‘American Idol’ notes: Phillip Phillips, Adam Lambert, Skylar Laine
For our Saturday edition of “American Idol” notes, we have quite a bit to cover, and we are going to kick things off with some much-appreciated details about Phillip Phillips’ upcoming debut album “The World from the Side of the Moon.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Phillip either wrote or co-wrote all but two songs on the album, and he even worked with a pretty interesting array of people including Greg Holden and Drew Pearson, who are the masterminds behind the enormously successful “Home” that really launched him headfirst into the limelight. He also worked on a song with his girlfriend Hannah Blackwell in “Take Me Away,” which is one of the tracks on the deluxe edition of the album made available exclusively at Target. (You can see the full track listing at this link.)
As for the sound of the music, expect plenty of guitar … and also a surprisingly large amount of cello.
Adam’s political standpoint – As you probably know by now already, Adam Lambert is supporting Barack Obama in the upcoming election, and even without mentioning him by name specifically in the Twitter post below, he did explain some of the reasons why he is voting the way that he is:
“Hot issues 4 me in election r Marriage Equality and a Woman’s right to choose. I wish these social issues were nonpartisan, but they aren’t … I just don’t understand how folks would vote for a candidate and administration who’s stance on Human rights is so twisted and dated. And by ignoring these issues, we are indirectly promoting ignorance and discrimination.”
Adam is of course far from the only celebrity making a political endorsement, but it’s also hard to say whether or not these comments have any influence on voters.
Skylar Laine’s next performance – For those of you who are major Skylar fans (and why wouldn’t you be?), you’ll be pleased to learn that on Sunday the season 11 star will be singing the National Anthem at the Los Angeles Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. Specifically, she will be performing in front of 12,000 people dressed up in costume participating in the race. The event is also benefiting the ASPCA, so there is also a great cause behind it.
Jada
October 28, 2012 @ 9:23 am
Adam Lambert seems to become a better musician by the day. Besides, he remained the same intelligent, wit and outspoken person. Good for you Adam !
funbunn40
October 28, 2012 @ 4:22 am
Happy to see Adam Lambert speak out, as he rarely gets political. He did make a point for equality which I’ve always believed. All tax paying citizens should have equal rights to love and marry whomever they choose and have the same financial and medical rights protected. If a church takes exception they should have the right to refuse conducting the ceremony. There are churches that are liberal and not adverse and states should afford that right to all, regardless of , sexual preference. I already supported Obama for many reasons and Adam is also entitled to support him as a tax paying citizen, regardless of his celebrity.
Mason
October 28, 2012 @ 1:22 am
Judy Judy Judy, if you dislike AI so much then why are you reading these AI notes? These are for AI fans!
Judy
October 27, 2012 @ 9:38 pm
You can stop sending us articles about American Idol and/or X Factor. These shows can go to their respective coffins.
Take a look at the contestants on The Voice. They have amazing voices and stage presence and we don’t have to go through that ridiculous drama on the stage. All those tears and breakdowns and no-talent contestants. The Voice is all about singing. The contestants have class and the coaches are entertaining as well.Take a look at Amanda, Trevin, Avery for instance. You will be stunned. There is so much incredible talent and they sing current songs like Titanium and they even did Lambert’s Whataya Want From Me. Idol is dead. It’s been on TV too long and X Factor cannot find talent. Looks like The Voice is killing the competition.
slynnc
October 27, 2012 @ 6:39 pm
I don’t understand how Phillip Phillips can take any credit for “Home” when all he did was sing it. The real credit goes to the writers and producers. In fact Phillip said it was not the type of song he would have picked but that it did grow on him. Now he’s working with the same writers. So how original is that? Can you tell I was disappointed he won? So much better talent out there.