Kris Allen CD – A Rough Road Ahead

Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 11:57 PM | American Idol 8
Tags: I Need To Know, Kris Allen, Live Like We're Dying

Kris Allen just released his first single Live Like We’re Dying — and the reception has been great so far. Kris is well liked, and as a fan myself, I am very happy for him. The single will be released on iTunes next week.

There are critics however who say that the song was not original to Kris Allen since the song appeared on the Japanese version of an album by The Script. This is a fair argument, but this is nothing compared to what is really happening behind the scenes: other than Live Like We’re Dying – the rest of Kris Allen’s CD so far is a mess.

People have described it to me as: “It needs a lot of work.” With one track being “a total embarrassment.” The tracks sounded like “bad left-overs from Daughtry’s last album.”

This criticism includes the track I Need To Know which Kris Allen said was his favorite in the album so far.

I’m really worried. I don’t know if Kris and his producer can pull off a stellar album by Nov. 17 with these kinds of advance reactions.

One theory is that since everyone thought that Adam Lambert was going to win, 19E had already commissioned people to write for Adam well before the finale, so Adam has all these songs to choose from. Since Kris Allen’s win came unexpectedly, 19E is now scrambling to get material for him. My feeling is that it may not be enough — and we are going to hear some really terrible songs. Really, this album is turning out to be one of the worst Idol-related albums on record.

I think everyone should send some moral support to Kris Allen on his Twitter now: @KrisAllen4Real.

An Idol album still sells, so I hope some songwriters will come out of the woodwork and write for Kris. It’s still not too late.

Save Kris Allen’s CD! We believe!

180 Comments for Kris Allen CD – A Rough Road Ahead

1

what are your sources? sounds like someone is just trying to lower expectations.

ummm on September 24, 2009 at 12:03 am
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I don’t think you can say, “this album is turning out to be one of the worst Idol-related albums on record” without having heard it yourself! You’re scaring us dude. Is it to lower expectations for his CD so the reactions will be better? I just can’t trust your Adam/Kris album anticipation posts because you never cite the sources of your info. It’s tabloid-shady :\ and I didn’t wanna say that!

Judy on September 24, 2009 at 12:06 am
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I really don’t think tweeting something like this to Kris is a good idea, or very nice. Some sources—who you didn’t name—said it’s a mess? I believe your intentions are good, but trying to get Kris to read this is hurtful. Let him focus on creating the music so he can prove these people wrong.

oh ok den on September 24, 2009 at 12:07 am
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Hmm….My Dad always said, “Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see” Not sure where he got the quote, but I have always tried to live by it. That’s all I’m saying. No, wait. Good luck to all the Idol contestants. There. ‘Nuff said.

SheilaO on September 24, 2009 at 12:08 am
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Kris could write his own songs. Why the need to scramble for songwriters? So many Ryan Tedder-ish songs on the radio already! We need more singer-songwriters!

For instance, Brooke White. She was able to come up with a great album with songs she wrote herself!

lalala on September 24, 2009 at 12:10 am
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Yes… I would also like to know your source. Not saying you’re lying — cuz I totally believe that 19e expected Adam to win — but I’m curious about this so-called mess considering Kris has been working with quite a few well-known artists such as Ryan Tedder, Mat Kearney, Alex Band, Joe King, Kevin Rudolph, Toby Gad….

curious on September 24, 2009 at 12:11 am
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I’m kind of upset that you would want to twitter that to Kris in the first place. Does he need that stress right now? With only unsubstantiated rumors and guesses, who really knows what the album is going to be like or how it’s going to be received? Instead of offering “comfort” that is anything but, maybe we should remember the saying “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”.

Kat on September 24, 2009 at 12:11 am
8

Bull-(insert expletive)

I can’t wait until Allen can just create.

Cinn on September 24, 2009 at 12:12 am
9

Oh Rickey.

lol on September 24, 2009 at 12:14 am
10

Who is saying this Rickey?

Selena on September 24, 2009 at 12:18 am
11

Are you working on your riverse karma thingy again? It sometimes works, ya know? LOL.

yoko on September 24, 2009 at 12:22 am
12

Rickey, this is so silly. First of all, I doubt that you actually have any insider information. You are the same guy who announced that Katey Allen was pregnant, despite the fact that one look at the twitter page of Kris’ friend would have told anyone that he was kidding, of course his joke wasn’t funny, but since the pregnancy tweet came after several other silly tweets, I think common sense should have kicked in. Add to that your snarky comments about how amazing Adam’s single is, despite the fact that you have never heard the single …. really how desperate do people have to be to take you seriously.

But the main thing is your assertion that tptb had songs already waiting for Adam really doesn’t hold any water. We keep hearing about writing sessions for everyone, and I do believe that tptb at ever label realized in the last few years that not giving these finalists a hand in coming up with songs just does not work.

Tell me what happened, did Kris stop following you and this is your way to get back at him?

You have built up a nice site, and it’s a shame that before this year you did not take the opportunity to parlay your love for AI into more than just a fan site, or try and establish some crediblity with those in charge at AI. There’s a reason why they didn’t want anything to do with you.

Well, at least you probably made the glambots happy.

Allie on September 24, 2009 at 12:24 am
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Something has happened to you Rickey. I am stunned by this post.
I am done reading you. goodbye.

wonhorsetown on September 24, 2009 at 12:26 am
14

I trust kris & his style but I don’t understand why you think it is mess and you are kris fan all the way

renhan on September 24, 2009 at 12:26 am
15

I am not worried about his album. I know it will be great. People need to calm down and leave Kris the hell alone geez.

Andrea on September 24, 2009 at 12:26 am
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interesting…IA kinda lame to tweet that to Kris but I am not at all surprised it’s being called a mess… there has been no excitement for the album at all and the initial release is a knock off…

SCat on September 24, 2009 at 12:28 am
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WHERE are these sources? i seriously doubt it! idol wants to make money! they’re not going to throw kris allen’s career down the crapper… they don’t want another RUBEN or TAYLOR HICKS. kris has a big market and they’re going to work to maximize the profit from it. while you’re at it, go congratulate katy allen on her pregnancy.

Mandee on September 24, 2009 at 12:28 am
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After BEGGING Kris to follow you on Twitter, you go and tweet that his album, which you haven’t even heard and therefore can’t judge, is an embarrassment. He’s going to see that on his feed.

…..Really Rickey?? Sounds like someone’s looking for attention.
I hope he unfollows, you to be honest. You don’t deserved to be followed by him after pulling something like this.

Amy on September 24, 2009 at 12:30 am
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Rickey, you don’t have any sources. All you do is troll the internet and repost things that other bloggers and journalists have posted.

What wrong do you believe Kris did to you that makes you want to tell lies and try to get back at him. It’s behavior like this that’s resulted in the people at AI not wanting to be bothered with you.

Caitlin on September 24, 2009 at 12:32 am
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I was always told never believe anything you read in print. I am ashamed of you Rickey. As a the Kris fan that you say you are – why would you post something like this. I think you are just trying to get Kris to @reply to you on Twitter and give you some attention!

Sarah on September 24, 2009 at 12:33 am
21

OMG…someone please post a drama llama!

Cinn on September 24, 2009 at 12:34 am
22

One more thing, grow-up Rickey.

Caitlin on September 24, 2009 at 12:35 am
23

This is completely irresponsible of you.

And definitely no way to gain credibility, with fans of AI, fans of you, or with people who work in media who you hope to call your ‘peers’ one day. I don’t even have to explain why, do I. Looks like many others have already, and it *should* be obvious to you, as well.

This is not on. Disappointing.

