3.10.11 Adam returns to Idol #2
Mar 10, 2011 10:39:51 GMT -5
Post by chunkeymonkey81 on Mar 10, 2011 10:39:51 GMT -5
It was not a bad article but not accurate. So I thought a response was called for.
John's article: blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2011/03/adam-lambert-returns-to-american-idol-tonight-why.html One selected quote:
In post after post, Lambert fans have criticized me for prefacing his name with “’American Idol’ runner-up,” saying that he has moved beyond “Idol” and is a “global superstar” and “Grammy Award nominee.” The news release announcing his appearance tonight even used those very words.
So why does he feel the need to go back to “Idol” to promote his new product? It can’t work both ways – if he wants to leave “Idol” behind, he can’t be coming on every year.
When was the last time Carrie Underwood promoted a product on “Idol”? Or Daughtry? Or even Kelly Clarkson?
Speaking of hanging onto “Idol” apron strings, season 7 winner David Cook has recorded the farewell song for the this season, which should be played for the first time tonight.
So why does he feel the need to go back to “Idol” to promote his new product? It can’t work both ways – if he wants to leave “Idol” behind, he can’t be coming on every year.
When was the last time Carrie Underwood promoted a product on “Idol”? Or Daughtry? Or even Kelly Clarkson?
Speaking of hanging onto “Idol” apron strings, season 7 winner David Cook has recorded the farewell song for the this season, which should be played for the first time tonight.
Here is my response -- if I am not correct on my Idol appearance dates, please correct me over there.
John -- are you just trying to generate clicks? Why is Adam on American Idol? To promote his new DVD+CD release GLAM NATION. To promote his new single, Aftermath Remix, which benefits the Trever Project, and because the Idol producers think that people will want to see him on the show (ratings.)
Adam has been a constant supporter of American Idol and is one of the few past Idols who has helped generate buzz for this season's contestants. He has never said anything that would distance himself from Idol -- and has consistently said he would not be where he is today without Idol and his fans.
But I do not think that Adam is solely defined by Idol and a large percentage of his fans are not from his Idol season -- and that is what I mean when I comment that "Adam has moved beyond Idol" -- that he has moved beyond the Idol fanbase to get new fans, some in countries where American Idol is not important or well known.
Regarding when Carrie, Kelly and Daughtry were last on Idol -- they have all been on recently and regularly.
Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson were on Idol – May 26, 2010 – for the AI9 Finale tribute to Simon.
Carrie Underwood appeared on Idol 2 times last season -- American Idol (FOX) on Wednesday, May 26, 8:00pm ET live/PT tape-delayed she performed “Undo It” and she also performed on “Idol Gives Back” earlier that season season.
Kelly Clarkson – performed on Idol to promote her last album March 10, 2009.
Daughtry performed on American Idol on FOX, May 12, 2010 and performed their new single "September," from Leave This Town album.
So if you are really trying to be fair -- why not correct this article and list when these other three successful Idol alums were last on American Idol.
Need to race into work -- so was not really careful with my research and did not look to make sure Daughtry appeared for the scheduled appearance. And sure, I'm tuning into AI9 for Daughtry. Like -- no chance I was there.
Yeah you are right. Not sure abt the exact date but Daughtry was there last season. I remember too much abt that terrible season bc I recapped it for my site...it still gives me nightmares. But yes he was there and I believe he performed on the same show as Bon Jovi performed some song abt being a superman or something LOL.
