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I’m not completely sure why none of them is performing but I am interested in seeing the full interview.  If you like this sort of thing, check out Carrie Underwood’s Walmart Soundcheck performances.  She’s great, of course!

In the meantime, check out this preview of Kris, Allison and Adam’s interview!

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Anyway, I’m looking forward to hearing what the finished product sounds like.  The album is expected to be released on November 17, 2009.

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Kearney told MTV News that they joined together in August actually made some great music. He reveals, "We wrote a song and it’s awesome." On how the two started working together, "I think [Kris] was just a fan. What he told me was that he was just picking bands that he liked [to collaborate with].”

When the two finally got to recording the song, Mat says it was like magic. "He sang it in, like, one take and it was amazing. I was like, ‘You should enter some sort of singing contest. You could do something with that.’ That guy can sing."

Not only did he sing well, but apparently Kris is a great songwriter to. Mat gushes, "Someone wants to ‘write’ a song with you, you’re like, ‘Great, you want to come over and I’ll write a song so you can be co-writer.’ He was awesome, and he had amazing input and he had a really strong sensibility. … I was like, ‘Wow, this guy’s the real deal!’ "

Kearney admitted to not really knowing much about Kris, only that he had a wife and was the “cute” guy.  He adds “And I knew he had sung [Kanye West's] ‘Heartless.’ "

They really seem to have hit it off! I’m glad they both had a great time and I definitely cannot wait to hear what that song is.

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First of all, can I just say that I’m so glad that Kris is putting “No Boundaries” behind him?  Yeah… and it’s not that I think the song isn’t good (although I really am not a fan of it) but it was clear that he was uncomfortable with it which really is a bad way to start a career.

Anyway, I really like this song and I think that Kris’ talent really shines through.  I think that he’s got an amazing voice which is incredibly radio-friendly so hopefully this song will do quite well for the most recent American Idol winner.

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Anyway, a recording of Kara singing the song has popped up on YouTube and I think it speaks volumes about how insecure she is about criticism.  Her very memorable showdown with Bikini Girl last season was the first sign and now it just seems like she’s determined to prove that this song really is good.  I almost think it’s insulting to have this floating around since it almost feels like there’s a suggestion that Kris Allen didn’t do a good enough job.  Maybe I’m just being overly sensitive but that’s what I got from it.

Either way, if you haven’t heard it, check it out and tell me what you think.  I think that Kara definitely has a great voice and it does give the song a slightly different feel.  While I do think it might be a little better than Kris’ version, it’s only by a marginal amount – I still don’t like this song.

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Here’s their group performance of “Little Lies” but make sure you check out the clips of Kris, Adam, David and the their shared interview after the jump!

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Anyway, Kris’ interpretation of Kanye West’s “Heartless” was used during Evan and Janette’s routine.  I wasn’t a huge fan of the dance (I really don’t like the Rumba anyway) but Kris sounded great! 

Brandon and Jeanine delivered an energetic pop jazz routine to “Battlefield” and I really liked it.  At first it seemed like Jeanine was having a hard time but she got it together and the last third of the dance was really good.

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