First, Idol Chatter continues its look at the best of 2009, with a bit of a twist.
Today, my picks for the best of the rest — non-singles you might have overlooked when downloading songs from iTunes or elsewhere.
These deserve a listen. At least I think so.
9. “Turn To You” by Michael Johns
Before heading into the [...]

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In terms of album releases, 2009 was a banner year for Idol fans.
We got new music from five of Idols’ first six winners — Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks and Jordin Sparks.
And, unless I’m missing something 19 albums from Idol contestants all told.
Here are my picks for the best and worst of [...]

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and it’s all good, baby. Michael, we are so proud of you!
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Michael ignites the crowd
Poor Ramiele. She just can’t compete with Michael Johns, who brings the audience to their feet even before he sings, when the strains of We Will Rock You start pounding out from the band. He thrusts a power fist [...]

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Michael’s album plan: First material, then a label
He’s lived around the world and is about to embark on a look-see of America, but Michael Johns is jonesing for some Chick-fil-A (a No. 8 with no pickles and six nuggets). The Aussie is texting his wife to bring him some (there’s an outpost across the [...]

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