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Thursday, October 30, 2008
10/29: NY Post reports Idol might block Josiah Leming’s album
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This is a nutty turn:
After “American Idol” rejected Josiah Leming last year and didn’t place him in the top 24, the 19 Entertainment lawyers are threatening to block his album from coming out January on MCA.
“Idol” contestants must sign strict contracts with the show’s producer, Simon Fuller’s 19 Entertainment, promising to record only with the label chosen by “Idol” - Sony/BMG. The 19 Entertainment shop also retains exclusive right of refusal for management and merchandising.
A rep for Leming, who grew up in Tennessee as one of eight siblings, said, “Josiah was the only ‘Idol’ contestant ever to get a record deal who didn’t make the top 24, and one of only four contestants to get a deal this year. He has personal reasons for getting his music out, threat or not.”
As MJ noted, this is complete bullhockey on the part of the “Idol” folks. Why deny this kid a chance to get his music out?
- I skipped radio airplay and sales figures last week. Here’s the latest:
Jennifer Hudson remains in the top 10 on the album charts after a tragic week, selling 29K and 355K total. “Spotlight” sold 18K and 240K total. The single slips from 5 to 6 on the urban charts.
Jordin Sparks sees her single “One Step at a Time” fall to no. 10 on the top 40 charts via Radio & Records after peaking top 3. Her album sold another 4K and 941K total. Another 33K sold of the song and 908K total. That song will breach 1 million.”No Air” sold another 11K and 2.54 mil total.
David Cook has seen his single “Light On” jump back in digital sales with 34K sold for the week and 189K total. “Time of My Life” moved another 13K and 970K total, another that will break 1 million soon. “Light On” has yet to broach the top 40.
David Archuleta sees his single “Crush” frozen at No. 13 on the top 40 charts, shy of top 10. Single is at No. 16 on the download chart with 55K sold and 805K total. It’s a guaranteed million seller, too.
Daughtry’s “What About Now” has peaked on the top 40 chart and is now at No. 28. It sold 15K and 441K total. The album moved 6K and 4.26 million total.
Carrie Underwood “Just a Dream” has become her seventh number one song including her fourth off this current album. That is an amazing run. Digital sales: 19K for the week, 305K total. “Carnival Ride” moved up to 37 from 58 thanks to the Wal-Mart special xmas edition and sells 12K and 2.39 mil total.
Bucky Covington In its 27th week, “I’ll Walk” moves up to 12 on the country chart. It sells 6K on the digital download chart and 90K total. His album has sold 1,800 and 376K total.
Kellie Pickler Her single “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful” peaked around No. 20 and is now slipping off the charts. Her CD drops to 59 with 8K sold and 79K total.
Kristy Lee Cook has managed to get in the top 30 with “15 Minutes of Shame.” Her CD sold just 1,000 and 20K total.
Josh Gracin edges up to 39 from 40 with “Unbelievable.”
