Idol Updates

So I too am still alive. Somewhere out here in cyberspace I sit sucked so deeply into work that I cannot seem to find the time (or energy) to walk my lazy butt downstairs to the computer. All the more compelling argument for a laptop I say. Someday I'll treat myself.

ANYWAY... I see Shonda managed to post something about the show. So I'll do some contestant updates for ya. Let's see what our old friends are up to shall we?


George Huff:

George's Xmas EP was a success and be on the look out for more from Geroge. George Huff has signed with Word Records out of Nashville. The label focuses on gospel music, but represents a diverse group of artists including Billy Ray Cyrus, Sandi Patty, and Amy Grant. Also, look for George on tour with Nicole C. Mullen this spring. George's next album is slated for a July 2005 release. George is also currently performing on a Coca Cola tour with other idols. Some of the more recent/upcoming dates of note are:

New York Area - Featuring George Huff, LaToya London and Mikalah Gordon
Friday 4/15/05 - 5-9pm
Roosevelt Field 630 Old Country Rd Garden City, NY 11530

Philadelphia Area - Featuring George Huff, LaToya London and Mikalah Gordon
Sunday 4/17/05 - 1-5 pm
Oxford Valley Mall 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy Langhorn, PA 19047

I mention this because I was horrified to see who else was on the bill. Yes... this says Mikalah Gordon. OH GOOOD LAWD!!! Please don't attach that crazy annoying, only moderately talented girl to my George Huff. ..........sigh.......

John Stevens:

Yes, that says John Stevens. I have nothing to say but check out his page at Maverick Records where he is apparently signed to a deal.

Latoya London:

Latoya London is on that Coca Cola tour with George and has signed with independent label Peak Records. Peak is a contemporary jazz label whose roster includes Regina Belle. She is finishing up her album which is set to release this summer. Visit her site to get behind the scenes looks at her time in the studio and listen to her upcoming releases.

Jennifer Hudson:

Jennifer's official website has recently appeared. The site says her album will be released in April on 2005... uuhhhmmm which is now. I recently saw Jennifer on a special Idols Where Are They Now segment and she was in the studio at the time. She did a stint in HAIR with Wayne Brady and others last fall and has since been performing at awards ceremonies and other events in the Chicago area with big name performers such as Destiny Child .

That's all for now.

I'm out.