I thought it would be cool to feature a couple of contestants from the list of leaked Top 36 contestants every day for the next two weeks.

Hope you peeps are enjoying the feature so far!

In order not to freak out those who don’t want to be spoiled, I’ve decided to keep all the vital information after the jump…for now.

Click the jump to check out the second of today’s featured contestants…

Arianna Ayesha Afsar - Audition - AI Video - Phoenix - 16 - San Diego - Teen do-gooder Arianna, started an organization that entertains folks in nursing homes. Perfect backstory.  But can she sing?  Her vocals, featuring a sweet tone and pretty falsetto, show some promise.  VIDEO VIDEO

Taylor Swift a headliner come April 23

Taylor Swift, last year’s best-selling recording artist, will kick off her first major headlining tour April 23 in Evansville, Ind. (No ticket sales date released yet.)

“I’ve been working really hard to make this show as multidimensional as possible,” says Swift, 19, who will include multiple costume changes and a fairy-tale castle in her three-act set. Kellie Pickler will open all dates of the 50-city Taylor Swift Fearless Tour.

USA Today

Bucky’s CD is Top-Selling Country Release

With album sales totaling 400,000 units, according to Nielsen Soundscan sales reporting, Bucky Covington’s self-titled first CD is the best-selling country debut release of the 2007 class. The singer’s debut album, Bucky Covington, delivered three consecutive top 10 hits at country radio - “A Different World,” “It’s Good To Be Us” and “I’ll Walk”. He’s also the best selling debut artist of the 2007 class, and is one of only three male country artists since 2005 to have three consecutive top 10 singles from his debut album.

Bucky is currently in the studio with producers Mark Miller and Dale Oliver recording new music for his sophomore CD. The first single from the new project is expected to release in the coming weeks. Fans can also see Bucky make his big screen debut on April 10 in Hannah Montana The Movie.

American Idol

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Phil Stacey Blog: Last stops on the audition road

As we enter the last night of auditions, I feel like I have a pretty good idea of a few faces we will see for weeks to come. That being said, remember that there is always an underdog story. The early front-runner NEVER wins. After my audition for Season 6, nobody could have predicted that I would be in the Top 6. Most critics were surprised to see me in the Top 24! But I showed the judges something during Hollywood week that I was unable to while under the pressure of auditions.

LA Times

We’re Live-Blogging The ‘American Idol’ NYC And San Juan Auditions!

Resident “American Idol” expert Jim Cantiello brings you a minute-by-minute recap of every episode right here! Keep checking for updates throughout the show, and don’t miss out on his previous live blogs and other “Idol” news.

It’s been a long time coming, but tonight I’ll be live-blogging the final audition episode of “American Idol 8: This Time It’s Personal.”

Let’s see how many soul-crushing sob stories producers can cram into tonight’s final audition show. Maybe we’ll get a girl who lost her limbs in a freak toaster accident? Or a boy raised by wolves? Or another Osmond?

MTV

JPL Serves as AI Host Extraordinaire

Season three’s Jon Peter Lewis was in Salt Lake City, digging deep to find out how the hopefuls were feeling on the big audition day. Whether it was his engaging personality or the fact that he was an AI finalist, the auditioners really opened up to him.

Watch the video now!

American Idol

‘American Idol’ recap: Livin’ la Vida Broke-down

True confessions time: I turn into a little bit of a crazy person whenever I’m in the passenger seat of a car. I liberally press the imaginary brake. Heading into sharp curves, I shout nonsense like ”beware the yellow arrows of danger!” And don’t even get me started on what happens when the gas gauge starts creeping into the danger zone.

Entertainment Weekly

Talking Idol with Scott Collins

Today we are joined by the LA Times’ Channel Island columnist Scott Collins

LA Times

Four judges is one too many for ‘Idol’

Of all the changes announced for the eighth season of “American Idol,” perhaps none was more hotly debated ahead of time than the addition of songwriter Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge.

With three weeks of auditions now in the can, we’ve finally had the opportunity to view the wisdom or folly of that decision. And if the first nine hours of the new season are any indication, four judges is too damn many

MSNBC

David Osmond Brings Family’s Musical Legacy To ‘American Idol’

This year’s “American Idol” has already seen the passing of the torch from Jason to Michael Castro, the first legacy to make it to Hollywood. But during the Utah auditions that aired on Wednesday night, the program got what might be its first bona fide über-ringer, David Osmond.

