when she performed. Also has a great vocal ability, still hard to forget her performance in top 8 and also with Christina Aguilera when perform "Beautiful", both of that were unbelievable performance.

6. Vicci Martinez

She is really young and can made it to top four, that was great. I really love when watch her sing because she really committed when she sang. She really pull out her emotion from heart to shine in her performance. When she perform "Perfect" and "Jolene" the emotion it really felt and I love the singer who can deliver the message and put their emotion to the song. Vicci is still young and she can do it, that was great!. Love her...

5. Jared Blake

"I'm Not Ready To Make Nice" performance is still hard to forget until now, I love that performance so much. He has the rocker voice and hoarseness who make him stood out in this competition. "Use Somebody" performance is also cool performance because his voice is so tasty when he sang, so if he pick a right song, he can nail it. Love his rocker voice so much....

4. Xenia

This girl has a million dollar voice. The voice so quirky, different and definitely we can recognize Xenia voice when she sang. "Price Tag", 'Breakeven" and "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" feels like a different song when she sang it. What a good voice.... love the voice so much too!!!! can wait until her release an album... Awesome voice!!!...

3. Patrick Thomas

Patrick Thomas also has a great voice. The character of his voice is so strong and really country. So when he sang a country song, I never heard a bad performance from him because the voice is very suit with country song. Blake team is insane, Blake top four contestant all have a great voice. Jared, Xenia, Patrick and Dia have insane voice. Everybody have their uniqueness and very memorable voice. Patrick what can I say more.... great voice, great power, very strong character of voice and just go make a country album and sold it, brotha!!

2. Javier Colon

Javier has a voice like an angel. Javier voice is so tender and so smooth. Oh! when heard Javier sing a song, it likes a relaxing time. Love his voice so much.... great voice and very unbelievable voice. He born to sing and he had a gift from GOD a beautiful voice. If he not sing, he just waste a big talent that he have. Can wait to heard Javier album and more another song and performance.

1. Dia Frampton

But.... my top favorite contestant is Dia Frampton. She is like underdog when she came up in blind audition although like that I directly like her and support her because I can see the potential from her voice. Her voice is unique too and different, it so easy too to recognize her voice. After battle round performance, she is more better and more to be a great artist. She has a potential but cover by her nervous. "Heartless" performance is unforgettable performance from her and also "Inventing Shadows" performance is great too, and the performance "Losing My Religion" show that her know what she must to do in music business. She not the artist who don't know what she do, she know what she do, she know what she want and she know what she must to do further. Love her so much!! can't wait for her album too.....

THE VOICE : 5 Worse Performance

2011-10-27T00:05:00.000+07:00

In the post this time, I will discuss about the 5 worst performer in season 1 of The Voice of course my own version, maybe in the other word 5 least favorite performance. Here is the fifth least favorite performance during season 1 The Voice.

5. Frenchie Davis - Like a Prayer

(Top 8 Performance)

Frenchie came in fifth because she was not very good at showing this song. It is true there are some moments that can be remembered from this appearance, but more of an unpleasantmoment. It is unfortunate that the coach is Christina Aguilera chose this song to Frenchie. From the initial first saw Frenchie at the blind audition she always sings upbeat songs. It should at this stage of top 8, Frenchie did a ballad in which she'd never done before in Season 1 of The Voice. When Frenchie singing the ballad it will be one unforgettable appearance because Frenchie is remarkable vocal range and her power so amazing. But... very unfortunate again an upbeat song performance and just make this performance just okay....

4. Javier Colon Vs Angela Wolf - Stand By Me

(Battle Round)

This battle is like David Vs Goliath, but David can not win this battle. David is Angela and Goliath is Javier. Javier is really in a favored position and battle against Angela is like turned the palm of the hand, it so easy to Javier win this battle and also easy to predict that Javier will win this battle. The battle can not be good because Angela can not perform with really well and also Javier not in the best performance of him, although Javier not in the best performance, he still win because Angela performance more worse than Javier. Not really good battle because of that I put this performance in number four of worse performance in the voice.

3. Nakia - Whattaya Want For Me

(Top 16 Performance)

When I see Nakia sing this song with piano, my mind said that this performance can be great and awesome, but after Nakia left the piano and just sing, everything became worse. After that I can not enjoy every second his performance, very mediocre and his performance like a karaoke performance. The performance very same with the original, nothing difference and nothing special. Just like the beginning, but the moment very short and I can't remember the good thing because it cover by the many bad things happen in this performance. I didn't like it...

2. Nakia - Sex is on Fire

(Top 8 Performance)

Nakia again in number two because I think Cee-Lo make this guy lost in the creativity of Cee-Lo. Cee-Lo is too damned creative person, that was great, but the person who coached by him is like a rabbit experiment of him and the result not bring something wow moment in fact the opposite. I can't enjoy Nakia performance again. Very unfortunate because Nakia has a great talent and potential to be a great artist, but Cee-Lo can not bring and pull out the talent that Nakia have inside. After the show, I confuse that Nakia will be in what genre, is it rock? is it pop? soul? R&B? or???.... I don't have a clue..... but I think he don't suit in the genre of Rock.

1. Lily Elise - Big Girls Don't Cry

(Top 16 Performance)

Lily Elise is one of my favorite contestant in The Voice because she has a big range vocal and when she performed "Since You Been Gone" she can hit the high note with very good. But... in this song, Lily Elise give too many improvisation because of that make this performance looks so bad and heard so bad too. This is a simple song and don't have too much improvisation when sing this song, sing this song with right pitch and feel the message of the song and deliver it to the audience, I believe her performance will be great. The sing is too much because too many improvisation and also the act stage is too exaggerate, there is a mime and I don't know for what that mime because not make the performance looks more good, but looks more awkward and make everything more awful. Because of that, Lily performance with this song is the worse performance in The Voice Season 1.

