• Carrie Underwood,  Cowboy Casanova,  Play On,  Review

    Oops! She Did It Again

    In 2005, the world watched as a new country diva was born on the fourth season finale of American Idol. The first country star to come from the now juggernaut series has gone on to become not only the most successful Idol winner, but has become one of today’s biggest selling acts in music. Along side her reality competition title, Underwood has broken a number of industry records, won countless awards, including her reign as Female Vocalist of the Year, and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry only three years after her Idol win. Her successful run capped off earlier this year when she took home the Academy of…

  • katy perry,  Kelly Clarkson,  OneRepublic,  Review,  Ryan Tedder

    All She Ever Wanted

    Kelly Clarkson was first discovered in 2002 when she won the hearts of millions and was crowned the first ever American Idol. She didn’t know it at the time, but she had set the bar very high for future Idol hopefuls. Her rich, soulful voice blended with her “cool beans” attitude and diva-like performances, Clarkson hit every note just right. Now, two Grammy’s, and over 20 million albums later, she is a force that is truly unstoppable. All I Ever Wanted, her fourth album, is cheerful, upbeat, and a sure-fire hit. Something I am sure that pleases her label RCA and its head-honcho Clive Davis. In 2007, upon the release of…