Sadie on September 24, 2009 at 12:36 am
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Why would Kris need material when he’s been in constant songwriting sessions since the show ended? I could maybe see him having one, two or three songs written by someone else (including LLWD) – but why would they be “scrambling for material” when he plans to co-write practically the whole thing? Cook wrote 10 out of 12 songs on his album in the same amount of time.

Nothing about this makes sense. And subtly framing Adam as the bad guy makes it even worse.

I guess everyone saying you’re full of crap was telling the truth. I think I’ll stick with MJs from now on.

Nicole on September 24, 2009 at 12:38 am
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RICKEY YOU BETTER DELETE THIS POST BEFORS TPTB COME FOR YOU. THIS IS WHY THEY DIDN’T WANT YOU AROUND THE CONCERTS. PLEASE DELETE IT NOW AND APOLOGISE TO KRIS.

vicky on September 24, 2009 at 12:40 am
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why you poted this? and you say you are a fan? psss

Kris cd is going to be awesome! *I hope*

Mari on September 24, 2009 at 12:40 am
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Seriously? After Kris was nice enough to follow you, you tweet this to him? Why are you such a jerk? Why are you so made of fail? Why do you exist, Rickey? Do you not think before you type? Do you have a brain that functions?

I have so many questions for you right now.

Mel on September 24, 2009 at 12:41 am
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WHO IS PAYING YOU TO DO THIS RICKEY. DON’T DEPRESS THE BOY. I DON’T BELIEVE IT. KRIS HAS DONE MORE CO-WRITES THAN EVEN ADAM AND ALLISON AND HIS SINGLE HAS GOTTEN RAVE REVIEWS SO FAR. WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH YOU RICKEY? GROW UP.

vicky on September 24, 2009 at 12:43 am
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I think this was meant to be a joke, but still it wasn’t funny.

comeback2me on September 24, 2009 at 12:43 am
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You know im sick of everyone having such damn high expectation from these Idol alumnis they are enjoying their music being true to themselves and their fans will be true to them. I was not a big fan of Adam of Kris I was more a Danny fan and I am one fan who will be enjoying Dannys music and supporting him every step of the way! FYI Daughtrys second album I love it and he stayed true to his music.

Diana on September 24, 2009 at 12:48 am
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first what are the source(s)? seems to me to be coming from someone who want to toast and belittle him..

it’s upsetting that you suggest to twit Kris about that! he needs that like to be poked in the eye

mtlfan on September 24, 2009 at 12:49 am
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You can’t say stuff like this without giving sources.

Because I have read anonymous sources saying the EXACT OPPOSITE — that what they’ve heard of his album is EXCELLENT. Adam and Allison have BOTH been quoted saying what they’ve heard of Kris’s stuff is GREAT.

Seems to be you are trying to scare people for no reason. What is the point of that???

And no offense, Rickey, but you are the same person who believed what was obviously a joke tweet from one of Kris’ best friends and tried to make it into breaking news that Katy was pregnant. A journalist, you are not…

amanda on September 24, 2009 at 12:50 am
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I BELIEVE!!!………………………………

…………………that this is all bullshit.

happymonkey08 on September 24, 2009 at 12:50 am
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you’re the embarrassment Rickey.
At least Kris is making something of himself
You’re a 40 single man sitting in a basement talking about television shows.

Sorry about your life.

oh shut up on September 24, 2009 at 12:56 am
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As a fan of Kris, you should know that he’s been doing many co-writing sessions over the course of the tour and has been increasingly enthusiastic about his level of input.

I don’t know who your supposed inside source is, but, personally, I’m going to wait until I actually have heard Kris Allen’s new music before condemning it, especially when his first single is so good.

I’m looking forward to hearing I Need to Know *because* Kris likes it and, based on the musical choices he made on Idol and the strength of Brand New Shoes, I actually trust Kris when it comes to music. I think he has really good taste and strong musical instincts.

Why don’t you?

Dee M. on September 24, 2009 at 12:56 am
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Dude, I’m an Adam fan. Not even a Kradam person. What you just did there is stupid and inconsiderate. I sincerely hope that no Kris fan takes you up on our offer to offer him moral support, as he has no need of moral support. Where the hell’s your evidence? What were you hoping to accomplish?

stella on September 24, 2009 at 12:58 am
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Rickey this is a complete joke. You don’t have any inside “sources” — you couldn’t even get AP passes during the tour because Idol’s TPTB don’t trust you. Just the other day you had like three separate meltdowns on twitter. And you read a joke tweet from one of Kris’ best friend about Katy being pregnant and tried to report it as breaking news.

So excuse me if I don’t believe this. You are not a journalist. Are you so desperate for attention that you need to try and stir up shit? And what did Kris do to you to make you decide to post this unsubstantiated bullshit in the first place?

All this does is destroy your own rep, Rickey. Congratulations.

Both Adam and Allison have been quoted as saying that what they’ve heard of Kris’ album is VERY GOOD. I am far more likely to believe them — people who have actually HEARD the music — than I am you and your unnamed “sources”.

You want people to believe you, you better give us some names.

Oh — by the way — Kris is working with many of the same producers and writers who are working with Adam on his album.

megan on September 24, 2009 at 1:00 am
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Rickey it’s funny that the only song that you mention is the one that Kris told us the name of in a recent interview.

It’s also funny that so many people have said how Kris’ current single fits him, but even though Kris has worked with the same writers and producers who wrote and produced LLWD, on several other songs, you say that these songs sound like something that Chris Daughtry would do. That’s funny since I couldn’t imagine Chris Daughtry singing Live Like We’re Dying, it’s just not a song that fits him.

Taking all of this into consideration, and the fact that you have a tendency to be very childish, and that you don’t check your facts, I’m going to have to conclude that you are lying.

Bella on September 24, 2009 at 1:03 am
39

Rickey who is the source?

Selena on September 24, 2009 at 1:10 am
40

Rickey, are you channeling your inner Simon Cowell and trying to control the masses? This sounds like a veiled challenge to the Kris fans to get out and buy the hell outta his CD, and give him record numbers.

Bet me it works too. Might have given more thought as to how you did this, though… Unless you let Kris in on the plan ahead of time.

TXlovesJC on September 24, 2009 at 1:16 am
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Who cares if the song is not ‘original’! The song is great! I’ve never even heard of The Script until you posted it here. And to be honest, I’m sure that the band is happy that they’re getting exposure here in the US. So it’s mutually beneficial for Kris and The Script. Just enjoy the song for what it is.

Rob on September 24, 2009 at 1:16 am
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This is really necessary? Really? How you can say “this album is turning out to be one of the worst Idol-related albums on record” after only listening to ONE song? Which is really good, by the way. How? And sending a twitter to the guy… this is all kinds of crazy.

Sorry to say, but after that cellcast fiasco (Adam related) and this, I guess I won’t access this site ever again. Alienating Adam AND Kris’ fanbase isn’t a smart move.

Lucy on September 24, 2009 at 1:19 am
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BUT WHO WAS SOURCE?

Nana on September 24, 2009 at 1:22 am
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LMAO. Rickey, and you thought the Glamberts were psychotic? (They are.) But the cray-cray Kris Allen fanatics are ten times worse because they feel they have ~righteousness~ on their side. They will rip your head off protecting poor, sweet, innocent, defenseless bb kitten Kris.

You’ve riled them up now. Sorry about your life.

BenchPlz on September 24, 2009 at 1:25 am
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can’t believe you twitted that to Kris:

“Kris Allen’s album so far “an embarrassment” http://bit.ly/ml5AR Save Kris Allen’s CD! @KrisAllen4Real”

sad

mtlfan on September 24, 2009 at 1:41 am
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I can’t say I’m surprised. Kris IS talented and I was happy that he won, but we all knew how this was going to go. They didn’t want him to win and they don’t care about his album. Adam is getting the best of the best producers and songwriters and Kris is getting obscure covers to release. It’s not hard to see what’s going on here and why.

