I can’t believe Season 8 of Idol is over!  As someone who watched the talent pool each season, I think this year showcased the best contestants yet, and many of them will go on to make records.  I am happy for both Kris and Adam because in my eyes they each won by staying true to themselves and continuously reinterpreting songs to fit them as artists.  We worked together in the studio on the finale song, “No Boundaries,” and I can say they are genuinely great people who routed for one another.  That says volumes about each of them and made me respect them even more. Next up, I am in the studio with Jason Castro, Leann Rimes and Leighton Meester….. keep checking back for more updates. I thank you all for your continued support this season!

Chartings:

 Kris Allan “No Boundaries” (Kara DioGuardi, Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allan)- #11 BB100

 Pink “Sober” (Kara DioGuardi, Danja, Pink)- #15 BB100

 Kelly Clarkson “I Do Not Hook Up” (Kara DioGuardi, Katy Perry, Greg Wells)- #23 BB100

 Theory of a Deadman “Not Meant to Be” (Kara DioGuardi, Tyler Connolly)- #63 BB100

 Jessie James “Wanted” (Kara DioGuardi, Mitch Allan, Jessie James, David Hodges)- #80 BB POP 100 

Such an exciting month!  I cannot believe that Idol is already in its final stages, but I am so proud of this year’s contestants. You can’t imagine the stress and pressure it takes to perform at that level every week, and they do it with such grace and humility. But I hate Wednesday because I don’t want to see any of them go home!

On the creative front, I have been in the studio with Carrie Underwood, Every Avenue, Tina Parol (a new artist coming out) and working on songs for Disney’s new Camp Rock.  ”I Do Not Hook Up” continues to climb the charts and check out my single “Wanted” by Jessie James, which is starting out at pop radio.

Other exciting news (which I still can’t believe) is that I am in People’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue and no, I did not say “shave my nose,” I said SHADE my nose (which helps it look a bit smaller). Very funny. I am also thrilled to be going to the White House Correspondents dinner on May 9th to show my support for this administration’s efforts in getting our country back on track.

 
Till next time, GO ADAM, GO DANNY, GO KRIS (in no particular order)!!!!!!!!!!