The Provo, Utah, native is the son of Alan Osmond, the eldest brother of the squeaky-clean Osmond singers, best known for their tight harmonies, wholesome family values and the “Donny & Marie” variety show of the 1970s.

MTV

Why Megan Corkrey Won’t Win ‘American Idol’

On last night’s Mormon-fueled “American Idol” auditions in Salt Lake City, we got an Osmond, a tone-deaf Goth girl, a whole bunch of toothsome white people, one heartwarming hippie trainwreck and, without a doubt, my favorite contestant of the season: Megan Corkrey, a gorgeous, newly single mom with a mean sleeve of tattoos and a voice that — to borrow a phrase from former New York Times music critic Kalefa Sanneh — sounds like “carved steam.”

MTV

Nickelodeon Crushes on Teen ‘Idol’ David Archuleta in Pre-Valentine’s Primetime Programming Event, ‘Crush Night,’ February 7

Nickelodeon’s pre-Valentine’s “Crush Night” is music to kids’ ears when teen “Idol” David Archuleta takes on his newest challenge: The crush-worthy singing sensation makes his acting debut on the mega-hit iCarly, and helps kick off all-new episodes of back-to-back romance-themed primetime premieres, Saturday, February 7 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT). Archuleta, whose hit single “Crush” is topping the Billboard charts, teams up with iCarly headliner Miranda Cosgrove to celebrate teen romance as they host the night from the set of iCarly. Archuleta performs his current hit “Crush” (February 7) and his new single, “A Little Too Not Over You” — debuting the new tune on TV within Nick’s Crush Night encore, Sunday, February 15 — in front of adoring fans, and the duo also unveils premieres of iCarly, True Jackson, VP and The Naked Brothers Band.

PR Newswire

Idol Worship: Catching Up With David Archuleta

David Archuleta within driving distance? We’re there! Since Archie was back in Hollywood last weekend to shoot a performance for the Nickeleodeon hit show iCarly, we decided to pop by the set and catch up with last season’s American Idol runner-up. We arrived to to find David and iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove knee-deep in taping promos for his guest-starring role (airing Feb. 7), which can only be described as moments of acute awkwardness. But he got the hang of it soon enough, and even hinted later that there could be more acting gigs in his future. After performing two songs for the network’s “Crush Night” (his first hit, “Crush,” and second single, “A Little Too Not Over You”), David sat down to talk to us about this new phase in his life, and what may come next (a duet with Miranda?!). Read on for our exclusive (and classic Archie) Q&A…

Jaded Insider

Obsessed Abdul Fan’s Autopsy

JANUARY 29–The California woman who committed suicide last year while parked in front of Paula Abdul’s Sherman Oaks home had the walls of her residence covered with pictures of the “American Idol” judge, had Abdul’s name tattooed inside her mouth, and was found dead amidst “multiple pictures” of the performer, according to a Los Angeles coroner’s report. Paula Goodspeed, 30, died last November after overdosing on Prozac and two other drugs, including one prescribed to treat schizophrenia. Excerpts of the coroner’s report, which was released yesterday, can be found below.

The Smoking Gun

Kelly Clarkson: Her new video does NOT suck! (Nor do the five other tracks that we’ve heard!)

If you happen to wander past my office at any point during the day, odds are you’ll hear Kelly Clarkson’s infectious new single, “My Life Would Suck Without You,” playing. (Or “Elevator” from the new Pussycat Dolls album. Judge away, PopWatchers. I certainly would.) But Clarkson fans like me can rejoice because the former American Idol just released the new video for her hit single (which has broken records by leaping to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart). Basically, a less angry “Since U Been Gone,” the video has Kelly playfully arguing with a very hot fella. Who are you, sir? Maybe we should do introductions over drinks?

But there’s even more fun to come: I heard five tracks from Clarkson’s album, All I Ever Wanted, and it’s thankfully more Breakaway than My December. The second single, “I Do Not Hook Up,” penned by Katy Perry, is a sassy delight and refreshingly prude with its non-promiscuous message. It just made me all the more anxious for the album’s March 10 release date.

Popwatch

Doolittle Calls New ‘Idol’ Judge ‘Feisty,’ Offers Advice for Contestants

With a new album out on Feb. 3, Melinda Doolittle has evolved from backup singer to ‘American Idol’ favorite and finally a recording artist.