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance (2 - 1)

2011-10-26T13:06:00.000+07:00

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance

(2 - 1)

ArD Version

2. Javier Colon - Time After Time

1. Dia Frampton - Heartless

The top two goes to the top two on The Voice and they are Javier Colon and Dia Frampton, but in my opinion Dia Frampton "Heartless" is the best performance in The Voice season 1. Javier Colon "Time After Time" also one of the best performance in The Voice season 1, but in my opinion can't beat Dia "Heartless" performance. So.... I put Javier Colon with 'Time After Time" in number two and Dia Frampton "Heartless" put in number one. Both of performances are great, it really separate in tight opinion in my head, but Dia performance with "Heartless" more memorable in my head and more give me WOW moment in my head and in my heart.

That's all my post about 21 unforgettable performances in The Voice Season 1. My next post will be still talking about The Voice and the opposite from this post. I will talk about the worse performances in The Voice Season 1. So... check it out....

Back To The Beginning

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance (4 - 3)

2011-10-24T23:53:00.000+07:00

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance

(4 - 3)

ArD Version

4. Vicci Martinez Vs Niki Dawson - Perfect

3. Christina Aguilera & Beverly McClellan - Beautiful

Vicci Martinez Vs Niki Dawson is the best battle in The Voice season 1, because of that I put them in the fourth place in the unforgettable performances in season 1. Christian Aguilera & Beverly McClellan bring unbelievable performance by sang "Beautiful". The redemption was stunning!!. Christian and Beverly show great vocal performance too. Just unbelievable performance from both of them. Star high quality performance!!

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance (6 - 5)

2011-10-23T06:45:00.000+07:00

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance

(6 - 5)

ArD Version

6. Christina Aguilera With Her Team (Beverly McClellan, Frenchie Davis, Raquel Castro, Lily Elise) - Lady Marmalade

5. Javier Colon - Fix You

Christina and her team performance are insane performance. Christina really make a great performance with her team, this is the best team performance in The Voice. The vocal performance is insane, everybody bring the best vocal performance into the table. HOT, HOT n HOT!!!!.....

Javier Colon with Fix You is very touchy... My heart just melt down by his performance, great and very touchy performance. Hard to forget this performance and the voice is really fit for the song, great, great and great!!!!....

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance (8 - 7)

2011-10-22T18:27:00.000+07:00

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance

(8 - 7)

ArD Version

8. Dia Frampton - Inventing Shadows

7. Patrick Thomas - I Hope You Dance

Dia Frampton final performance in The Voice competition, I put in number 8 because for me "Inventing Shadows" is the best new song in the voice compare to Javier, Beverly and Vicci new song in The Voice. I can't forget the performance from Patrick Thomas "I Hope You Dance", that performance is so awesome and hard to forget, if I listen again to this song, still wondering why Blake can not choose him. Really deserve to sit in number 7.

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance (10 - 9)

2011-10-21T23:00:00.000+07:00

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance

(10 - 9)

ArD Version

10. Jeff Jenkins - Bless The Broken Road

9. Javier Colon - Stitch by Stitch

Jeff Jenkins audition in blind audition the voice was so hard to forget. That performance was so memorable and very unforgettable audition because of that Jenkins performance with "Bless The Broken Road" goes to top 10. Javier Colon final song "Stitch by Stitch" really deserve spot in top 10. That was smooth performance, very memorable and the new song for him is so juicy!. That's why Colon performance with "Stitch by Stitch" sit in number 9 in my version about unforgettable performances in all season 1 of The Voice.

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance (12 - 11)

2011-10-20T23:00:00.000+07:00

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance

(12 - 11)

ArD Version

12. Tori and Taylor Thompson Vs Kelsey Rey - Unwritten

11. Frenchie Davies Vs. Tarralyn Ramsey - Single Ladies

-No Video, Sorry-

Number 12 and 11 taken by two hot duel. First by Tori and Taylor Thompson Vs Kelsey Rey sit in number 12 in my opinion about unforgettable performance and second by Frenchie Davies Vs Tarralyn Ramsey sit in number 11 in my opinion about unforgettable performance.

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance (14 -13)

2011-10-19T16:30:00.000+07:00

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance

(14 -13)

ArD Version

14. Casey Weston - I Will Always Love You

13. Vicci Martinez - Dog Days Are Over

In number 14 : Casey Weston deserve the spot because "I Will Always Love You" is the best performance by Casey Weston and she really deserve a spot in 21 unforgettable performances. The most excited performance in the voice is "Dog Days Are Over" by Vicci Martinez, this such a cool performance and when I see this performance make my spirit lift up into the very high mode, because of that Dog performance by Vicci sit in number 13.

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance (16 - 15)

2011-10-18T11:11:00.000+07:00

THE VOICE : 21 Unforgettable Performance

(16 - 15)

ArD Version

16. Jared Blake - Not Ready To Make Nice

15. Xenia - The Man Who Can't Be Moved

at number 16 and 15, it's back to back performance from Jared Blake and Xenia. After Jared Blake and Xenia placed in number 18 and 17, now they back again to placed in number 16 and 15 for unforgettable performance by ArD Version. Still more to come..... there are 14 performances.... wait and see, guyss...