Well... on September 24, 2009 at 1:48 am
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what you have to do know delete this mess apologizes to kris allen
your are unbelievable
and I list to 3 songs too no proof

renhan on September 24, 2009 at 2:03 am
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UM, WTF? This article is so confusing! You don’t even explain your sources, or how you can say “it’s the worst Idol-related album ever” without explaining if you’ve heard it or not??!

Why would you tweet Kris about that? What a stupid thing to do!

Etoile on September 24, 2009 at 2:05 am
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wtf Rickey.
Whether this is one of your jinx or not. It’s not very funny.

Robbie on September 24, 2009 at 2:12 am
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Rickey you claim on your video that you’ve heard 3 of Kris’ songs (including LLWD) and they were all horrible?

Well I just saw another source who says you haven’t heard ANY of Kris’ songs — that you are not only an ass, but you are a liar as well!!!!

Congratulations for making so many enemies because of this pile of crap you decided to post tonight.

morgan on September 24, 2009 at 2:16 am
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I think someone’s jealous that Michael Slezak and Jim Cantiello has been getting a lotta love from Kris.

Robbie on September 24, 2009 at 2:17 am
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Kris Allen could release his ‘Land of Smiles’ as a wide release and I would buy it because it’s honest. That’s all I want; not crappy pop written to “sell, sell, sell”. I want honesty, homegrown development.

Get Kris off the tour and get him involved in the songwriting process if you want a good album.

Give him space to write.

Andrew on September 24, 2009 at 2:26 am
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Very silly. It does seem like a silly effort to lower expectations. Kris fans will love him, others will like him if a particular song or songs is/are good. And the average person will say, for songs that are not very good, Kris is a nice guy, but a little bit boring. All signs point to this: Kris doesn’t have the same number of fans that Adam does. Just gotta face that.

Lulu on September 24, 2009 at 2:38 am
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Rickey I saw your video and you could be correct that AI didn’t expect Kris to win. It is possible they might have seen another outcome like a lot of other people did. So anything is possible, but I don’t know about being so public about it. I think you might have contacts that might have been able to contact him through other ways instead of publicly.

Selena on September 24, 2009 at 2:39 am
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This is just stupid Rickey…

You have made a total ass out of yourself in a tweet that probably took under 30 seconds. And while I’m not one of them, I am quite sure that even if you did delete your tweet, Kris Allen has already been RT’d it by 1,000 people.

Expect a drop in your followers honey. BAD MOVE…

Alyson on September 24, 2009 at 2:42 am
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Why Rickey why…i used to like you, now….

JoCeeisme on September 24, 2009 at 2:46 am
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UNBELIEVABLE.
I WAS A FAN OF YOURS, BUT YOU POSTING THIS HAS TURNED ALL MY FEELINGS AROUND.
THANK YOU FOR ALREADY PREDICTING HIS DOWNFALL.
YOU’RE ONE AMAZING FAN.
IT’S NOT LIKE WE DON’T ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH NEGATIVITY GOING AROUND…BUT NOW YOU’RE ADDING TO IT!
I’M SICK OF ALL THE PEOPLE BRINGING HIM DOWN!
HE’S AMAZING, AND ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED ARTISTS I HAVE EVER SET MY EYES ON.
IF KRIS SEES THIS YOU ARE DEAD TO ME RICKEY!

DON’T EVEN CALL YOURSELF A KRIS FAN ANYMORE.

Somebody on September 24, 2009 at 2:46 am
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Hmm, could these sources be the same that claim that Adam’s album is the greatest album ever known to man?

Kris has been in songwriting sessions since the beginning. Not only are some of them pretty well-known, a great deal of them are the *same writers* that Adam and Allison are working with.

Also, are Adam and Kris so incredibly stupid that they need to be “saved” by the stellar songwriters of AI’s crack songwriting team?

Kat on September 24, 2009 at 2:46 am
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the sad truth of it is this…most bands take a year…two years…or even four or five years to write an album (maroon 5)…Kris Allen has less than a month to complete his…that’s just stupid…once they let go of their tight grip on him, he will do great and prove he is a real talent, till then just hang in there. we love you Kris

randynewman on September 24, 2009 at 2:53 am
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yeah answer this plz why kris why now
in this time I start to like you rickey really now …..
I am out of here for good BEFORE I GO
I believe in kris and I will never ever doubt him ever and allot of kris fan as well we all very furious

renhan on September 24, 2009 at 2:57 am
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I don’t believe this stupid crap. You didn’t even cite the sources you took the info from. and who are these “people” who got the chance to listen to Kris’ songs in the first place.

And to think that you even tweeted Kris that. That is so wrong. Please delete it, asap. You’re gonna make poor Kris upset when the stuff you’re saying isnt even true. Damn. I am pissed.

I believe Kris’ album is gonna be amazing! GO KRIS!

Assyle on September 24, 2009 at 2:59 am
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David Cook will always be my favorite Idol, but I HATE reading this! I really like Kris Allen. I HOPE he hasn’t read this! Who are the sources and why are they trashing him!? He doesn’t deserve this. I find it hard to believe that 19E would sign him just to watch him fail!

Heather on September 24, 2009 at 3:19 am
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PLEASE DELETE IT, ASAP! You should be ashamed of yourself for spreading stupid rumors! I hope Kris unfollows you.

Erica on September 24, 2009 at 3:23 am
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I don’t know who the sources are but in my opinion, if “Live like we’re dying” is the headline song, I am afraid for the rest of it. This isn’t his sound. For me, it isn’t appealing and very hard to listen to.

For Kris’ sake, I truly truly hope there is better material for him.

JayeSD on September 24, 2009 at 3:28 am
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I know of at least one of the writers for Kris’ cd and hes really good. It sounds to me like either people are making crap up again or they are just trying to hype up Adam again instead of Kris. They need to just get over it already kris won Adam didn’t..they are NEVER going to be able to change that. Kris will do fine, he has many many fans waiting for his cd to come out and he isn’t going to put out a shoddy cd.

kover1 on September 24, 2009 at 3:29 am
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Wow, I’m totally disappointed with you Rickey!

How disappointing.

Without stating you’re sources. You only made yourself look like an ASS!!!!

Alf on September 24, 2009 at 3:30 am
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I can’t believe that people are actually acting like Rickey is a credible source. Pardon me people, but given Rickey’s track record of posting stuff without checking his facts, and as we all know, Rickey has no sources, what he has is internet that allows him to copy and paste other people’s work, why would anyone believe anything that he has to say.

I know there have been a lot of silly glambots who have gone crazy over what he has had to say about Adam’s single and album, despite the fact that he has not heard one single song, but seriously, why act like he knows jack. All Rickey wants, all he’s ever wanted is attention. Just like the silly trolls who feel the need to send this garbage to Kris. You all are so sad.

Bella on September 24, 2009 at 3:31 am
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Man you really are a sad tool! Last time I read your crap!

Ann on September 24, 2009 at 3:40 am
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Kris i’ll support u all the time…
cause u hv try all ur best to let ur album as great as it can…..

Ski_kks on September 24, 2009 at 3:44 am
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Wow Rickey

I visit your site everyday and I enjoy your posts, but you’ve lost all my respect now. I’m outta here.

Andy on September 24, 2009 at 3:53 am
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Rickey is funny. Hope it works rickey. i know you are doing the reverse jinx.

keith on September 24, 2009 at 3:56 am
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Rickey’s strategy (if there is really a strategy) is really working. Or people are just simply drawn more toward negativity. This post so far has more than 70 comments while Adam’s has less than 10.

ben.wills on September 24, 2009 at 3:58 am
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Simply put, you are an ass.