The third place finisher on the sixth season of ‘Idol’ — coming in behind eventual winner Jordin Sparks and runner-up Blake Lewis — sat down to talk with PopEater about releasing ‘Coming Back to You,’ her favorite cause and of course, the show that launched her career.

Doolittle relates her feelings about her record ‘Coming Back to You.’

Popeater

Carrie Underwood’s Cheat Sheet

The handwritten lyrics sheet of Season 4 “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood’s Grammy-winning song “Before He Cheats” from her debut album, “Some Hearts,” is for sale through an EBay auction event benefiting the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, her website reports. The sheet is also signed by its songwriters, Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins.

LA Times

Jesus Took My Wheel

I was born to multi-task. So I thought nothing of turning a working trip to Nashville into a rescue-my-new-dog trip as well. As long as I was going home anyway, I thought I might as well take the dog with me. But since it was too cold too fly [with a dog], I rented a car and thought I’d just drive north out of Nashville on Wednesday morning (Jan. 28). But Mother Nature, that bitch, had other plans.

CMT

Jennifer Hudson Arrives in Tampa

She’s been reclusive since the tragic murders of her mother, brother, and newphew back in October, but yesterday Jennifer Hudson was spotted arriving in Tampa, Florida for the Super Bowl weekend.

The “American Idol” alum looked a bit somber in an all-black ensemble as she made her way through the terminal, carrying a cute pup as her travel companion.

Celebrity-Gossip.net

Hill: Game “perfect choice” for Hudson

Faith Hill praised Jennifer Hudson for choosing the Super Bowl as her first performance since the slayings of her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

Hudson will sing the national anthem before Sunday’s game between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. It will be her first public appearance since the October slayings.

“She is a strong girl, a girl of faith,” Hill said Thursday. “I believe to come and perform the national anthem, which is this country’s favorite song, at a time that our country is stepping up and moving forward for future generations — I think it’s just the perfect choice.”

Associated Press

Tickets are discounted for Syesha’s gig

Manatee public school students can buy discount-priced tickets Saturday to singer Syesha Mercado’s concert next month, the school district announced Thursday.

The tickets for Manatee County school district students only are priced at $12 plus service charge each and will be on sale this Saturday only from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manatee Convention Center box office, One Haben Blvd.

Mercado, an “American Idol” phenomenon last year, is performing at 7 p.m. Feb. 19, at the center to raise money for the school district’s gang prevention and character development programs, one of which is Amer-I-Can.

Bradenton

Justin Guarini living in ‘Gone Country 3’s’ Nashville mansion

Curly-haired “American Idol” debut season runner-up Justin Guarini is among the residents of a Nashville mansion as part of the CMT TV show “Gone Country 3,” which premiered last Saturday and will air Saturdays at 8 p.m. The show is hosted by country star John Rich; other cast members include funk musician George Clinton and model-actor Richard Greico. The celebrities compete to become the best all-around country performer. The Houston Chronicle got the details from Guarini:

LA Times

Has ‘American Idol’ lost its way?

‘American Idol’ debuted in the summer of 2002 with little fanfare as a summer replacement show with the tagline “The Search for a Superstar.” There were many skeptics who said the show would bomb and that Americans were too sophisticated to go for a repackaged TV talent show.

Of course, the critics were wrong. The first season was an unqualified success, due in large part to the discovery of Kelly Clarkson, an unknown cocktail waitress from Texas who charmed America with her outstanding vocals and goofy personality. Kelly went on to live out the dream, selling millions of albums and epitomizing the stated purpose of the show.

Idol Thoughts

More Idol Headlines after the JUMP…

Tuesday night is Jacksonville’s night on ‘Idol’

There were actually three sets of auditions in the Jacksonville area.

An estimated 11,000 or more started lining up outside the arena in the predawn hours of Aug. 13 to audition in the first round.

“American Idol” would not say how many passed that audition, but about 450 were at the next round, held two weeks later at Amelia Island Plantation. That lasted two days.

A week later, the 100 or so who made it through that round went back to Amelia Island Plantation. That’s when the four judges that we see on TV - Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi - showed up for the first time, along with the cameras.

Jacksonville.com

The new ‘American Idol’ judge finding her place

Being the new judge on “American Idol” has been a huge adjustment for Kara DioGuardi.

