American Idol winner Kris Allen overshadowed by Adam Lambert
American Idol winner Kris Allen during a photo shoot in West Hollwood. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert during the premiere of Michael Jackson's movie "This Is It." (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
The 2009 ”American Idol” champion Kris Allen released his self-titled debut album today (Nov. 17). Many people might not have known he was even releasing an album.
Although Allen was victorious on “American Idol” earlier this year, he didn’t receive a substantial amount of media attention after his win. It wasn’t because he lacked talent. It was because he lacked shock value. Allen is plain, average and simple.
Which explains why he has been overshadowed by Adam Lambert, the “American Idol” runner-up. Lambert appears to be a magnet for the camera.
As a result, numerous magazines were racing to put him on the cover and land interviews with him. Meanwhile, Allen was an after thought. Entertainment journalists ignored him and focused on Lambert because he was more shocking.
Even pop star Lady Gaga came knocking on Lambert’s door wanting to collaborate with him on new music.
I’ll admit, Allen didn’t have the strongest vocals on the show. But the majority of “American Idol” voters chose Allen as their champion, and he deserves to receive some media attention since he was declared the winner.
Allen’s album is in stores now. Lambert’s album “For Your Entertainment” will be released Nov. 23.
Britney Spears, Rihanna, Shakira, Adam Lambert, Susan Boyle releasing albums in same week
The last week of November will be a showdown among five popular musicians.
Britney Spears, Rihanna, Shakira, Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle will release new albums the week of Nov. 23 vying for the number one spot.
Rihanna’s album “Rated R” will likely debut at number one. This is the singer’s first album since the infamous Chris Brown incident.
Everyone is rooting for Rihanna to come back on top. Plus, her new song “Russian Roulette” has caused a little controversy because of the lyrical content. We all know controversy sells.
Britney Spears’ “The Singles Collection” will probably debut at number two.
Although its a greatest hits CD, the lip-synching performer is still enormously popular. Fans who attended her recent Circus Tour will probably flock to stores to purchase the greatest hits package.
I predict Adam Lambert’s “For Your Entertainment” will debut in the number three position. Although he didn’t win the ”American Idol” title, he still has a huge fan base. It won’t be enough to overtake Rihanna and Britney, but it’s big enough for third place.
Shakira’s “She Wolf” album will probably take the number four spot, despite that semi-annoying song with the same title.
No one can forget when Susan Boyle shocked the world while she belted out “I Dreamed a Dream” on “Britain’s Got Talent.”
Her CD “I Dreamed a Dream” will likely debut at number five.
She will definitely dominate the charts in Europe, but she doesn’t do much promotion in the U.S.
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