I have heard from many people that were in attendance at the holiday tour that purchased Diana DeGarmo’s new EP “Unplugged in Nashville” that the (EP) is great. Diana’s voice is just outstanding and her vocals are better than ever.

The new (EP) is an acoustic album with 4 songs co-written by Diana DeGarmo. “UnPlugged in Nashville” has the following songs:

Kiss Me
Find Me
Thank You
Like I’M NOt Here

The (EP) will be available on ITUNES in the coming weeks so definitely be on the look out for “Unplugged in Nashville” by Diana DeGarmo.

I will definitely be attending the appearance at the Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee. It will definitely be a great night of live music on Monday, Decemeber 29, 2008 at 6:30pm. If you are in the Nashville area definitely swing by to see Diana DeGarmo.

“Unplugged in Nashville” has four songs that were co-written by Diana DeGarmo. The (EP) includes the songs:

Thank You
Find Me
Kiss Me
Like I’m Not Here

The new (EP) “Unplugged in Nashville” will be available on ITUNES in the next few weeks so definitely be on the lookout.

Diana DeGarmo this coming Monday will make an appearance in Nashville. Diana will be appearing at the Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 6:30pm. If you are in the Nashville area definitely swing by to see Diana.

Diana DeGarmo eagerly returns to country music
By Kellie B. Gormly
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, November 27, 2008

Diana DeGarmo, one of the top “American Idol” contestants during the Fox show’s third season, says she is excited and satisfied with the direction her career has taken since her time on the show.

DeGarmo, who will be performing with three other “Idol” finalists at a Christmas show Saturday, says she has been thrilled with her success so far, which includes her smash hit “Dreams,” released after her season on the television show in 2004. Now, DeGarmo is returning to her main love, country music, and hoping to get a record deal soon.

“I’m a strong believer that all things happen for a reason,” says DeGarmo, 21. She finished second to winner Fantasia Barrino on the show. “I really wouldn’t have it any other way. After the show is over, it’s all about what you do with that opportunity. I’ve been blessed enough to really keep that ball rolling. I may not be on the front page of a newspaper or magazine every week, but I’m happy.

“I’m still happy to call music my job,” says DeGarmo, a Georgia native and resident of Nashville, Tenn. “I’m happy to be doing what I’m doing.”

At “American Stars in Concert for the Holidays,” presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, DeGarmo will join Chikezie Eze and David Hernandez from “Idol’s” seventh season, and Kimberly Locke from the second season. The singers will perform mostly traditional holiday music, but will throw in some contemporary pop tunes. The four will sing as a quartet and individually.

“We want to get everybody excited about all the good times that November and December bring,” DeGarmo says. “That’s the wonderful thing about it. It’s going to be a show that people can bring their families to.

“I promise people that there will be big songs, little songs and everything in between,” she says. “We’re going to have a great time. … Expect to have a night of wholesome, good fun.”

DeGarmo released her debut pop album, “Blue Skies,” with RCA Records in 2004, and has toured a lot since her “Idol” stint. She also acted on Broadway, in the role of Penny Pingleton in “Hairspray.” Yet DeGarmo grew up singing country music, and now is pursuing a career in that genre.

“I went back to what was most natural and what was most fun, and that’s country music,” she says. “It’s really … where my heart and soul lie as an artist.”

DeGarmo is working on a new album with John Rich from the country duo Big & Rich. She sent out a demo to Nashville labels earlier this month.

“I’m really, really proud of the music,” DeGarmo says. “I’m anxious to see what happens in the next few months. It could be the best Christmas gift ever.”

DeGarmo does some songwriting, too, and says she loves the storytelling nature of country music.

“It’s definitely like free therapy,” she says. “At the end, you have this great song.”

Reminiscing about her “Idol” time, DeGarmo says Simon Cowell, the British judge known for his harsh ways, was brutal to her, as he was to so many people.

“He was one of those people that, if he liked you, you got to see a glimmer of humanity every now and then. I wasn’t on the ‘like’ list,” she says, laughing. “But it comes with the territory on this show. … I was fortunate that America liked me.”

This such great news, I have to repeat it over and over.

Diana DeGarmo is planning on releasing a mini album (EP) in December 2008.

Diana DeGarmo is planning on releasing a mini album (EP) in December 2008.

Diana DeGarmo is planning on releasing a mini album (EP) in December 2008.

Diana DeGarmo is planning on releasing a mini album (EP) in December 2008.

Diana will take part in a special holiday concert tour put on by American Idol’s associate music director, Michael Orland, and three other former Idol finalists including Constantine Maroulis, Kimberley Caldwell and David Hernandez. The four artists will perform Christmas music at the concerts. Some of the dates of the tour are below:

-El Paso, TX (Dec. 1)
-Easton, PA (Dec. 3)
-Englewood, NJ (Dec. 5)
-Waukegan, IL (Dec. 21)
-Athens, GA (Dec. 6)

Confirmed, fer sure: Kim Kardashian, Niki Taylor, Billy Ray Cyrus, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus, Eddie George and Backstreet Boy Nick Carter.

And Joe Nichols, Lady Antebellum, American Idol alum Diana DeGarmo, Titans kicker Rob Bironas, Chuck Wicks (Stealing Cinderella), Danielle Peck and Lorrie Morgan are confirmed.

But it’s the “maybe” list that’s really interested. Invited and considering:

Snoop Dogg (who just made a country music video with Willie Nelson), Whitney Houston, Mario Lopez, Daisy Fuentes, Gabrielle Union and all the A-list Nashville country singers.

Kid Rock is set to host.

And you’re invited — after 11:30 p.m. Sunday. That’s when the public can come.

It is great to see Diana DeGarmo will be appearing at the Grand Opening of the nightclub FUSE in Nashville on Sunday, July 13, 2008

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/archive/6145/

Great article on Diana DeGarmo as she starts her new career in country music.

For new information on Diana DeGarmo go to :

http://www.dianad.com

or her MySpace page at:

http://www.myspace.com/dianadegarmo

http://www.myspace.com/dianadegarmo

Date: June 28, 2008
Time: 11pm
Performing: Diana DeGarmo
Location: WETbar
Address: 960 Spring Street, NW,
Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Will definitely be a great night of music with Diana DeGarmo