It’s not that dealing with the auditioners is a big change for her. She’s spent years working with singers as a songwriter/producer. But being the focus of media attention — suddenly becoming both a celebrity and, in a way, a performer — is outside her comfort zone.

“What I wear and how I look has never really been a huge focus of mine,” DioGuardi told the Deseret News. “I’ve been concentrating on writing the songs, producing the vocals, running my company. So that’s a change.”

Deseret News

Carrie Underwood: “See You Onstage”

While waiting in the meet-and-greet line before Carrie’s concert
in Detroit, Vanessa met Hayley Ray, an excited but very polite 4-year-old whose biggest wish was about to come true. Vanessa watched as the wide-eyed youngster caught a glimpse of Carrie. “She covered her mouth with one hand,” writes Vanessa, “then looked at us and said, ‘She’s real pretty.’”

Country Weekly

Who Is Carrie Underwood’s Constant Companion?

Rumors about the men in Carrie Underwood’s life seem to make tabloid fodder all the time, but there’s only one constant companion in the singer’s life right now — her beloved little dog. Underwood says the two have a very special relationship: “My dog’s name is Ace. And he’s a rat terrier. And I always say I know that doesn’t sound very pretty: ‘rat terrier.’Anything with ‘rat’in the name. But he’s a good boy. He sleeps with me at night. We have our routines. We cuddle in the mornings. And he’s just there to make me happy, or to drive me crazy, whichever one. But, one way or another, he’s always makin’ me smile.”

CJDCountry.com

Book Review: Sanjaya Malakar’s “Dancing to the Music In My Head”

The description of Sanjaya Malakar’s new book, “Dancing to the Music In My Head: Memoirs of the People’s Idol,” promised us the most in-depth look at “American Idol” ever.

And although that’s true, there’s still so much Sanjaya could have told us, but didn’t. In other words, it was a lot like his time on the show—potential that was never realized.

And quite frankly, it’s a little lame…

But that’s not entirely Sanjaya’s fault. In fact, I would blame the majority of the book’s problems on what seems to be the complete absence of an editor.

Herald-Dispatch

Idol Worship: Battle Of The Book Deals

So reads the opening line to a press release announcing American Idol also-ran Sanjaya Malakar’s memoir, Dancing To The Music In My Head, which officially came out last week. A tad ostentatious? Maybe not in the eyes of the so-called Fanjayas, but what about the rest of the Idol-loving community? Do we care enough about a guy eliminated two years ago in the bottom half of the Top 12 to buy his book? Is out-there hair reason enough for a memoir?

Granted, we haven’t read the thing (yet), but it got us wondering: how much are publishers shelling out for these Idol memoirs? After all, Sanjaya’s not the first Idol cast-off to try the author route. Season 5’s Mandisa put out a book last year that was part-life story, part-self-help guide, and at least one runner-up, Clay Aiken, has found massive success with his publishing debut, 2005’s Learning to Sing: Hearing the Music in Your Life, which was a New York Times best-seller.

Billboard

‘Idol’ Runner-up is Going Country

American Idol season 1 runner-up Justin Guarini has agreed to be on the third season of John Rich’s (from Big & Rich, as in “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy”) CMT show Gone Country, where he takes already-established music and entertainment stars and “immerses them in all things country for a chance to break out as the next big country superstar. The one who is most successful at crossing over by the end of the series will have a country single produced by Rich.”

The show premiered this past Saturday, January 24th and is on Saturday nights at 8 pm/7 pm central on Country Music Television (check your local listings right here on Zap2It). Guarini will be competing against:

Zap2it

New-ish Video: David Archuleta, ‘A Little Too Not Over You’

OMD! Arch Angels, you’ve totally already seen it already, but I’d be remiss not to devote an entire post to David Archuleta’s latest video, “A Little Too Not Over You,” known in the Archu-mmunity as “ALTNOY.” Anyway, my digi cam’s got blurry, fuzzy shots of, like, my cat and family vacations so ancient I’m not even like related to those people anymore, but David Archuleta’s memory card is full of mature-sounding memories. Seriously, is David almost all growed up? Also, more importantly, who would dump Archie? NOT Buzzworthy, obvs! (And WHY was that girl so emo over losing at “Rock Band”? Ew.)

Buzzworthy

The more I see the less I know…

This past weekend, I was invited to the 24th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California to see the World Premiere of AMAR A MORIR.

