Kris Allen and Adam Lambert Sign Record Deals, Waiting for Danny Gokey’s
On Kris Allen
After winning American Idol in the most shocking finale in the show’s history, Kris Allen has inked a record deal with 19 Entertainment and Jive Records.
“Kris won the hearts of millions of Americans with his soulful voice, good looks and gracious demeanor,” Simon Fuller, Idol’s creator and executive producer and CEO of 19 Entertainment, said in a statement. “However, it is his passion for music and love of performing that will make sure Kris stands the test of time and makes American Idol proud.”
“As exciting as the last few months have been, I’m really looking forward to what is next,” Allen said. “I’m very grateful to be working with Simon Fuller and his team at 19 Entertainment, along with Barry Weiss and Jive Records on my debut album. Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can’t wait to get started!”
Up next, Kris and the rest of Idol’s top 10 are preparing for the upcoming 50-city American Idol 2009 Summer Tour, which kicks off on July 5 in Portland, Ore.
Allen’s debut album is due in the fall.
On Adam Lambert
American Idol season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert has been signed to 19 Recordings and licensed to RCA Records. He is preparing to start work on his debut album which is due for release in fall 2009.
“To find a talent as exceptional as Adam Lambert is a rare and special event,” says Simon Fuller, Creator and Executive Producer of American Idol and Founder & CEO of 19 Entertainment. “I am thrilled that ‘American Idol’ was the platform for the world to discover this brilliant young man. He is unique and unforgettable and a certain star of tomorrow.”
“There are no longer any rules in terms of where the world’s next superstars may come from,” says Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO RCA/JIVE Label Group. “We are thrilled to be getting involved with Adam Lambert as we all at RCA Records believe he is one of those rare, future global stars”.
“I’m thrilled that we’ve come to a creative and collaborative partnership and look forward to developing a really exciting album,” says Lambert. “We are 100% on the same page and are all anxiously awaiting the start of the recordings. It’s going to be ridiculous! Get Ready!!!”
27 year old Lambert, who hails originally from San Diego, CA, had 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart earlier this summer. With his masterful interpretation of “Mad World” leading the way, he also charted with “No Boundaries”, “A Change Is Gonna Come” and “One.”
Lambert, will be recording his album over the summer while on the road with the American Idol’s Live tour. The tour kicks off July 5th in Portland, OR and culminates on September 15th in Manchester, NH.
Original Post from Adam Lambert’s Official Site
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We are awaiting news for Danny’s official sign in of a record deal from American Idol or from a different outfit. Danny says in various interviews that he is also targeting a Fall release of his album. He is currently writing songs which may be included in the album. Stay tuned!
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