AC on September 24, 2009 at 3:58 am
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I am an Adam fan that does not get involved in fan wars. It is only a small percentage of people that are stirring up trouble. Let’s all try to ignore them. That said, I just don’t understand you, one day you support Kris and then the next you support Adam. I think they will both do well, nuff said.

shasta on September 24, 2009 at 4:23 am
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You’re such an such an attention whore, Rickey. KRIS DOESN’T NEED SAVING. You’re so full of shit. I’m not even the biggest Kris fan, and I feel bad for all the Kris fans who trusted you.

(And I’m sure they’ll buy the album even more now to “save” Kris.)

SERIOUSLY DUDE. GET A LIFE. And stop making an an idiot of yourself more than you already ARE.

mika on September 24, 2009 at 4:25 am
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Come on … admit it Rickey … Your brain got hacked, didn’t it? Yeah yeah, we know it did. There was definite hackage of the brainage going on here, right? Right?

I KNEW it! When you reboot your system, come delete this post, okay? and delete your tweet while your at it. Hacking can be sucha a bitch!

Tay on September 24, 2009 at 4:34 am
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Why am I not surprised? The single is a steaming pile of recycled crap, no doubt his album will be too. Get over yourselves Kris tards. It’s not like you’re going to care about him next year when the new season of Idol rolls in.

miron on September 24, 2009 at 4:47 am
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Rickey, Rickey…

What’s wrong with you? Why are you doing this? You are losing your credibility and visitors with posts like this one. I’m not a Kris Allen fan, but I believe he will put out a decent CD. I don’t have high expectations for first post Idol albums.

Please Rickey, think about everything. I used to enjoy this blog so much.

Mateja on September 24, 2009 at 4:48 am
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I cant help but compare the 2 succeeding posts:

Reception to Live Like We’re Dying has been great so far, but was not an original of Kris.

The album is turning out to be one of the worst Idol-related albums on record.

VS.

Strut is like the most anticipated single of the year.

Adam is going to grab the #1 spot.

Wow, I just cant believe this. And you said you are a Kris fan? Please don’t say that anymore. Just be a responsible and fair blogger and know your sources.

vince on September 24, 2009 at 5:10 am
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Wow, this post sure has fans riled up!

I didn’t like Live Like We’re Dying. I don’t think Allen should have released a cover song for his first single. This song doesn’t demonstrate his sound, it just shows that he’s capable of doing an almost direct word for word imitation of an original. He reworked songs better on AI. If the entire album is a mess it’s not only 19’s fault but Allen’s as well for allowing himself to be manipulated and agreeing to release that poppy, predictable tune. “And if your plane fell out of the sky..”, like, seriously?

Pushing the blame on Lambert? Good move but completely ridiculous. Also, tweeting the link to Allen, who’s probably under a heck of a lot of pressure already was crude and uncalled for Ricky.

Andy on September 24, 2009 at 5:14 am
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I’m sorry Rickey, but I have to agree with everyone else on that has commented. Being a very big Kris Allen fan, you shouldn’t just judge Kris’ ability to produce music… before he actually produces his album. I’m very surprised to see that you are doubting his talents, after everything he has proven on Idol (ahem.. winning it when everyone said Adam would?) and on tour (doing The Killer’s cover??). My point is, Kris Allen surprises people… and his ability to make a great album shouldn’t surprise anyone really. Maybe it will surprise you, but not me. Sorry Rickey, but this post made me lose a lot of the respect I used to have for this site. I advise that you apologize to the readers.

Joe on September 24, 2009 at 5:39 am
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Hilarious really. Somehow I think that if this was an Adam post instead of a Kris post the same people on here would be backing Rickey up and saying stuff like “told ya so” and “over-hyped”.

Looks like Adam’s Glambert’s aren’t the only wacky fans.

Fandom on September 24, 2009 at 6:47 am
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I hope all of this is nonsense – sort of like Katy being pregnant. All of it b.s. Let’s not jump the gun.

lcmc on September 24, 2009 at 7:15 am
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BTW
Red One, he called AI show midway thru the show about Adam, he has been intervied and said he called the show on his own accord, he called and said win or lose he had to work with Adam, it had nothing to do with the AI favoring one cntestant over the other just one example

2012 – the movie folks called and recruited Adam to sing their song etc…….

Lisa on September 24, 2009 at 7:25 am
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I understand why the Kris fans are upset, but let’s remember it wasn’t Adam or any of his fans who made this mess. Don’t be saying Adam is getting all the good songs and Kris is getting crap. Kris Allen is a grown man who can stand up for himself, if he is being treated unfairly. As for what Ricky said, what reason would he have to lie. You might not like what he said or how he said it, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t true. I have to agree if the rest of his album is like this single, then he’s going to be in trouble.

bridgette on September 24, 2009 at 7:30 am
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LOL Rickey, the things you do for attention. It’s also pretty obvious you’re trying to lower expectations. We all know HYPE kills. That’s why Adam amditted he wished the media hadn’t hyped his album up like crazy before even hearing his music. Hype kills careers and the pressure messes with your head.

I can’t believe the amount of Kris fans who are claiming TPTB must be giving Adam the best of the best and Kris some old covers lmao.

You DO know that Allison, Adam and Kris are all working with a number of the same producers, don’t you? The ones they don’t share eg. RedOne are ones who APPROACHED Adam and/or Allison. 19E/RCA didn’t get them to work for Adam.

Kris himself said they all fell in love with LLWD. When you finally make an album, you hope your debut single is radio friendly and you can instantly hear LLWD on the radio.

Just chill, Kris has got this. Personally, I hope his album has some Blue Eyed tracks as well but regardless, I predict it will sell well. Now STOP comparing him to Adam or Allison or whoever, they are NOT in competition anymore.

Sa, 22 on September 24, 2009 at 7:50 am
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Ever since you let your chat room be taken over by teenagers you’ve been acting like one of them. WTF. Yes, you’ve lost your mind and any common sense. Sad, really, you had a nice thing going here but ruined it with your lack of judgment. You have only yourself to blame you were warned and ignored everyone’s good advise.

pam on September 24, 2009 at 8:06 am
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Rickey,
Let me explain why we are all hating this post.
1. Even if what you wrote turns out to be true (which I doubt), it was WRONG to post it here.
2. Had you provided credible sources in your post, it would have been less wrong, but WRONG nevertheless. At least such post could have been justified as “just the facts based on credible sources.”
3. SENDING IT TO KRIS WAS SO WRONG, THERE ARE SIMPLY NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE IT. I don’t think even a GlamBot would have done that.
Kris is well liked in the Idol fan community (your main readers). You just shot yourself in the foot.
And I say all this as someone who believes Kris should have finished 3rd (behind Adison).
Good luck in all future endeavors. I will never visit this page again.

LoveDaRocker on September 24, 2009 at 8:24 am
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The sad thing Rickey is that you’ve now pissed off both Kris AND Adam fans at one time or another by dissing their guys.

It seems to me that you’re an opportunist. You see the buzz around Adam and you want a piece of it even though throughout the season and the tour you were squarely in Kris’ corner. Just because you want to associate yourself with Adam doesn’t mean you have to trash Kris.

Kris is a very talented musician and I highly doubt Jive (who btw did a fine job with Jordin Sparks and Archie, neither of whom had a freakin clue who they were musically speaking) is floundering with Kris’ album. Once Kris made the top 3-4 TPTB had to be prepared for a possible win by someone other than Adam. HELLO, Season 5 ring any bells? Upsets happen.

Rickey, my advise to you is step away from the computer. You’ve obviously lost your ability to use logic and common sense. oh and tweeting Kris that his album is a mess? dude, really? that’s messed up.

