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Blue Desert website: Westcoast Music in 2007 and more!

Our friends at the excellent Blue Desert website (Home Of Westcoast Music) have had the excellent idea to publish in one page the new west coast music and compilations that has been released 2007 from the artists: just check it out here: Peter Brander, Terence Boylan, Eagles, Fury, Joseph Williams, Paul Carrack, James Taylor, Christopher Cross...

Just also remind you that Blue Desert is one of the finest place on the Web to find complete discographies of Westcoast Music and AOR artists. See their great work at this address.

Blue Desert guys also take their valuable time to mention The Encyclopedia of West Coast Music & A.O.R… on the frontpage of their website. Thank you so much!

If you have a website and if you mention permanently the Encyclopedia of Westcoast Music & A.O.R. with this name and link :

Encyclopedia of Westcoast Music & A.O.R.

on your website, please send us a note at : [email protected]
and we will mention a permanent link about your website in the Encyclopedia presentation article!

Stay tuned for more Westcoast Music & A.O.R.!

I Found Michael McDonald, Net Art with Michael McDonald as a star

Do you know Net Art ? It's Internet Art by multimedia and design artists in a very creative way. I Found Michael McDonald is an experimental morphing piece of art with sampling audio and visual loops and a kind of expressive exploration of humor. Look at the multimedia result art for I Found Michael McDonald at these blogs: Umean Competitor and Yamobe An competitor. Some explanations by the artist can be read there. What fans of Michael McDonald think about this?

Christopher Cross European tour cancelled, Christopher Cross forthcoming album

Christopher Cross European tour cancelled, Christopher Cross forthcoming album.

Please note that the UK/Europe tour of Christopher Cross with America (this autumn) has been cancelled by the promoter. Christopher Cross has very recently opened his own official blog with some great news:

"Christopher recently finished recording a new song written by Andrej Sifrer titled "Be the Light". Andrej is a household name in his home country of Slovenia."

And Christopher Cross has just announced a new Christmas album:

"I've also been back in the studio working on a few new projects. I am recording a Christmas album for release Christmas 2006. The songs are my favorite non-religious Christmas standards, as well as a couple of new Christmas songs from Rob and I. I am also recording a new version of "Best Christmas" written by my good friend Steve Dorff, whom I wrote "Swept Away" with. This is a project I have threatened to do for many years and I'm very pleased with the tracks I have done so far. Some of you who have suggested I do a more acoustic guitar type record will be pleased to know that this is the approach for this CD. It's solo acoustic and for the most part solo voice (very few BG's) as well as acoustic piano and upright bass. I may add some strings, but I am not sure at this point. One interesting note is Michael Omartian will be guesting on most of the piano tracks (...) The album will be released on Christopher Cross Records and will be on iTunes as well as retail outlets."

"An Evening with Christopher Cross" DVD (1998) - Live concert - 93 minutes :

Nadia Turner American Idol contestant has a blog, Nadia Turner in American Idol

Nadia Turner American Idol contestant has a blog, Nadia Turner in American Idol.

Please note the official launch of the Nadia Turner American Idol non-official Website/ Blog which can be viewed at http://nadia-turner-american-idol.blogspot.com. This blog is focused on Nadia Turner's quest to become the next American Idol.

As contestant after contestant gets eliminated… One thing is clear: Nadia Turner has what it takes to become the next American Idol. She has the talent, stage presence, and voice to win the competition. The fans and media love her. People across America are banding together each week to watch American Idol and vote for Nadia Turner. We can expect to see Nadia Turner triumph week after week, no matter what musical genre is presented. Eventually, expect to see Nadia triumph over her competition and win the coveted prize of American Idol. Expect a long and prosperous recording career soon thereafter.

The non-official blog will chronicle and follow Nadia Turner all the way through the American Idol competition and afterwards.

Various Artists "American Idol Season 4" new CD (2005): ORDER IT NOW.

Carrie Underwood in American Idol, Carrie Underwood one of the favourite for American Idol

Carrie Underwood in American Idol, Carrie Underwood one of the favourite for American Idol.

Carrie Underwood Fans was started shortly after Carrie's audition aired during the 2005 American Idol audition shows. It's a fan based forum community that allows fans of Carrie Underwood the opportunity to interact with one another and discuss their idol while watching her progression through the American Idol competition. The site was started on Jan 21, 2005 and recorded it's 5000th registered member on March 30, 2005.

Some comments on Carrie's recent performance are:
Nikki writes: "I really appreciate Carrie taking the time to sing my favorite Martina song! lol WOW! She was amazing tonight!!"

Another fans writes: "I never watched American Idol until I saw her, She totally blows me away… and I hate country music..."

If CarrieFans.com is any indiciation, people everywhere are coming together to support this talented Oklahoma native.

Carrie Underwood is 21 y.o. from Checotah, OK.

In American Idol, she had already performed: "Independence Day", "Alone", "When Will I Be Loved", "Because You Love Me", "Piece Of My Heart" and "Could've Been".

