‘American Idol’ notes: Adam Lambert, David Archuleta, and Skylar Laine
To kick off this week’s edition of “American Idol” notes, we are going to be talking about a little bit of good news … and a little bit of sad news.
First, the sad – Based on some messages on Twitter and what we’ve seen around the internet, it looks like full songs from Adam Lambert’s “Trespassing” have hit the internet.
Song leaks are often a complicated subject to write about. Why? It’s understandable that some fans are excited about the chance to hear full songs early, but it also takes away some of the excitement surrounding the actual album release date.
As for how the songs actually leaked, it’s hard to say — but our guess is that in the process of getting the songs around the world for some sponsored promotional pushes, they fell into the wrong hands at some point. (For the record, we are not going to be posting any leaked tracks here — “Trespassing” hits stores in just over a week on May 15, so we’ll save our full impressions of the album until then.)
Now the good – Despite being away on a Mormon mission, David Archuleta’s representatives are making good on their promise to keep as much new music coming out as possible — including a brand-new album containing covers and original music.
The title of this album is “BEGIN,” and it will be released on August 7 (in exactly three months). This is David’s first release in America since “The Other Side of Down,” though he has released an OPM record in the Philippines entitled “Forevermore” since that time.
Stay tuned — we’ll have more on this album as soon as we actually know more.
Finally, some news on Skylar – For those who don’t know, Skylar Laine will be on Monday’s edition of “Live! with Kelly.” We’ll have a video of the performance along with some details posted here as soon as they are available.
Update: Skylar performed “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You,” and you can check out the video below via Mjsbigblog. Skylar is actually wearing the same outfit here as in the official photo to the left.
As always, check back soon for more “Idol” news!
Photo: RCA / Lee Cherry
Lam-my
May 8, 2012 @ 2:59 am
Born To Be Wild ….Whoa! Adam was really wild there on AI! That wail-scream came from don’t know where! The whole audience erupted and I was stunned! That power and perfect pitch! :)
Judy
May 8, 2012 @ 1:22 am
Here’s a story for Tuesday. Did you see Cee Lo and Juliet Simms do Born to Be Wild on the Voice???
Go back to Idol youtube and you will find Adam’s version. Really, is there any comparison.
He killed it!
violet4ever
May 7, 2012 @ 8:37 pm
BTW follow David Archuleta’s twitter DavidArchie – while he’s on his 2-year church mission his manager Kari updates his twitter with news, treats and bits from his emails. I’m assuming she tweeted the album release date announcement for him even though she didn’t sign the tweet with (KS) though it may be a tweet David pre-wrote and left with her, awaiting a firm release date.
Pastel (@pastelpastel)
May 7, 2012 @ 8:30 pm
Can’t wait for it all to BEGIN. again for David Archuleta. I have a feeling these covers have been carefully selected for fans, and I understand the originals are amazing. Thanks for mentioning it ….. so much more to come from David!
rose
May 7, 2012 @ 7:45 pm
I’m still awaiting the arrival of my “Forevermore” album (even though I’m already listening to all the songs). To me, this is my very favorite album that David has made. His voice totally suits love songs………..so beautiful. Its the kind of music I was expecting and hoping for from David’s first album, so its been a long wait for me. I’ve really enjoyed all his Christmas music, both his own album and the one with the Mormon Tab. Choir. I thank the Choir for inviting David and I thank the Filippinos’ “Forevermore”.
angel52
May 7, 2012 @ 3:59 pm
Last comment refers to David Archuleta’s new album to be released August 7th! It’s called Begin. I’m more than sure there’s some meaning behind that title! :-)
angel52
May 7, 2012 @ 3:26 pm
I feel like a spoiled fan! David could not be any sweeter than this! Another new album full of that gorgeous VOICE! Thank you David!
debbie
May 7, 2012 @ 3:25 pm
All I can say is that david has his fans really spoiled, and we love it! It leaves me wanting more for 2013. David loves his fans and we love him!
ravengirl
May 7, 2012 @ 2:40 pm
If you think early — and legitimate–leaks dampen the excitement for Adam Lambert’s official album release, then you don’t know Adam’s fans. Remember, these are fans who have been thriving on short snippets of the songs for weeks, fans who have waited and waited and waited and WAITED for Adam’s second album to be released. These are fans who when the leak was discreetly share among themselves barely slept because of the nocturnal flailing. No, we will be just as excited for May 15 to roll around — and we legally BUY Adam’s music so no worries there.
Lorraine
May 7, 2012 @ 1:47 pm
Really looking forward to hearing a covers album from David A – those that he’s performed at his concerts have been amazing. When he performed “Angels” on his UK tour when he opened for McFly, the reaction from us Brits was electric crazy – not many people can touch Robbie Williams’s version but David knocked it out the park. Looking forward to the international release date of BEGIN.
Terrell
May 7, 2012 @ 1:08 pm
stoked to hear both covers and original music from Archie! wasn’t too excited when I first heard about the Forevermore album, but a friend gifted me (from the wowhd site) and after listening, i’m a fan… beautiful love songs and that signature voice of his… solid album from start to finish.
NorthCarolinaGirl-Marylee
May 7, 2012 @ 12:40 pm
So excited about David Archuleta’s new CD..can’t even BEGIN to tell him how much! David has been SO good to his fans.. even long distance! We are truly a blessed group of adoring fans. Thank you David from the bottom of our hearts.
LAMBERTLUST
May 7, 2012 @ 12:26 pm
Trespassing did not leak! it was streaming legally in Malaysia! Some fans were sharing from that! Get your facts straight!
a_f
May 7, 2012 @ 12:15 pm
STOKED beyond belief (haha) for David’s new album “BEGIN.”. Kurt Bestor, the leading producer on this album, let “slip” that Bridge Over Troubled Water is one of the 11 cuts, which keeps in tune with what David said as this being an “inspirational” album, and this new journey he is on right now. I can only expect great things from this :-)
violet4ever
May 7, 2012 @ 11:27 am
I think David’s album is BEGIN. (with a period included). I guess we’ll find out exactly what he means August 7. I look forward to hearing it. David worked on this album up through the day before his mission started. His album Forevermore is doing well, still a top seller in the Philippines and still #1 selling album at WOWHD where it is an import.