If you live in Canada, you’ve probably heard “Cha Ching” by Hedley which features former Canadian Idol contestant, Jacob Hoggard, as the lead singer.  I know the video came out last month but I really didn’t pay too much attention to it at first but it seems like it’s just blown up all-of-a-sudden.
I can’t lie – the song is completely addictive.  If you haven’t heard the song, check it out and if you aren’t familiar with Jacob consider yourself forewarned about his (loveable) oddities!
The single, which pokes fun at reality television shows, is from Hedley’s upcoming The Show Must Go …read more

Canadian band, Hedley, is releasing an album for U.S. fans.  The group, which is fronted by former Canadian Idol finalist, Jacob Hoggard, has chosen to put their seven #1 hits from their two double-platinum Canadian releases  (Hedley and and Famous Last Words) along with other songs on the American album which will be released on May 19, 2009 (pre-order now).
There are 12 songs in all.  Here’s the tracklisting:

She’s So Sorry
2 1
Trip
For the Nights I Can’t Remember
Never Too Late
Gunnin
On My Own
Bone Shatter
Old School
Narcissist
Hand Grenade
Dying to Live Again

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Former Canadian Idol contestants are featured prominently on the list of nominees for the upcoming 2009 Canadian Radio Awards. 
I wasn’t surprised to see Hedley on the list which is fronted by former Idol finalist, Jacob Hoggard, but I wasn’t expecting to see Carly Rae Jepsen, Jaydee Bixby and Tara Oram.  Good for them!
Here are the categories featuring former Idol contestants as nominees:
MAINSTREAM Adult Contemporary:   Carly Rae Jepsen – "Sunshine on my Shoulders" Julie Crochetiere – "Precious Love" Kreesha Turner – "Don’t Call Me Baby" Lights – …read more