Various Artists "American Idol Season 4" new CD (2005): ORDER IT NOW.

Bruce Springsteen "Devils & Dust" new album to debut exclusively as AOL Music first listen on March 28, Bruce Springsteen new album on AOL

Bruce Springsteen "Devils & Dust" new album to debut exclusively as AOL Music first listen on March 28, Bruce Springsteen new album on AOL.

Bruce Springsteen's new album "Devils & Dust" is not due out until April 26, but only AOL Music has the title track before it goes to radio. After successfully debuting the first four singles from Bruce Springsteen's 2002 release The Rising, AOL Music will premiere "Devils & Dust" exclusively on Monday, March 28th as part of AOL Music's First Listen program. "Devils & Dust" will be accessible to anyone on the web beginning at 12:01 AM at http://www.aolmusic.com/ and will be available exclusively for 24 hours before anywhere else.

Bruce Springsteen's new album, "Devils & Dust" (Columbia Records) will be released exclusively in DualDisc format on April 26 in the US, with the full album on CD on one side of the disc and DVD content on the other side.

The DVD side will feature the first live performances of "Devils & Dust" material. Filmmaker/photographer Danny Clinch captured new, acoustic renditions of "Devils & Dust," "Long Time Comin'," "Reno," All I'm Thinkin' About," and "Matamoras Banks," each with Springsteen's extensive, personal introductions. The performances were filmed in New Jersey in February 2005.
The DVD side will also contain the entire album mixed in 5.1 channel surround sound and in stereo.

Bruce Springsteen closed shows from "The Rising" tour by showing Clinch's black and white, super 8mm film of the performer singing a country blues version of "Countin' on a Miracle," a track from "The Rising." Danny Clinch has directed several music films, including "Ben Harper: Pleasure and Pain," and has authored two books of photography.

Bruce Springsteen "Devils & Dust" new CD+DVD: ORDER IT NOW.

Mariah Carey new single "We Belong Together" (on MSN Music) from Mariah Carey new album "The Emancipation of Mimi"

Mariah Carey new single "We Belong Together" (on MSN Music) from Mariah Carey new album "The Emancipation of Mimi" available on April 12, 2005 (on Island Records).

Mariah Carey (Island Def Jam recording artist ) is preparing for one of the biggest success stories of her career, as "We Belong Together" jumps out as the second single from "The Emancipation of Mimi," her eagerly anticipated new album, set to arrive in stores April 12. If you want to be the first on your block to own Mariah Carey's hot new single "We Belong Together," MSN Music is the exclusive place to go. Beginning today through April 12, MSN Music is the only place U.S. fans can purchase the single.

MSN Music also will host the world online premiere of the "We Belong Together" video in April. The promotional video for "We Belong Together" provides the stunning conclusion to "It's Like That"; the two videos were filmed together in Los Angeles by famed Hollywood director Brett Ratner ("Rush Hour," "Red Dragon," "After the Sunset"). Ratner last worked with Carey in 1999 on the No. 1 Pop/No. 1 R&B "Heartbreaker" clip.

But music and videos aren't the only treats MSN Music has in store for Mariah Carey fans. In April, MSN Music will offer exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from Mariah Carey's exclusive, star-studded "The Emancipation of Mimi" party in New York. Expected to attend the party are some of the hottest names in music, film and sports, including Island Def Jam Music Group Chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Sean Combs, Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Stephon Marbury, Nelly and Vince Carter, among others.

"Being Mariah Carey fans ourselves, we're excited that MSN Music is the only place that people can purchase her new single, see her new video online and get a behind-the-scenes look at her white-hot 'The Emancipation of Mimi' party," said Rob Bennett, senior director of MSN Entertainment. "MSN Music is about helping music fans find what they love, and Mariah Carey's fans are among the most devoted in music. We're thrilled to be working with Universal Music Group to help bring fans closer to Mariah and the many other great Universal artists."

Mariah Carey is an award-winning superstar with cumulative total sales of her albums, singles and long-form videos in excess of 75 times platinum in the United States alone, and 150 million worldwide, making her the top-selling female artist in history. With a record 15 No. 1 singles, two Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, Billboard magazine's Artist of the Decade Award, and the World Music Award as World's Best Selling Female Artist of the Millennium, Mariah Carey's ongoing career remains an unparalleled success story in the history of contemporary popular music.

Mariah Carey "The Emancipation of Mimi" new CD: ORDER IT NOW.

American Idol winner: Anwar according to a survey, American Idol winner prediction: Anwar

American Idol winner: Anwar according to a survey, American Idol winner prediction: Anwar.

The boys are the shining stars of Fox's 4th American Idol, and Anwar, as his name suggests, is the bright light among them all. He's a teacher who would love to "spread a positive message" to the world through his songs, and Intertops.com believes he will do just that! Rocking along close behind, in contrast to the soulful Anwar, but still sporting long locks, is Bo Bice of Birmingham (3/1) -- with a name like that he should be a Pixar star rather than as pop star.