I will admit I’m somewhat amused that the Kris fans are now the ones attacking you when only a few short weeks ago they were telling the adam fans to leave you alone and proclaiming what a great person you are… isn’t it ironic..doncha think? LMAO

sarah on September 24, 2009 at 8:28 am
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You are a certifiable nut case. You are very fickle minded and have no backbone whatsoever. Shame on you. All you care is to have as many hits on your site. You’re in the same league as Perez Hilton…zero credibility.

Mary on September 24, 2009 at 8:33 am
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looks like Kris Allen fans are all of a sudden the bitter ones haha.

I loved Kris Allen on Idol and will probably buy his album.

But seriously guys you need to back off Ricky he just reports what he hears, and right now the buzz surrounding Kris’s album is less that stellar, does that mean its gonna suck? maybe, does that mean you need to kill the messenger? probably not.

Adam S. on September 24, 2009 at 9:22 am
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I think Kris’ album will be awesome!! And I really don’t think all the critiques for this album account for anything, considering that it is still a work in progress. No matter what your sources told you it is gossip at this point, and tweeting a message like that @ Kris was just a crappy and heartless thing to do!! You could have blogged your thoughts but to reply @ him with such a negative rumor, could only make him feel like s*&t, when he should be on cloud 9 right now with his dream coming true. Very disappointed >[

jen on September 24, 2009 at 9:31 am
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@Adam S.

That’s not the point. Rickey is saying that the album sucks based on 2-3 peoples opinions and concludes that it will be the worst Idol-related album? And that all the songs will be terrible? Really?

To make it worse, he even tweeted this post to Kris HIMSELF and is asking everybody to tweet Kris with CONDOLENCES. That’s quite a good way to insult the artist, don’t you think?

Lucy on September 24, 2009 at 9:41 am
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Why so mean to Kris, Rickey?
It’s one thing to write this negativity, but to tweet it to Kris was cruel. Especially after begging Kris to follow you. There is NO WAY the ‘big wigs’ at 19E would purposely let Kris fail and just give him leftovers. Very silly for you to even put that out into the Universe. You get what you give.

LilyX13 on September 24, 2009 at 10:29 am
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TOTAL MESS? you heard just one track of it! and this track is a cover. I don’t think you can judge Kris’ album until you going to hear all of it.

the most of the bad reviews are from bitterberts.. chill.

Idol_watcher on September 24, 2009 at 10:39 am
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Soo… First you claim that Adam’s single/album is going to be one of the best to come out of Idol ever, and then you say that Kris’s is going to be one of the worst? Oh ok den.

I personally don’t think that either of these albums is going to be amazing/terrible. They’re debut Idol albums, that have been put together in a few short months while the artists have been away on tour, basically. The albums are both going to turn out ok-ish, I think. As long as they’re good enough to guarantee a second album and a tour, I’m happy. Lets not get ahead of ourselves, hmm?

I do think that everyone needs to stop bashing Rickey. As far as I can tell, he’s just the messenger. You guys are coming off as cray cray as the glamberts, stop it.

Em on September 24, 2009 at 10:42 am
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I don’t know whether Kris or Adam will put out a better CD in November (and I think that will largely come down to personal opinion). But I *do* know that Kris Allen’s single is one of the best – if not THE best – first single to ever be released off a winners first album.

I also know that nobody ever puts out their best song as their first single – it just doesn’t happen. Therefore, Kris has even better songs than Live Like We’re Dying on his album just waiting to be heard. No way is the album “a mess”.

Normally, I wouldn’t be so quick to turn against Rickey. But stupid posts like this that are simply meant to get people riled up, and that contain absolutely ZERO evidence that any of this is true? Yeah, kinda sleazy.

Cari on September 24, 2009 at 11:10 am
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WOW! I am an Adam fan all the way but, I can not believe the mean things you said about Kris. I love Adam and know he will be a huge success and he does not need the downfall of Kris to rise. There is room for both of them. I thought you were a big Kris fan, but sounds like you are giving up on him already. Are you trying to start a fan war? If you have inside info on both their albums please share, we are all diying to know.

adamaniac85 on September 24, 2009 at 11:17 am
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Wow. Is this what it takes to get blog-traffic these days? Sad.

Anyway, I’m no diehard Kris Allen fan. But, seriously, let the complete album, in its entirety speak for itself. Let the listeners make up their own minds. Regardless, some will hate it, some will love it, and some simply won’t care.

This post is hardly worth much focus and attention.

However, tweeting that directly to Kris Allen = epic fail. I don’t care how desperate you are for readers. Nothing’s worth that.

Gwen on September 24, 2009 at 11:19 am
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Rickey, stop saying such asanine things. Kris Allen would never settle for lame ass songs, expecially when he help write many of them himself. Did u watch the show and see what he’s capable of? And who is this source? A strong Adam Lambert supporter? someone who doesn’t even like Kris’s style of music? This whole section about “Save Kris Allens CD” Is a joke….u have too much time on ur hands rickey…provide us with some REAL information.

Tom22 on September 24, 2009 at 11:32 am
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Come on, Rickey. Seriously.

kmra on September 24, 2009 at 11:41 am
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Rickey, this article is inappropriate and mean spirited.

The Real Jillson on September 24, 2009 at 11:46 am
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Rickey is deleting poats now…just to let u all know mine is gone from about 10 min ago. u rock rickey……………..

Tom22 on September 24, 2009 at 11:58 am
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never mind

Tom22 on September 24, 2009 at 12:00 pm
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Ok, Rickey….please fess up, I’m willing to give the benefit of a doubt here. (seriously…you can’t just hit-and-run us like that!)I heard that you listened to a couple of demos that you didn’t like. (whoever it is letting people listen to the unfinished product…and it’s not only Rickey from what I’ve heard….should be in trouble)

Soooo….is this only your opinion from what you heard, yourself…..or is the “worst album ever” talk coming from the top? And whose fault would that be? Are they trying to turn folksy Kris into tweenie-crap-hit maker? If so then FAIL on Jive/19’s part.

dede on September 24, 2009 at 12:10 pm
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Your sources sound like bitter and uninformed haters. Anyone who knows Kris’s music would NEVER believe his CD will be a “mess”. He is so incredibly talented in music arrangements and vocals. I have no doubt his CD will be amazing if 19 lets him make what he wants to make. Posting this is just tactless and mean.

Allison on September 24, 2009 at 12:12 pm
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I see your meltdown has continued, Rickey. Your bitter sarcasm is such a delight to read. This Lambert fan knows that both Allen and Lambert’s CDs will be great.

riaspark17 on September 24, 2009 at 12:44 pm
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Rickey, you are such a cunt! Who the hell do you think you are to tweet that to Kris?

You really are “up there” with Gokey, you know that?

Up yours, you son of a bitch!

Joe on September 24, 2009 at 12:49 pm
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So what you are saying is that one album you haven’t heard (Adam Lamberts) is better than another album you haven’t head (Kris Allens)?

Lump of purest green anyone?

Seriously Rickey – your article has absolutely no credibility at all and is riddled with errors. RedOne didn’t get recruited by 19E because they like Adam best – HE CALLED THEM! Before the finale! And lets face it – Adam is a good fit musically with him and Kris isn’t. Kris is a really good fit with The Fray guy and the others he’s been working with who are more his vibe.

You need to apologise to everyone and then get a life dude!

Fi on September 24, 2009 at 12:52 pm
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Forgot to add above :

I’m not a huge fan of the Kris Allen type of music but the single LLWD is catchy and I can see it doing really well as it’s very radio-friendly. It certainly will make me try the other songs on his album when it’s released to see if anything else grabs me enough to buy it.

and YES – I’m an Adam fan mostly – but it doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate other music and even, shock horror, BUY it!

You don’t need to pit them against each other – there is room for more than one artist you know and since they are so different in style it’s kind of pointless.