Athough I have always been a huge fan of foreign films, I found that this particular film introduced a new concept to the audience.

It opened a door that made one walk outside of the Hollywood frame of cookie cut unrealistic movie mentally, stepping into a theater of an independent foreign film in it’s mother tongue, and introducing a new set of generation morals tied with a foundation of hispanic cultural values.

Terra.com

Paula Abdul’s half up half down hairstyle at the 2009 SAG awards

As you can see in the photos Paula Abdul has her hair very long and sleek. Paula Abdul’s hair is then brought up/ brushed up on the sides and top. The sides are pulled back tight while the top is raised high. Using a product such as Got2Be’s hair cement spray can help not only achieve this effect but just about guarantee there will be no fly aways! Paula Abdul’s hair is then left straight on the hair that is left down, no curls or waves. A hairstyle like this can be used for any occasion such as weddings, proms, special events or just as a casual hairstyle its just that simple! Pair this hairstyle with a pair of great earrings!

She Knows

Griz cheer squad takes second in MTV cheerleading competition

The Griz cheer squad has newfound fame, thanks to a second-place finish in a nationally televised cheerleading competition.
Montana cheerleaders were chosen as one of five teams to take place in the inaugural season of MTV’s “Paula Abdul’s RAH! Cheerleading Bowl,” which aired Jan. 3.

Montana was defeated by Hawaii after the final round of competition.

“We were definitely happy to finish second,” said senior co-captain Allison Pringle.

Montana Kaimin

Donny Osmond Lets Slip He’ll Be on DWTS

Donny Osmond has let slip that he is about to step into his sister Marie’s shoes – her dancing shoes.

While next season’s stars have yet to be announced for the ABC hit Dancing with the Stars, Donny appeared with Marie for a Monday taping of the syndicated The Bonnie Hunt Show for an episode scheduled to air Tuesday.

Asked by his TV hostess if, like his sister, he’d ever consider doing Dancing, the former teen idol, 51, flashed his trademark smile and said, “Well, I guess I am making an announcement. I’ll say I am seriously considering doing it, let’s put it that way.”

Never one for a poker face, Osmond added with a laugh, “I guess I just let the cat out of the bag.”

People.com

U.S. Takes Trophy in ‘Superstars of Dance’

Hey guess what, U.S.A. won the finale of “Superstars of Dance” Monday on NBC.

A hip hop routine that looked like it wouldn’t make the cut on “Randy Jackson Presents America’s Top Dance Crew” was enough to win what host Michael Flatley called “the greatest international dance competition on Earth” for the home team. The prize: a trophy.

The U.S. troupe won the gold medal over China’s adorable Shaolin Monks,which got a silver medal and Australia got a bronze.

The U.S. had done well throughout the five-episode competition that was shot in the U.S., so much so that it didn’t have to do well in the other two medal competitions.

Courant.com

ETA:

Abdul Does ‘Magical Things’ on Idol

Paula Abdul isn’t just a judge on American Idol - she’s a fairy godmother, too.

Former pop star Abdul has revealed she’s been secretly setting the TV talent show’s cast-offs on the path to singing careers.

She explains, “I actually do magical things.

“I will get their name and number, then I pass it on to producers who need session singers. They will email me saying ‘Thank you so much’.”

Abdul recently said that her relationship with new Idol judge Kara DioGuardi “bugs” her fellow panelist Simon Cowell.

She told Us Weekly magazine, “It’s great for me because she’s my old roommate, and we’re friends. And that bugs Simon”

Showbiz Spy

This week…

Diana DeGarmo appears at the Rutledge Cystic Fibrosis Benefit, Nashville 1/26, The Jordin Sparks Experience benefit takes place at Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, Tampa FL 1/27, Jordin Sparks and Chris Richardson perform at the 2nd Annual Jordin Sparks Charity Concert 1/28, Elliott Yamin performs at the Rooftop Cocktail Benefit, Los Angeles, CA 1/29, and Melinda Dootlittle performs at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville CT 1/31.

For more information and Idol Appearances, check out the Idol Appearances Page…

Don’t Miss…

The last of the American Idol Season 8 auditions are this week…

Monday 1/26 - David Cook appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live (repeat) 12:05/11:05c ABC.

Tuesday 1/27 - American Idol Season 8 Auditions, Jacksonville, FL, FOX 8/7c, Paula Abdul appears on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno NBC 11:35/10:35c.

