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Home›Posts Tagged "american idol"

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  • Latest, Music News
    November 3, 2020
    by Music Connection

    James Durbin Signs to Frontiers Music SRL

    Frontiers Music Srl announced the signing of singer James Durbin to the label for a multi-album deal under the moniker 'Durbin'. James is currently finishing ...
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  • Latest, Music News
    May 18, 2020
    by Music Connection

    American Idol Winner Just Sam Signs with 19 Recordings

    Reigning “American Idol” winner Just Sam who was crowned America’s newest “Idol” during the epic grand finale event culminating the all-new innovative and critically celebrated ...
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  • 4th Street Recording
    Close Up, Latest, Magazine
    September 21, 2017
    by Jonathan Widran

    Up Close: 4th Street Recording

    Premier Santa Monica Boutique Studio: In a competitive studio scene where other facilities tout their size, flash and all manner of high tech cool, Kathleen Wirt, ...
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  • Taylor Hicks
    Latest
    August 7, 2017
    by Jacqueline Naranjo

    American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks Joins Webster Public Relations Roster

    Kirt Webster, President of Webster Public Relations, has announced the addition of Taylor Hicks to its roster for publicity representation. “Taylor has shown his talent ...
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  • Opportunities
    January 26, 2016
    by Music Connection

    21st Annual USA Songwriting Competition Kicks Off

    UPDATED: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 The 21st annual USA Songwriting Competition is offering a free early entry bonus. The first 1,000 entries entered by March 31 ...
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  • More Industry News
    August 26, 2015
    by Music Connection

    Jackson and Jones Join Pensado Awards as Co-Host and Presenter

    Two names have been added to the roster of co-hosts and presenters for the second annual Pensado Awards. Prominent TV personality, producer and musician Randy ...
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  • Feature Articles, Magazine, Songwriter Profile
    July 20, 2015
    by Dan Kimpel

    Songwriter Profile: Lindsey Lee - A Songwriter's Breakthrough

    Growing up in small town Mississippi, Lindsey Lee never doubted where her talents would take her. “It was always 100 percent Nashville,” she confirms. “I ...
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  • More Industry News, Opportunities
    July 20, 2015
    by Music Connection

    American Idol Mobile App Audition

    StarMaker, a digital-first music platform, has announced it will launch a new mobile audition experience for AMERICAN IDOL® XV, premiering January 2016 on FOX. For the 15th farewell ...
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  • Feature Articles, Magazine, More Industry News
    July 6, 2015
    by Music Connection

    Studio Managers Help Make the Most of Your Studio Experience

    You know you want your next recording project to have the sonic depth and flair that only a professional studio can deliver––but you’re also very ...
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  • Opportunities
    June 30, 2015
    by Music Connection

    Daisy Rock, American Idol Search for Next Superstar

    Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, the girl guitar company, has partnered with American Idol to find the next superstar. The TV series will be holding private ...
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  • Magazine, Music News, Signing Stories
    June 19, 2015
    by Rob Putnam

    Signing Story: Clairity

    Seventeen-year-old singer/songwriter Clairity (Claire Rachel Wilkinson) began to write songs at 13 and taught herself to play keyboards by watching YouTube videos. She hails from ...
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  • More Industry News, Opportunities
    May 12, 2015
    by Music Connection

    Radio Show Spotlights Up-and-Coming Artists

    bBooth, Inc. The Talent Discovery Company, has announced the launch of an exclusive online radio show entitled “On the Rise” with seasoned iHeartRadio DJ Jennifer Tapiero. ...
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  • More Industry News, Opportunities
    March 31, 2015
    by Music Connection

    Chosen: Mobile Video Talent Competition

    Chosen is the first video-based crowd-judged talent competition game for mobile phones. Spearheaded by David Hyman, former CEO of Beats Music, MOG and Gracenote, Chosen debuted ...
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  • Magazine, Music News, Signing Stories
    March 10, 2015
    by Eric Harabadian

    Signing Story: Greg Holden

    Scottish-born singer/songwriter Greg Holden has had a fair share of success as a composer of hits for artists like American Idol winner Phillip Phillips and ...
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  • More Industry News
    December 18, 2014
    by Music Connection

    BMG Chrysalis US Acquires X-Ray Dog Music

    BMG Chrysalis US announced the acquisition of X-Ray Dog Music. The Burbank based independent production music library led by owners Mitch Lijewski and Tim Stithem ...
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  • Assignments
    April 23, 2014
    by Music Connection

    Natalie Kilgore: VP of Publicity for BBR Music Group

    Natalie Kilgore VP of Publicity BBR Music Group Dashboard Media Founder Natalie Kilgore has been named Vice President of Publicity for the BBR Music Group. ...
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  • Signing Stories
    October 28, 2013
    by Eric Harabadian

    Signing Story: Halo Circus

    Matthew Hager is a veteran of the music industry whose songwriting and production resume includes work with Duran Duran, Simply Red, Mindi Abair, Mandy Moore and ...
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  • Uncategorized
    May 14, 2013
    by Music Connection

    Christine Wu: From Houston Symphony Orchestra to The Voice, American Idol

    Christine Wu is a classically trained violinist, formerly tenured with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, who reinvented herself to work in the recording, TV and film ...
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  • Signing Stories
    February 20, 2013
    by Andy Mesecher

    Signing Story: Chris Richardson--How He Signed to Ca$h Money Records

    Step one: Stand in line for what feels like forever. Step two: Come before a panel of judges, cameras, bright lights, and sing yourself hoarse. ...
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  • Heart & Soul
    January 21, 2013
    by Music Connection

    Clarkson to Perform Benefit Concert in Dallas

    Kelly Clarkson will give her first hometown concert in more than a year, performing to benefit the Opportunity Education Foundation at the Verizon Theatre at ...
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