Fi on September 24, 2009 at 1:00 pm
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Such a sad, sad man you are. It is an irresponsible and utterly stupid thing for you to write something like this without citing your sources. I’m really looking forward to your next post explaining this one away. I hope you have the decency to do at least that.

kmd on September 24, 2009 at 1:15 pm
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This was really irresponsible of you as a well known Idol blogger. Unnamed sources and putting Kris’ dreams sorta on the line with negative buzz about his debut?

It was even more disrespectful that you tweeted Kris with this unsubstantiated bull! Why don’t you just send him negative vibes directly? I agree with those who hopes he stops following you for this.

Shame on you! And you seemed like a devoted Idol fan, but this is careless behavior for someone in your position.

KZOMBIE on September 24, 2009 at 1:16 pm
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BITE ME RICKEY

subeesweet on September 24, 2009 at 1:16 pm
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I’m surprised with this Rickey, And to follow the post about Adam’s album. Are you doing the same thing you do on Idol? the jinx thing, like saying this album is awful and is going to flop but then boom! the album does great!?

sam on September 24, 2009 at 1:45 pm
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This post is completely unprofessional. Thank God for MJ calling you out on it. Good luck with your website, I know this is the last time I’ll visit.

natalie on September 24, 2009 at 1:47 pm
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Boo to Rickey tweeting this junk to Kris directly and boo to all of you trying to blame this on Adam and his fans!

jen on September 24, 2009 at 1:53 pm
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19E is known to get an album out quick to get sales while their latest property is on everyone’s mind. Kris is a great musician and decent singer. He will do well with the type of songs he did on the show. I hope 19E is spending the time to get a quality album done.

spunky on September 24, 2009 at 2:12 pm
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Kris is a lovely guy and I wish him well. However, the people working on Adam’s album are nothing to do with the record company expecting him to win and commissioning these people. They submitted songs for Adam and offered to work with Adam, win or lose. The only other time that that has happened with a talent show contestant has been with Leona Lewis.

Kris’ text-happy fans were warned that even if he won, it would make no difference, except the possibility of a backlash against Kris but their reaction was to either not believe it or to say to each other “Just vote vote vote and we’ll deal with the backlash afterwards”.

I do feel sorry for Kris and I wish him as much success as he deserves. He didn’t ask to be put in this position but it doesn’t pay to beat the more popular, higher regarded contestant.

The moment that I heard Kris’ first single off the album was going to be a cover, I thought something was up. Not anything untoward, simply that things were not going to plan.

The recording industry is not a charity and record companies are not going to throw good money after bad. They will invest where they have reason to believe that they are going to get a return and a contestant who won thanks to the zeal of a small number doesn’t fit that description. Those people are not going to buy a sufficient percentage of the votes that they put in to make him viable commodity.

Songwriters and producers did not come out of the woodwork to work with Kris after his victory because they have a reputation to protect. They can’t afford to be associated with a predictably relatively poor selling album. Rickey, you say Idol albums sell. History will tell you that some winners’ albums have not sold anywhere near enough and that is without having to contend with the tag that Kris has to contend with. Do you think that if any writer or producer has even bothered to look up just a few of the tour clips and seen the reactions to Adam and Kris, they are going to be falling over themselves to work with Kris? The result of the X Factor in the UK in 2007 was a similar shock (many Rhydian fans warned Adam’s fans against complacency and many Leon fans warned Kris’ fans against expecting a victory to be the end of it) and it serves as an example to songwriters and producers. Leon’s album was very good, there was nothing at all wrong with it, but Rhydian vastly outsold him because there simply wasn’t the audience for Leon.

There is simply nothing exceptional about Kris. He doesn’t have anything more than a reasonably good voice, his songwriting skills are clearly not up to sustaining enough of an album (as his prior offering demonstrated), he is nice looking in an average way, he has a pleasant enough personality but with none of the quirkiness that his genre embodies, there is nothing of a star about him, he is just an ordinary guy who got lucky. There are too many other artists around today in Kris’ genre who, unfortunately, do what they do better than he does.

Kris’ album is made up of exactly what it was always going to be made up of – other people’s cast-offs. The word was that if he hadn’t won, they wouldn’t have signed him so it is hardly surprising.

If nothing else, let it serve as an example to those who may be tempted in future years to rally a relatively small number of fans into rabid voting. I do so wish that it wasn’t at Kris’ expense though.

Frankie on September 24, 2009 at 2:35 pm
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Oh, Rickey…….. At least we have MJ to be fair and honest…..

Kathy on September 24, 2009 at 2:41 pm
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Rickey just admitted he made all this up for hits. Kris album is awesome. Adam’s album is crap.

Kim on September 24, 2009 at 3:07 pm
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Rickey- it’s fine if you want to report things (although you risk losing the contacts who provide the information, and the respect of people who pay attention to you) but, why did you tweet that to Kris Allen- What possessed you to do that?
I am a fan of Kris Allen and I will simply wait till his album comes out and I will support him. Because he has worked hard and is deserving. All the Kris fans who are trashing Adam’s upcoming album- shame on you! You are just as bas as Rickey.
Bottom line- support who you like by buying their music and following their careers.
Rickey- I feel bad for you. I really do. You don’t think before you blog things and it makes people lose respect for you.

Fangirl on September 24, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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Kim,

Knock it off. Quite a few “Glamberts” came to Kris’ defense of this whole drama. Idol’s over. Kris won. Most of us are more than okay with it — aren’t you?

Huh? on September 24, 2009 at 3:15 pm
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Kim does him somehow suddenly saying Kris’ album is awesome and Adam’s is crap make it all better? Will the Kris fans suddenly go back to loving him even though the Adam fans have clearly stood up for Kris? GMAB.

sarah on September 24, 2009 at 3:46 pm
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Kim… Adam Fans Stood up for Kris! (Thanks you guys!!!!!!…)Seriously why diss Adam? He had NOTHING to do with this! Rickey is starting some controversy for hits, fans don’t need to restart the fanwars again just cuz Rickey did something he prolly regrets!

Adam’s album will be awesome (rickey’s not the only one saying that) and I hope that Kris’s will be great as well, it’s still over a month away!!

dede on September 24, 2009 at 3:51 pm
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Kris’ album will rule and Adam’s will suck because everything he does sucks. Who else is saying Adam’s album is good? No One!!!

Kim on September 24, 2009 at 4:04 pm
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lol rickey is still backin up kris allen. no offense kris but i knew this was coming, i hope his album will sell well but its not gonna end well and go ahead reply with hate i dont really care but it is coming to the end for kris allen

becca on September 24, 2009 at 4:04 pm
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I am not surprised. As i have said many times, Kris is a mediocre singer, and that will be reflected in his record. Get over it fanbois, he just sucks!.

mike on September 24, 2009 at 4:14 pm
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How about this… Buy the album and rate it for yourself. All this “Adam is the real winner” and this and that sucks is crap. Don’t believe everything you read.

Converse on September 24, 2009 at 4:26 pm
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It’s pathetic that Rickey made this stuff up just to get hits on his website. This makes this website much more unreliable than mjsbigblog. Next time, if I’m looking for AI news I’m just going to trust mj’s. Kris will be fine. He’s a great songwriter, evidenced by the awesomeness that was Brand New Shoes. I don’t think he needs the songwriters and Ryan Tedder, to be honest, because Ryan Tedder is a douchebag, and I hope he just writes the songs himself, but maybe he has? I am willing to give Kris the benefit of the doubt until the album comes out before jumping to conclusions.