Wednesday 1/28 - American Idol Season 8 Auditions, Salt Lake City, UT, FOX 8/7c

Thursday 1/29 - American Idol Season 8 Auditions, New York City/San Juan, FOX 8/7c

Sunday 2/1 - Jennifer Hudson sings the National Anthem at the Superbowl in Tampa, FL. 6 pm EST, NBC.

For the past couple of months I’ve been featuring Hollywood spoilers from Joesplace. With the new season of American Idol beginning in less than 24 hours, now is a good time to review what we know so far.In an attempt to keep it all straight, I’ve created a page with photos and information on all of the contestants rumored to have made the Top 50.

• Check out my Top 50 page HERE, or linked above in the header. I’ve also added a list of notable Hollywood contestants to the page.

FYI, Ann Marie Boskovich, Kristen McNamara and Von Lee Smith have all taken their music off-line–an indication that they may have made the Top 50 (All Top 50 contestants are required to take their music down by January)

And, according to this news article, Hollywood contestant Ricky Braddy is rumored to have made the Top 50.

Local band Out’n the Cold also stated in a recent band newsletter that Braddy is slated to appear on the show. “One more hometown talent from the Elizabeth City area making it big … is young Mr. Ricky Braddy.” The newsletter said. “Ricky is in the final 50 for this year’s ‘American Idol.’ So if you watch the show on Tuesday, 13 Jan., you might get a chance to hear him. We’re mighty proud of you Ricky, and we’re pulling for you to make it to the finals; good luck.”

The Top 50 list so far: Adam Lambert, Angela Martin, Felicia Barton, Brent Keith Smith, Jakob McKay, Jacklyn “Jackie” Tohn, Junot Joyner, Justin Williams, Kendall Beard, Lil Rounds, Michael Bartul, Reggi Beasley, Ryan P.A. Johnson, Stephen Fowler, Taylor Vaifanua, Terrence T.K. Hash.

I’ll be updating the list as we find out more…

MTV got a sneak peek at some American Idol auditions and posted a video of a contestant singing a lovely rendition of “Lady Marmalade.”

That would be if “lovely” was a word to describe ear-splitting caterwauling.

I couldn’t get the embeded video to work, so you’ll have to go HERE to watch. Enjoy!

NVM DJ Slim helped me sort it out…

Video after the JUMP…

Joesplace, that ever-so-accurate Idol spoiler, just added a new name to her list of rumored AI Season 8 Top 5o contestants.  His name is Brent Keith Smith, and he’s the only guy in this AI commercial (along with Alexea Lawson, Lil Rounds and Emily Wynne-Hughes).

JP thinks it’s this guy, who goes by the name Brent Keith, and after running some Google searches, I’m pretty sure it’s him.

Here’s Brent Kevin’s MySpace.  He took off all of his music and videos back in November right after the Hollywood round ended. He explains in a blog dated 11/22, with the title: “This is what’s going on with my page”:

I’m posting this blog just in case you’re wondering what has happened to my page in the last few days. I recently reacquired the rights to brentkeith.com after a long period of trying to do just that. As I make the decisions about what I will be putting on each site, I’ve decided to take all of my videos, songs, and pics off of my Myspace profile. I promise to send out a bulletin and a general “heads-up” when I get everything up and running again.

Meanwhile, his website is parked. It hasn’t been touched.

Brent Keith, was a contestant on Nashville Star 2,  Here’s an about.com page, he had a song on the Dale soundtrack (a movie about the late race car driver, Dale Earnhardt Sr.–here’s the video)

Here’s an amateur video of a performance (”Found” recorded by Josh Gracin) HERE. Here’s his CMT music page.  He’s already got a fan base. Heh.

The snip on the AI commercial sounds more rock than country, but he does list classic rock influences on his My Space page.

This CMT article, posted in September 2007, had him going into the studio soon after.  Of course, if he’s an AI contestant, he can’t currently have a record contract.

He’s got a lot of experience under his belt, and connections in the industry, therefore, some will call him planty!

So, kids, what do you think?

ETA:  From a blog dated July 18:

I’ve got something that I’m working on right now that I can’t tell you guys about just yet. I can tell you that if it works out positively, it will be AMAZING! I’ll keep you posted and let you know the outcome A.S.A.P.