Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson – We Are the Fallen – Signs with Universal Republic Records 6

Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 01:22 PM | American Idol 7, Carly Smithson

From the Press Release:

Universal Republic Records has signed new rock group We Are The Fallen, it was announced today by Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic Records. The new band is comprised of the original members of multiplatinum trailblazing band Evanescence, guitarists Ben Moody and John LeCompt along with drummer Rocky Gray, with enigmatic American Idol finalist Carly Smithson powering the vocal reins of the new group. Respected touring and studio bassist Marty O’Brien (Disturbed and Static-X, among others) rounds out the iconic fivesome.

The group is currently recording their debut album for Universal Republic in Los Angeles and expect to release it in early 2010.

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Carly Smithson – Bury Me Alive – Acoustic 1

Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 01:12 PM | Carly Smithson

Here’s a short clip of Carly Smithson singing Bury Me Alive Acoustic with her band We are the Fallen.

Carly said she did not like her new boots. Hmmm…

Via @carlysmithson

Watch the video here:

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Carly Smithson – Bury Me Alive Live Performance – We Are The Fallen Comments Off

Thursday, June 25, 2009, 01:17 PM | Carly Smithson

To be honest, the audio does not sound like “live” audio at all. But we’ll have to take their word for it. This is the official “live performance” video of Bury Me Alive from Carly Smithson and We Are The Fallen.

Watch the video here:

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Carly Smithson’s band renamed to “We Are the Fallen” Comments Off

Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 01:11 PM | Carly Smithson

Some band called “The Fallen” sent them a cease and desist letter.

The band made a video blog to apologize for their single “Bury Me Alive” not reaching the fans in time yesterday.

Via Vote for the Worst

Watch the video here:

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Carly Smithson – Bury Me Alive – The Fallen Comments Off

Monday, June 22, 2009, 11:23 PM | Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson and her band The Fallen just released their new single Bury Me Alive on their website wearethefallen.com

Listen to the track here:

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The Fallen website goes live on Monday Comments Off

Saturday, June 20, 2009, 09:02 AM | Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson and her band The Fallen will unveil their website wearethefallen.com on Monday June 22 at 3 PM ET.

I’m so excited! Their first single will be available on the site.

Go Carly!

Carly Smithson joins ex-evanescence band Comments Off

Thursday, June 18, 2009, 02:17 PM | Carly Smithson

I’m blogging on a boat.

Update: blogging on the road.

Update: Okay, sorry. I really need to update this post…

Carly Smithson is now the lead singer of the band ‘The Fallen’ which teams her up with 3 original members of Evanescence.

There. Congratulations Carly! May you and your band have many hits.

Carly Smithson — Let Me Fall — American Idol Extra Comments Off

Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 08:55 AM | Carly Smithson

Here’s a video of Carly Smithson singing “Let Me Fall” from her upcoming album on American Idol Extra. This video was from US Magazine.

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Carly Smithson — Billboard.com Interview 7

Friday, April 10, 2009, 04:24 PM | Carly Smithson

Here is Carly Smithson’s Billboard.com interview posted on YouTube.

I hope she finishes this album soon since the window of opportunity to sell a hit from her time in Idol has closed. It would be easier for her to promote if she had something to promote.

The latest date that any non-finalist released an album that went on to successful sales was March 20, 2007 with Elliott Yamin — just barely into the next Idol season. Jennifer Hudson released a successful album 4 years after her Idol-stint, but that was mostly due to her Academy Award win.

If I were Carly, I would go indie right now and promote like crazy on the Internet. Instead of buying another car, she should invest it in her career. There are still many opportunities.

The American Idol machine is now busy promoting Season 8, so Carly will have to rely on the good graces of media people who still remember her.

Watch the interview here:

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Carly Smithson — Idol Tonight Pre-Show and Show Interview 2

Sunday, March 29, 2009, 04:26 PM | Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson does a “limo-interview” on her way to the taping of TV Guide’s “Idol Tonight”.

Carly has a steamer!

Watch the video here:

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Carly Smithson on American Idol tonight 3

Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 05:03 PM | Carly Smithson

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Carly Smithson will be on American Idol tonight. From her MySpace:

Carly visits “Hollywood Week Boot Camp” Tonight on FOX !!!!!