Starr on September 24, 2009 at 4:29 pm
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Rickey, It wasn’t bad enough you and your mods dissed Adam and the Glamberts ..now this..What comes around goes around. Shut down your site Rickey, You’ve scorned yourself for the last time. Pack up and move to Fire Island..You’re History ! Shame on you for blaming Adam and not giving Kris enough credit to know what he’s doing. You’ve been in that basement too long, you are beginning to mold……

Allie on September 24, 2009 at 4:39 pm
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Kim..please dear, I was reading and bothered by this discussion, but you are out of line..Kris’s fans are getting a very bad name because of your type of comments…
Joe..you are a potty mouth..
If you all can’t stand the heat – get out of the kitchen.
You all sound like friggin lunatics

Go Archie…

dave on September 24, 2009 at 4:40 pm
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Kim…basically all his collaborators and everybody who’s heard it. Have you heard it? Didn’t think so.

I for one, think they will both be fine…especially if people will just let them do what they do best and not try to turn them into something they’re not!

dede on September 24, 2009 at 4:50 pm
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His collaborators? Oh they’ll give an honest opinion. Riiiight.

Kim on September 24, 2009 at 5:12 pm
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Kim…at least they’ve heard the music. You..have not. So yes, I think their opinion is just a tad more reliable than yours.

dede on September 24, 2009 at 5:58 pm
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@Kim- well his collaborators would give an honest opinion as their name is attached to it, these are big name collaborators and I highly doubt they would want to attach their praise to it if they didn’t believe in it! You are nothing more than a jealous green eyed monster. And you sound like quite a little snot who IRL would not be talking like that and not be getting put in your place. You must love the anonymity of the internet, eh?

mandy on September 24, 2009 at 6:10 pm
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Kim, you are a tool bag.

mike on September 24, 2009 at 6:16 pm
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Rickey, give Kris a chance, and this is coming from a FULL ON GLAMBERT. You have lost a lot of my respect, tweeting that nonsense to Kris. That was downright cruel and uncalled for. And what sources? hmmmm? names please. I think Kris will do just fine, and I for one have not been scared off from buying his album by your nonsense. please delete this post.

Glambert#2550 on September 24, 2009 at 6:26 pm
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Ok KIM does NOT represent KRIS fans…i want to say that first. Kris wouldn’t want someone with her attitude as a fan anyways. Kim was doing exactly what rickey was doing. Im a HUGE kris allen fan but i also like and respect Adam Lambert…go find a different artist to be a fan of Kim cuz we dont want u representing kris allen

Tom22 on September 24, 2009 at 6:31 pm
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How are people criticizing the album already? It’s not even complete.

Kelly Clarkson’s sophomore album was the best album in Idol history, so maybe it’ll be true for Kris too.

Lia on September 24, 2009 at 6:35 pm
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LOL ALLI ur comment is 100% correct. Rickey needs to go get a real job now. throw ur computer out ur window rickey

Dave44 on September 24, 2009 at 6:40 pm
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**ATTENTION ALL ADAM LAMBERT FANS**
KIM does NOT represt KRIS fans. She is most definetly NOT a true Kris Fan. Almost all Kris fans like Adam and if they don’t they at least have they curtisy to be respectful…there are a few oddballs like Kim, I apoligize for her ignorance.
-Kris AND Adam fan

freddiiie27 on September 24, 2009 at 6:49 pm
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Rickey you told us during one of the cellcasts that you had a nice talk with your therapist that day. Time to go back to him and shut this pos blog down. You’re losing your mind. How in god’s name could you be so HURTFUL AND MEAN to Kris Allen, a sweet guy who’s never hurt a fly. Directly TELLING HIM he sucks? OMG just omg…

pam on September 24, 2009 at 7:18 pm
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First you told us traffic was down and you had to build computers to pay your bills. Then you started posting hateful trash here to generate traffic. SEVERAL posts about Adam and others not just this one….PATHETIC

desperate blogger on September 24, 2009 at 7:22 pm
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Kim

Meatloaf, Roger May, industy insiders all agree and have said Adams songs are unbelievable
YOU
Are
A
Joke

Lisa on September 24, 2009 at 7:25 pm
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Kris Allen’s album will be a major FLOP compared to Adam’s. LMAO

Josh on September 24, 2009 at 7:31 pm
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Nobody even cares about Kris’ single….It isn’t getting radio play. Soon Kris will be as washed up as Taylor Hicks.

Josh on September 24, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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Please everyone, can we stop the fighting, it’s just making us all look bad. Ignore the negative, just keep adding the positive.

shasta on September 24, 2009 at 7:41 pm
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I am very confused right now…

lotus on September 24, 2009 at 7:52 pm
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why would you tweet this to kris rickey?! that’s just rude. judging by the way live like we’re dying sounds, the rest of the album is going to be AMAZING! you say you’re a kris fan, but then you just talk crap about him. Kris, your album is going to be one of the best AI albums to come out along with adams! good luck! )

Payton on September 24, 2009 at 7:58 pm
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#RICKEYISADOUCHE

Your mom on September 24, 2009 at 8:50 pm
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Hugs to all Kris fans – he’ll be just fine bb’s.
Hugs to my fellow Adam fans!
Truthfully – KRADAM FANS ROCK!

and Rickey – you can just sod off.

Fi on September 24, 2009 at 8:53 pm
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@Lisa you’re a joke. That’s for his song for a movie not his single. You don’t even know what you’re talking about.

Kim on September 24, 2009 at 9:50 pm
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OK so he said he made it up? Then this video link appears saying he heard 3 kris songs with his own ears and they were bad? Which is it? http://bit.ly/4kRfQZ .Rickey = nut job.

desperate blogger on September 24, 2009 at 10:14 pm
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Well, these comments were entertaining to read through.

I’m very excited for Adam’s song for “2012″. On the album or not, it doesn’t matter, it’s a song! It makes or breaks him just like anything on the album, and it has the added prestige of being on a soundtrack.

People who have worked with Adam on his album say he’s great to work with and sings his butt off and that the songs are great.

Many places list Adam’s album among the ones people are anxious to hear.

So, that’s what we have to go on.

As for Rickey, I’ve already said my piece elsewhere. He had the Idols’ friendship and squandered it.

TWariner on September 24, 2009 at 10:43 pm
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Tweet from KrisAllen4Real: “Ok guys “live like we’re dying” is now on iTunes!”

Here’s the direct link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=332133493&s=143441

druzilla on September 24, 2009 at 11:58 pm
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This whole thing is ridiculous. He told you what he heard. If you don’t like it then tweet Kris and tell him to get things in shape. Nobody remembers who won Idol anyway and definitely no one remembers who Kris is. Lame karaoke show. I don’t like Adam OR Kris. BFD.

gotcha on September 25, 2009 at 12:01 am
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Wow, has this been revealing. And the funniest part is not Rickey’s attempt to garner his 5 min. in the spotlight, but all the “fans” reactions.
Kradamm?? What a joke. That fell off the radar just as soon as Kris beat Adam. And what a shocker, don’t see “Kradam” fans flocking to congratulate/praise Kris’s single.
To be honest, there are some Adam fans supporting Kris here, but also some very revealing nasty posts, as well as the usual Glambots using the opportunity to grab more attention for their Rock Gawd (even tho this isn’t about HIM).

Jean on September 25, 2009 at 12:37 am
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Serve you right that all the AI8 signed idols have stopped following you on twitter, including Kris.

Attention whore!

Jo on September 25, 2009 at 1:34 am
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Haters to the left!!!! Josh,Kim and Mike etc… I am talking to you. Gotcha – no body remembers Kris – well you did (funny that).

