Yesterday, People reported that American Idol Season 6 runner-up, Blake Lewis, will be releasing a dance-pop album to follow up his 2007 effort, Audio Day Dream. 

The new album, Heartbreak on Vinyl, is expected to be released by Tommy Boy Entertainment on October 6, 2009.  His new single “Sad Song” will make its debut on July 21, 2009.

Of the project, Blake said: “The music in the dance scene gets me out onto the dance floor to lose my inhibition.  The title is an ode to all the record stores that have been closing down due to my industry eating itself. These are the stores that brought inspiration to all of us music lovers and have led me to make the music I create today.”

I’m pretty excited about this news.  I love dance music and I think that he could do a good job.  He’s been working with producers Rodney Jerkins and Dave Aube who have had a lot of success creating music with Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and the Pussycat Dolls.

I can’t wait to hear “Sad Song.”  I could use some new music for my iPod-fuelled workouts!

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There were so many stars on the red carpet last night for the American Idol season 8 finale that I wouldn’t even dream of trying to list them here. 

Of course, there were the finalists, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert, along with the rest of the Top 13 and judges but the celebrities (and former contestants) came out in droves to see who would win the singing competition. 

It looks like season four winner, Carrie Underwood, hurt her knee somehow since she’s got her “owie” all covered up with four Hello Kitty bandaids. She still managed to look absolutely fabulous!

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American Idol season 6 runner-up, Blake Lewis, has been signed to Tommy Boy Records and he seems really excited about it since they allowing him to make the dance record that he’s been wanting to do.  It’s great to see him video blogging!  It was his first one but he’s got a YouTube channel now!  He said that he’s going to be putting up a list of his favorite records from 2008 soon so I’m looking forward to that.

He also mentioned that he’s been working with the YMCA’s Strong Kids campaign which really warmed my heart.  While I was a student, that program allowed my kids to participate in activities and they actually started running marathons (even the 5-year-old has done three 1.6km races!). 

He also asks us all to check out his Facebook profile (add him to your friends list!) which you can see here:  http://www.facebook.com/blakelewis

I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store for Blake this year.  What about you guys?  Any Blake fans out there?

The sixth season of American Idol brought us a fantastic Top 12.  It also brought me to this site.  I started blogging on Idol Stalker right around the time the Top 12 was announced that year so, it always brings back fond memories.

What do you remember about that year?  Was it Jordin Sparks’ winning moment?  Blake Lewis’ killer performance of “Shot Through the Heart (You Give Love a Bad Name)”?  Sanjaya’s ponyhawk? 

To help jog your memory, here’s the Top 12 list from the sixth season of American Idol (dates indicate when the contestant was eliminated, year was 2007):

• Jordin Sparks – Winner
• Blake Lewis - May 23
• Melinda Doolittle - May 16
• LaKisha Jones - May 9
• Chris Richardson & Phil Stacey - May 2
• Sanjaya Malakar - April 18
• Haley Scarnato - April 11
• Gina Glocksen - April 4
• Chris Sligh - March 28
• Stephanie Edwards - March 21
• Brandon Rogers - March 14

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So, I finally got around to listening to Blake Lewis‘ cover of the 80s classic hit, “I Ran” featuring Darude.  I am a huge fan of the original (all 80s music, in fact) so I was worried about what this would sound like. 

My verdict - I actuallly really like it a lot!  I don’t know if it’s because I was recently clubbing in Las Vegas and can see myself dancing to this (if I actually went clubbing in my everyday life, but I digress…).  It, of course, stays very true to the original but I like the layers of modern techno-type beats.  I especially like how it changes around the 1:45 mark.  Very cool.  Listen and let me know what you think!

American Idol season 6 runner-up, Blake Lewis, was on Fox this morning where he talked about the rumors that he was “dropped” by Arista Records.  He said that his contract expired and it wasn’t renewed but that he is with 19 Recordings, which he refers to as his “family.”  Well, I’m glad he cleared that up. Here are some pictures from the interview:

He also performed “How Many Words” and it was pretty good.  Watch it here:

American Idol season 6 runner-up, Blake Lewis, will be headlining at the Canal Room which is located in downtown New York City.  From the website, it looks like a cool and trendy place!  The show is on June 24th and will include special guest, Brianna Taylor, of MTV’s Real World. 

The club is located at 285 West Broadway @ Canal street.  Tickets can be purchased through ticketweb.com!

Anyone in the area going?  I’d love to hear about it!

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American Idol star, Blake Lewis, performed at the Green Apple Festival yesterday in Washington, DC.  The free concert, one of eight nationwide, is meant to put pressure on Congress to take action on global warming.

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Blake Lewis was on Good Morning America yesterday morning where he talks about his album “Audio Day Dream” and how he started beatboxing.  He sang “How Many Words” and it was good:

Here are some pictures from inside the American Idol Top 12 party at the Wolfgang Puck-Pacific Design Center on Thursday March 6, 2008 in Los Angeles.

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