The divas are diving! The girls have not quite made the grade in this series with some very mediocre performances. Nadia Turner is the one most favored to be idolized at 9/2. Paula thinks she has the X- factor. Could she become the next Tina? Bubbly Mikalah Gordon, the 17-year-old from Vegas, is showing great pop potential, but may sadly have her bubble burst with odds of 30/1 and Lindsay Cardinale (40/1) -- sorry Lindsay but it is a sin to bring country into the pop world.

"If music is the food of love, then at Intertops.com we are hungry for Anwar! He has true idol potential in his voice, stage presence and personality," said Intertops.com Chief Operations Officer Michael Maerz. "But it is the American public who will decide who they want to see on that pedestal ... billboard ... CD cover ... TV program ... ."

American Idol 4: Who will win? survey results:
Anwar Robinson 5/2
Bo Bice 3/1
Mario Vazquez 7/2
Nadia Turner 9/2
Carrie Underwood 11/2
Anthony Fedorov 13/2
Vonzell Solomon 10/1
Constantine Maroulis 12/1
Jessica Sierra 15/1
Scott Savol 25/1
Mikalah Gordon 30/1
Lindsay Cardinale 40/1

"American Idol season 3: Greatest Soul Classics" CD: ORDER IT NOW.

New official Doobie Brothers website

New official Doobie Brothers website online now with a new message board.

Message from the webmaster:

"I hope you all enjoy the new Doobies site and Message Board! Take a look around, register, and have fun!
I am not going to post a list of rules here, but we generally expect you to be respectful to others. The first amendment doesn't apply here, this is the official board for the Doobie Brothers, not for everyone to exercise their freedom of speech.
So be cool and let's have a great fan community grow here!

Your humble admin,
-Shane

PS - I don't know at this time whether or not any of the band members will be posting here, but just know that if they do, they will be moderators and their officiality will be OBVIOUS. I say this just in case we encounter any imposters. Official news and tour dates will always be posted on the homepage first!

Shane McFee
Doobie Brothers Webmaster/Designer
Vocalist/Guitarist - Backmask"

Doobie Brothers "Live at the Wolf Trap" DVD: ORDER IT NOW.

Clay Aiken update, Clay Aiken news: national online petition, Lyvos Top 50, UNICEF's tsunami relief and recovery

Clay Aiken update, Clay Aiken news: national online petition, Lyvos Top 50, UNICEF's tsunami relief and recovery.

Clay Aiken: national online petition to support music

Clay Aiken is supporting this initiative: a national online petition drive to support music in America's schools is coming to a star-studded Congressional presentation next month, but teens everywhere can still participate by visiting The Music Edge before the February 25 deadline.

On March 9, talented young performers Justin Guarini, Diana DeGarmo and John Stevens from Fox's American Idol and the legendary Commodores will join other artists and education advocates to deliver the tens of thousands of petition signatures personally to members of Congress and visit Capitol Hill to make their case for saving music education in schools.

The petition to Congress on behalf of music education got its start in June 2002, when Justin Timberlake broke the news on MTV's Total Request Live. Since then, Teen People and themusicedge.com have encouraged thousands of young people to add their names alongside celebrities like Clay Aiken, Nick Lachey, Sean Paul, JC Chasez, Nick Cannon, Yellowcard, Amber Tamblyn, Ashlee Simpson, Pharrell Williams, Fefe Dobson, Ben Jelen, Samaire Armstrong and Adam Brody.

Clay Aiken at the fifth place

Lycos Announces This Week's Most Popular Web Search Terms for Week Ending February 12, 2005.
The Lycos 50(TM) Top 10 Search Terms for the Week Ending Feb. 12, 2005. Clay Aiken is at the fifth place:
1) Paris Hilton
2) Valentine's Day
3) Britney Spears
4) Pamela Anderson
5) Clay Aiken
6) Candice Michelle
7) Mardi Gras
8) Tara Reid
9) Jennifer Lopez
10) Lindsay Lohan

Clay Aiken supports UNICEF's tsunami relief and recovery: "Kids Help Out Matching Program."

Cartoon Network and Best Western International are uniting in their support of UNICEF's tsunami relief and recovery, creating the "Kids Help Out Matching Program." The joint initiative seeks to empower, recognize and encourage the generosity and leadership of individual children, schools and youth groups in their efforts to assist those affected by the deadly tsunami in South Asia.

As part of its "Best Western for a Better World" community service program, the world's largest hotel chain will double the amount raised by children through the "Kids Help Out Matching Program," directing its recently announced $400,000 UNICEF donation to this matching funds effort. Donations from kids (under age 18) to UNICEF tsunami relief and recovery will be matched retroactive to December 26, 2004 and will continue through March 31, 2005.

Cartoon Network will air "Kids Help Out" public service announcements featuring some of the music world's top names singing "Give A Little Bit." Performers include Clay Aiken, India Arie and John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting. Children, parents and teachers can learn more about the program at this website.

"A Clay Aiken Christmas" DVD: ORDER IT NOW.