JoCeeisme on September 25, 2009 at 6:18 am
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goodluck to kris

trishcaravana on September 25, 2009 at 9:17 am
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I think this will do more good for Kris. Lowering the expectations on his album is better that hyping things up. +)

jambalaya on September 25, 2009 at 9:53 am
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so you are all kris fans here. he admitted ha has no exprience writhing songs.he will be one of those forgotten idols believe me. that’s what you all got because you made adam rigged of AI.good for all of you!!!!!!!!!ricky is right saying all those things.

simply me on September 25, 2009 at 10:55 am
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anyway good luck to kris and to all his fans, enjoy his music.

simply me on September 25, 2009 at 11:00 am
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People take your Adam crap elsewhere.

danielgokeyfan on September 25, 2009 at 11:44 am
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Adam is getting the best producers, etc.. because he they want to work with him and his unbelievable voice.

Can’t force people to work with the less talented (KRIS) just because he “won?” some rigged popularity contest.

If Kris is the talented singer/song writer that some on here proclaim….Why the need to blame others for his upcoming epic failure?.

HelloKitty on September 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm
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Hello Kitty you are delusional AI is not rigged and Kris is very talented. You are as bad as Rickey if not worse with all your negativity. But Kris will have the last laugh in the end.

danielgokeyfan on September 25, 2009 at 1:36 pm
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Dang, RIckey. This is just lame and not an ounce of believability to it. How did your sources (People have described to me) hear an album that is still in the writing stages? An album that Kris himself is not sure which of the many songs he’s played around with will make the cut?

It’s like that commercial ‘They say’ Who are your imaginary friends?

I don’t come here often, so I can’t say you’re losing a fan. I used to find you amusing and somewhat endearing in your childlike enthusiasm for AI. Sort of like watching a tinker toy train wreck where nobody gets hurt.

I hope you can somehow make this right. But if it was just attention and hits you were after, you achieved your goal.

TwigLA on September 25, 2009 at 5:17 pm
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Rickey, your comments were beyond rude and you are a total jackass for putting this on your site. Kim, your comments were uncalled for as well. You sure don’t represent the true Kris fan. I voted for Kris but I admire and respect Adam. These guys are both extremely talented Kris just happens to be more my style. I wish nothing but love & success to both Kris AND Adam!

wm on September 25, 2009 at 6:56 pm
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INCLUDE YOUR SOURCES RICKEY! Glambert probably wrote that stuff. If this were college, you’d get an F and get expelled for plagiarizing. As my teacher says, CITE YOUR SOURCES. But let’s see how Lady Gaga’s ugly twin deformed sister, I mean Adam Lambert, will do with his first album…

talGokz on September 25, 2009 at 8:45 pm
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Kris rocks! This guy could copy everything!
Sorry Script, the man who always gave credit to original singers didn’t win.

Hey Rickey, I’m happy for you and I’ma let you finish but mjsbigblog has better news, more accurate more often and she at least tries to pretend she is fair to Adam Lambert. LOL the heck with both of you losers.

cover songs RULE on September 25, 2009 at 10:15 pm
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Rickey, I don’t go here often but this post just made me lose all respect for you. I think you’re just trying to LOWER expectations for Kris’ album. And BTW I am a full Adam fan, but I believe these two will be successful. I believe in Kris and I know he can put out awesome songs.

And for the people here trashing Kris and Adam, GTFO.

Luisa on September 26, 2009 at 1:55 am
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Hey Daneilgokeyfan: You have a nasty attitude. If your a Gokey fan, you are not representing him very well. There is no need to trash Adam just because your jealous. Not Adam’s fault that Gokey got third, oh yeah maybe it was……heheheheh! But seriously though, Adam is talented and you know it. Why would all the talented writers and producers want to work with him if he wasn’t? You should be ashamed of yourself for saying such nasty things. I don’t agree with what Ricky has said about Kris. But do find it interesting that awhile back most of Kris fans were on Ricky’s side when he said something negative about Adam. NOW when the tables are turned, the fans are crying fowl? Funny how fans turn on you.

Tammie on September 26, 2009 at 5:28 am
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remember what he said about david archuleta & his dad last year? rickey is such a drama queen! Who are the sources anyway? don’t tell me you heard this from HelloKitty!

siena on September 27, 2009 at 8:12 pm
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Let’s support the efforts of all new young artists. I hope that Kris, Allison, Danny and Adam all have successful cds. There is room on my ipod for hundreds of artists and I would be bored to listen to just one- even my most favorite. Give Kris some breathing room. Let him release his cd and have some time to promote it and be successful. I am an Adam fan, and it bothers me that to defend Kris, some have had to put Adam down. I don’t put Kris down to praise Adam. Adam has the best producers because they were falling over themselves to work with him. That’s the kind of artist he is. Kris was under the radar during the show and I think he will similarly surprise everyone with his songwriting and original takes on songs. There is room for everyone to succeed. Good luck, Kraddison!

emma s on September 30, 2009 at 11:49 am
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I haven’t heard anything about Kris and his producers scrambling for music. I thought last time I heard Kris interviewed, he said he was really excited and things were going well. I’m so excited for both Adam and Kris’s CDs but I hate the idea of both of them having to come out so soon… because they can’t get any good music by then. I have to say “Live Like We’re Dying” was a good idea for first single so I have faith in them
Plus, Kris is a reeeally good song-writer, very original… so I don’t think he’s going to have a problem. I can see it not being brilliant but not one of the “worst Idol-related albums ever”. Where does that come from?

Rachel on September 30, 2009 at 11:40 pm
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Rickey what did you do before you started following TV shows? If you want to continue to have a half way decent number of followers, you may want to check your credibility and stay away from “drama” just to get some attention. I read here that you are 40, single and living at your mother’s house. If that is true, you need to check the direction your life is going. Don’t know how many followers you actually have, but Kris sure is not one anymore.

Trish on October 1, 2009 at 10:22 am
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I would like to agree with Frankie, #118, especially about Adam’s alue to the label, and add a few thoughts. My OH-OH moment for Kris came the very first day that the recording contracts were announed by E19. Simon Fuller released a very mundane, generic announcement aout Kris being a “hard worker, devoted to his music, who would stand the test of time.” The announcement of Adam’s contract was glowing and specific, referring to Adam’s brilliance, his self-confidence, his vocal abilities, and how thrilled they were to have attained a talent such as his.(I can’t remember it all, look it up on the web). But to me, the writing was on the wall then. E19 has no use for another singer of Kris’calibre, they are stuck with him due to his unexpected win. They owe him an album, and he will get it, but his promotion will be less than enthusiastic. Thats show biz….

Elizabeth on October 4, 2009 at 10:43 pm
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Amazing to see all the protectiveness around Kris Allen. Rickey clearly understands that if Kris can’t take criticism he surely should not be in the music industry. Have you seen all the bad reviews of this single, just check out Rolling Stone magazine for one example. Should Kris be shielded from all this? Really. I fear that the humble, laid back Kris Allen does not have the chops, or the original talent to make it in the cut-throat music industry. The fact that the record company released a song which Tim McGraw had as a hit in 2004 as Kris’ first single does not bode well for his future. I feel badly for the position he has been put in by overzealous voting fans…he hit the spot-light as the winner of AI before he had the opportunity to develop his talent. Incidentally, he has stated many times that he has never written songs before his first session with his producers, so that has been new to him as well.

Lynda on October 6, 2009 at 12:16 pm
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i like kris allen no matter what haterz will say.

a good guy like him will be blessed!

johnonline on October 8, 2009 at 5:51 am
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Rickey, I must AGREE with you on this one! Adam is getting all the press, all the buzz, and all of the attention from the Idol machine. So where does that leave Kris Allen? My unfortunate prediction is that he will fall by the wayside a la Taylor Hicks, he’ll be dropped from the label in less than 18 months, and his CD WILL be a total mess. Idol knows where it’s bread is buttered…and with a phenom like Adam Lambert…it’s buttered on both sides. Poor Kris, hope he has a back up plan for life.

Hannah on October 26, 2009 at 4:09 pm