Hey Guys ,

So tonight tune in to American Idol ! I was asked to stop by during the “Boot Camp” week to give the new contestants some words of encouragement and let them in on what i’ve learned and experienced in the past year . They were all awesome and had tons of questions . I told them all the tricks i’ve learned to keep my voice in shape . Over the next few months they are gonna experience more singing then their voices are used to so it’s important for them to take this very seriously and look after themselves . I had fun catching up with all the producers and before I left sang a familiar duet with a good friend !!!!!! Enjoy

Much love Carly

Carly Smithson — Juliet’s Wedding 3

Thursday, January 29, 2009, 10:44 AM | Carly Smithson

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Carly Smithson sang at Juliet’s wedding over the weekend — Juliet from The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet.

From Juliet’s Journal:

[quote] Keeping the BIG SURPRISE from Doug and everyone else was challenging to say the least. Doug and I really bonded over “American Idol” when we first started dating. We’d have dates, then go to his house to watch the show. His favorite contestant ever was Carly Smithson. I loved her too. So as I was planning the wedding, trying to think of a unique gift for him, I thought – PERFORMANCE. There was no other option really than Carly. I’m so thrilled she agreed to do it. And then on top of everything, she stayed through the reception and ended up performing again, late night “Barracuda” by Heart, one of my favorite bands of all time. The whole party was freaking out b/c she’s so talented, and it’s such a hard song to sing. [/quote]

Carly Smithson — LA Times Interview 4

Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 02:26 AM | Carly Smithson

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Carly Smithson sat down with the LA Times for an interview. In the video you can listen to a couple songs that Carly has recorded for her album. It sounds great. I can’t wait. However, she needs to RUSH. The latest that anyone has come out with an album that became a sales success is March one year after the start of their season and that would be Elliott Yamin. Because everybody knows that by March 2009 (and I’ve already posted the schedule), we will all be talking about the new batch of American Idol 8 hopefuls, and not season 7. Make or break time. Make a play for the mainstream now, or be content being an indie artist for the rest of your career.

Carly Smithson: Up From ‘American Idol’ (LA Times)

Video clip:

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Carly Smithson — National Anthem — Footlocker Cross Country National Championships 2

Sunday, December 14, 2008, 12:59 AM | Carly Smithson

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So I get a random text message from John this morning: I have video of Carly Smithson singing the National Anthem at the Footlocker Cross Country National Championships in San Diego.

Woohoo! Talk about being at the right place at the right time. Thanks John!

Video clip:

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Carly Smithson — Thanks the Fans 1

Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 09:22 AM | Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson blogged on MySpace to thank her fans for a thank you video they made for her:

[quote] Hey Guys ,

So I now know I have the most amazing fans EVER !!!!!! I just watched the video y’all made on Youtube and it is so very special . It brought a tear to my eye . You guys have been so good to me and have created such amazing memories for me I will keep forever . Im in such a great place in my life . Im making such good music and writing every day . I know I promised you all some video from the studio but I had breakfast with Richard Rushfield from The LA Times a few days ago and promised him he could come in and tape it for you guys .

Also dont forget to spread the word on myspace and email about my project and page .
You can copy and paste the link below (the code is on my Official page) and send it as a bulletin to all your friends . Tell them all to come join me on my page . I need you guys to help me make as many friends as I possibly can . Love u much xxxxxx [/quote]

Video clip:

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Carly Smithson — Finishes Her Tattoo 2

Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 09:41 AM | Carly Smithson

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The caption on her official MySpace reads: “Carly gets 4 hours work done on her sleeve”

Ouch!

(Via MJ’s Big Blog)

Carly Smithson — Blogs on MySpace — 10/23/08 9

Thursday, October 23, 2008, 09:41 AM | Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson blogs on MySpace! (Okay, it’s a novel!)

