New Kimberly Caldwell interview on Walmart Risers

Update: “Holy Bananas! My album out tomorrow!” So tweeted Kimberly Caldwell earlier today. Holy, bananas indeed. It’s been eight years since she was eliminated from Idol. Eight years waiting for a debut album. That’s a lot of anticipation. Her interview about the album is...

2010 in review: The best videos

Compared to 2009, this seemed like an off year for Idol music releases. But at least 15 former Idol contestants released music videos in 2010, including some featuring music released last year. I’ve reviewed them all. Without further ado, here are my picks for the five best. And, for your...

An album delay, but a free song, from Kimberly Caldwell

We’ve waited a long time for a first album from season two American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell. Looks like we’ll be waiting a little longer. In a video message to fans Saturday, Kimberly announced that the April 6 release date for her album has been pushed back to July 27. The...

New music from Clay Aiken, Kim Caldwell, Josh Gracin

So many Idol albums were released in 2009, I wondered who from the show was left to grace us with new music in 2010. I shouldn’t have feared. Looks like the season two Idols are coming to the rescue. Clay Aiken is preparing for a March 12 show in Raleigh, N.C., where he will debut material...