Posts Tagged ‘Powerhouse’

The Odyssey of Phillip Phillips: American Idol’s ‘Golden’ Musician
08 Aug. 2012

The Odyssey of Phillip Phillips: American Idol’s ‘Golden’ Musician


Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul once said: “It was like watching the Olympics and you are our Michael Phelps.” Although Ms. Abdul was referring to then-contestant Adam Lambert, another gifted vocalist and acoustic guitar player who is worthy of this quote is none other than Season 11 Idol winner Phillips Phillips, who received the …

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11 Nov. 2011

Eli Young CD Review: “Life at Best”


Eli Young Band’s latest studio album Life at Best was released on August 16, 2011 via their label, Republic Nashville. It opens with the catchy “Even if it Breaks Your Heart” and it is followed by their spitfire, chart-topping Billboard single “Crazy Girl,” co-written by country star Lee Brice, which is one of the favorites …

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10 Oct. 2011

Josh Gracin’s “Redemption” Review


Josh Gracin’s latest studio album Redemption is expected to be released on November 8, 2011, via his label, Average Joe’s Entertainment. Gracin co-produced the project with Kevin Murphy, and he co-wrote every track, with the exception of “Edge of Desire,” which was penned by John Mayer. It opens with the up-tempo tune “Different Kind of …

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10 Oct. 2011

Broken Records Magazine Interview with Pia Toscano


Broken Records Magazine spoke with Queens, New York, native Pia Toscano, who was the 9th place finalist on Season 10 of American Idol. Pia took some time from her schedule to do some press, prior to the Idols LIVE! concert at Nassau Coliseum, New York. Pia’s elimination on Idol was one of the most shocking …

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06 Jun. 2011

The August Infinity Album Preview of To Whom it May Concern and Interview


Every once in awhile you hear a local band that you swear is famous or at least should be. The August Infinity is definitely a band on the verge of greatness. A.I. has been making the rounds through countless big shows in the NYC area and gaining ground and new fans in the local music …

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05 May. 2011

Frankie Ballard Debut Album Review


Country singer Frankie Ballad’s self-titled debut album is expected to be released tomorrow, on May 24, 2011, via his record label, Warner Music Nashville. His record opens with his current single, the electrifying “A Buncha Girls,” which is destined to be the summer theme song for his female listeners. It’s followed by the liberating tune …

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05 May. 2011

Terri Clark Song Review: “Northern Girl”


Country music sensation Terri Clark’s latest single “Northern Girl” was released on April of 2011. Throughout her career as a country musician, Terri Clark was always a powerhouse vocalist, electrifying live performer, as well as a stunning instrumentalist. Her hits “Easy on the Eyes” and “Girls Lie Too” topped the Billboard Country Charts, and the success of …

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