[quote] Hey Y’all ,

So I guess you all know I’m a terrible blogger Sorry that Its been a minute or 5 since ive been online here but truth is I have been so crazy busy working as hard as i can on my new life and career . I want to make you all very proud of me . For any of you who make it on to the show this year get ready for the ride of your life . My thoughts are on overdrive so much lately that i’ve managed to lock my keys in my car 3 times this week and forgotten where I parked for an hour . AAA must think im an idiot .

Firstly once again I have to say thank you to all of you for this experience . Because you believed in me my life has totally taken an awesome turn and I will be forever grateful . This summer on tour I met so many of our fans . Such friendly people with such dedication to Music . I want to make music forever and your love and support drives me to make sure that happens . I also got to meet and have dinner with the girls at carlysangels.net . They are amazing people and have helped me in so many ways . I will be forever grateful for their friendship .

Im waking up this morning in my new home away from home in LA . I have nothing in my kitchen but water , cereal and cashew nuts but I havn’t had time to go to the store . I’m not even sure if I know where my local grocery store is yet . Ha Ha !! I am totally in love with my new place . It has exposed brick walls and just a cool loft feeling . Great vibe for making music . Castro came over tonight to hang out and check out my new place . He loved it here so im gonna try convince him to rent the apartment downstairs so I can have a friend in my building . Haha !!! We ended up not being able to work my new TV so opted for a movie called Body Of Lies at the famous chinese theatre . Such a good flick !!!!!! We also listened to some of each others new songs we have written . Let me tell you I will be buying Castros record . I am very proud of him . Beautiful songs !!!

I can’t wait for you guys to hear some of the music i’ve been making . Its such a dream come true for everything to be finally working out . I was up late last night working on a lyric on a new song called “Lay with me” . Im very excited to finish it today !

I took a day off last week cause i was tired so Myself and kim Caldwell went furniture shopping . We didnt buy much though . All we ended up with was a gumball machine that lights up from a yard sale and a wooden elephant head . I think we got bored looking at furniture so we went bowling and clothing shopping instead . Being famous in LA is so wierd though . Im still trying to get used to it . Last night at dinner Kim told me that she saw a news letter on the Planet Funk website that said last week we went into their store and Showed what we bought . So Funny !!! They got it wrong though , I bought the dress and cardi . Kim has adopted me as one of her new super friends here in LA . Trouble is usually at the top of our list . We gel pretty well cause she knows how to have fun but she’s also very smart and a hard hard worker . Maybe we should get our own BFF reality show . We’ll call it ” The Mountains ” or ” The Not So Simple Life ” . LOL !!!!!! [/quote]

Continued on MySpace

Happy Birthday Carly Smithson! 6

Friday, September 12, 2008, 03:52 PM | Carly Smithson

Carly Smithson

Happy birthday to ya… happy birthday! Happy birthday to ya!

Go Carly Smithson!

Cheeshead Report — Green Bay, WI — 09/02/08 6

Thursday, September 4, 2008, 01:29 PM | American Idol 5, American Idol 6, American Idol 7, Carly Smithson, David Archuleta, David Cook, Michael Johns

(Here’s the Cheeshead Report from Peg in Green Bay! Peg was a cellcaster that night, and gave us the ultimate fangirl screams during PDSTM and BJ! Go Peg!)

The Cheesehead Report: Barricades, The Concert, The Pick Incident and Cheeseheads

The Barricades Tuesday with the Idols started with a blistering hot day for Green Bay standards. Several of us Cook fans had been planning signs, gifts and the inevitable props for Mavid. If you have ever seen a Green Bay Packer football game, the triangular-shaped foam cheesehead is a standard form of head gear. What could be better than having cheeseheads for the Mavid dance!! By the way, Green Bay is also the toilet paper capital of the world, so we figured it would be in poor taste for them to put a couple of rolls of TP on where ever.

Part of our plans included clever signs to convince Michael and Cook to wear this ridiculous headgear. Suzanne had found a photo of David with a box of Cheezits on his head, an actual box of Cheezits and a clever saying: “honorary cheesehead” Since we also had to have a sign for Michael, I was charged to figure out a sign for Michael Johns. So, if you can’t have a quality sign, go for innuendo. So my cheesehead sign for MJ read: “Michael Johns You melt my cheese.” I got quite a few comments on that sign!

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