Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta Return To Perform On Idol

Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta returned to Idol last night and performed during the results show.

Kris recently went to Haiti as a part of Idol Gives Back to aid in the relief effort and shared the footage from his trip while he performed ‘Let It Be’. You can download a copy of Kris’ performance on iTunes and all of the profits will be sent to Haiti.

Allison performed her new single ‘Scars’. The girl can definitely sing and she’s improved a lot since her days on Idol, but could someone hire her a media coach? Please! She’s so awkward and uncomfortable to watch.

Idol’s Allison Iraheta Has Disappointing Debut

19/Jive/JLG Idol contestant Allison Iraheta’s debut album Just Like You had a disappointing debut by only selling 25-30k units. Ouch.

Adam Lambert ended up pulling more first week sales than both Allison and Kris Allen’s numbers together!

Idol’s Allison Iraheta Album Track List Revealed

Former American Idol contestant Allison Iraheta’s album Just Like You isn’t due out until December 1st, but the track list was just revealed.

Track Listing:
1. Friday I’ll Be Over You
2. Robot Love
3. Just Like You
4. Don’t Waste the Pretty
5. Scars
6. Pieces
7. D is for Dangerous
8. Holiday
9. Still Breathing
10. Trouble Is
11. One One Else
12. Beat Me Up
13. You Don’t Know Me

American Idol’s Allison Iraheta Album Cover Revealed

Here’s the official album cover for Allison Iraheta’s upcoming debut album Just Like You, scheduled to hit stores on December 1st.

She looks great on the cover. It’s fun, young, with a bit of a rock edge and hopefully the songs will be the same.

What do you think?

New Music: Idol’s Allison Iraheta ‘Friday I’ll Be Over You’

Former American Idol contestant, Allison Iraheta, has just released her highly anticipated debut single ‘Friday I’ll Be Over You’. This is the first single off her still untitled upcoming album, which is expected to be out December 1st.

‘Friday I’ll Be Over You’ was produced by hit-maker Max Martin (Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Since U Been Gone’). Allison has also reportedly been working with Kevin Rudolf and Evanescence’s ex-member David Hodges on her debut album.

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So will this launch Allison from reality show contestant to chart topping artist?

Adam Lambert And Allison Iraheta’s Albums Close To Complete

Even with the American Idol Tour in full force, the race is on for the signed finalist to complete and release their debut albums.

Adam Lambert told Billboard.com that he is about half way done recording his album. “We recorded a bunch of stuff before the tour started, and I wrote a handful of stuff,” he reported. “We have three or four weeks after the tour ends that I have to record like crazy, but we have a lot of material to do that with.”

On his album –

“[It] has elements of rock, of course, but it has a lot of pop sensibilities to it. It’s really current, really fresh and yet still melodically and vocally it’s nodding to the ’70s and ’80s classics. I know I got most of my credibility on ‘Idol’ doing those songs from those eras, and it wouldn’t make sense for me to do an album that runs away from it.”

Allison Iraheta has been busy writing with Kevin Rudolf and David Hodges for her debut album.

On her album –

“[It will] definitely have that rock sound to it. It’ll be fun, and there’s gonna be some deep stuff, too — like, lyrics about what can possibly be happening to other people in the world right now that I’ve gone through myself, but also melodically, just some good, slow rock ballads.”

AMERICAN IDOL RECAP – MOTOWN NIGHT

So tonight it was Motown night for the top 10 on American Idol. 

First up, Matt, who chose to sing ‘Let’s Get It On’. The video intro set him up for a great performance and he did well. He started off at the piano and, personally, I wish he had stayed there because I felt his voice was stronger there and he was more visibly more comfortable. He is an incredible talent and this weeks theme is right up his alley. 

Kris – ‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – He is defining himself more and more every week and I still believe that he knows exactly what he’s doing in this competition. He put his own spin on a classic and the judges loved it. What’s not to love about this guy…He’s got the looks, the voice, and the talent to go far. 

Scott – ‘Can’t Hurry Love’ – I wasn’t sure what to think after his video intro. My initial reaction was bad song choice. I didn’t like how he started the song at all. He looked really uncomfortable throughout the performance. It was almost like he was concentrating on the next line the whole time. Simon was right on this one. Scott’s song choices are very wrong and he is not standing out. He could be going home this week. 

Megan – ‘For Once In My Life’ – I could have sworn she would sing ‘Baby Love’, but I guess not. She started the song by shouting and I was really disappointed. She has so much potential. She truly has the most unique voice of any contestant, but she over-sang every line of the song tonight. It was definitely the wrong choice. I wish the judges had a say in the song choices. I’m tired of listening to awful performances and the same judge’s comments week after week. Wouldn’t it be great to be blown away be every performance and have a tight competition? I think so. 

Anoop – ‘Oh Baby Baby’ – He did a great job. I’m almost able to take him seriously after his last 2 performances. He’s definitely stepping up to the plate and showing up that he’s got what it takes. It’s time for him to sell it to us, though. He looks a bit bored during his performances. He’s really improving in this competition and I bet he’ll bring something new to the game next week. 

Michael – ‘Ain’t To Proud To Beg’ – He needs to go home. I completely agree with the judges. I don’t have a clue what kind of artist Michael is. The only place I could see him is in the country music, but I question how successful he would be. He doesn’t captivate me when I watch him and his performances are completely forgettable. 

Lil – ‘Heatwave’ – This was the week for her to shine above the rest, but she fell short. From the look to the vocals, there was nothing authentic about her performance tonight. No one can deny that she is an incredible singer, but she needs to define herself as a current artist in 2009. 

Adam – ‘Tracks Of My Tears’ – What was up with his hair? It was so nice to hear a softer side of his voice on this song. He’s unbelievably talented and tonight he proved it once again. The performance was much more sedated than we’re used to from him, but he nailed it. The standing ovation was well deserved. Kara needs to learn to count….she said she had 6 words for Adam, but she gave 8. 

Danny – ‘Get Ready’ – Michael McDonald Jr. bounces a little too much for me. He’s a solid performer and I liked the added choreography with the back-up singers, but I’m not really into him as a potential American Idol. 

Allison – ‘Papa Was A Rolling Stone’ – Who the hell was she in a past life because there’s no way there’s a 16 year old soul in her. She was INCREDIBLE tonight! The judges were on their feet long before the song was over. Hot Hot Hot!