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American Idol’s Carly Smithson Joining Evanescence Band The Fallen

Wendy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:54:12 +0000

Let me clarify that… American Idol finalist Carly Smithson is joining three of the four original members from Evanescence in a new band called The Fallen.

The hard-rock band should be a good fit for Carly Smithson, who had a hard edge on her American Idol pop delivery.

Look for The Fallen’s first song, “Bury Me Alive,” available Monday for free download at wearethefallen.com.

The Evanescence members include guitarists Ben Moody and John LeCompt and drummer Rocky Gray; bassist Marty O’Brien and Carly Smithson round out the group.

Carly Smithson had sung the Evanescence tune “Bring Me to Life” during the 2008 Idols tour and said that “This all happened by accident.”

The Fallen apparently found their groove quite easily – Smithson commented, “The first time we rehearsed, everybody started in on this jam of Iron Maiden. I was like, ‘I’m in a band! I love this!’ “

Carly Smithson and Michael Johns on May 6 Ellen DeGeneres (Video)

Wendy — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:24:47 +0000

Hey, this is kind of cool — American Idol castoffs Carly Smithson and Michael Johns sing “One” on the May 6 Ellen DeGeneres. Check out the video clip. For the record, I like Michael Johns in this duet more than Carly Smithson.

American Idol Carly Smithson on April 28 Ellen DeGeneres (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:46:22 +0000

The most recent American Idol finalist to be rejected, Carly Smithson, stops by the April 28 Ellen DeGeneres in this video clip.

After the jump, Carly Smithson performs “Alone” on Ellen.

Carly Smithson on April 28 Live with Regis and Kelly (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:41:49 +0000

American Idol castoff Carly Smithson stops by the April 28 Live with Regis and Kelly in this video clip.

After the jump, Carly Smithson performs “Here You Come Again” on Live with Regis and Kelly.

Carly Smithson Interview on April 24 Fox NY (Video)

Wendy — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:27:43 +0000

Did you think Carly Smithson had a few more American Idol shows left in her? Check out this Carly Smithson interview video clip from Fox NY.

April 23 American Idol Results Show: Carly Smithson Eliminated

Wendy — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:56:49 +0000

Huh, who would’ve thought that Carly Smithson and Syesha Mercado would be in the bottom two of the April 23 American Idol results show? In the end, Carly Smithson was eliminated.

So, Brooke White and Jason Castro (who I love by the way), were spared the bottom two — what do you think? Huge fan base for these two or votefortheworst at work?

April 22 American Idol: Carly Smithson Sings “Jesus Christ Superstar” (Video)

Wendy — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:26:03 +0000

Carly Smithson sings Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” in this April 22 American Idol video clip.

Randy said it was definitely good, maybe not her best performance; Paula loved that it was unexpected and loved what she did in the chorus; Simon said it was one of his favorite performances of the night.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Songs on April 22 American Idol – Check Out Song List

Wendy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:08:27 +0000

It’s Andrew Lloyd Webber night on tonight’s (April 22) American Idol! But which Andrew Lloyd Webber songs will the remaining finalists tackle?

Check out the Andrew Lloyd Webber American Idol song list after the jump, courtesy of TMZ.com.

Syesha Mercado: “One Rock & Roll Too Many” from Starlight Express
David Cook: “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera
Carly Smithson: “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Brooke White: “You Must Love Me” from the film adaptation of “Evita”
Jason Castro: “Memory” from Cats
David Archuleta: “Think of Me” from Phantom of the Opera

April 15 American Idol: Carly Smithson Sings “Without You” (Video)

Wendy — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:28:47 +0000

Carly Smithson interviews that American Idol is really boring without Michael Johns! Carly Smithson sings “Without You” by Mariah Carey in this April 15 American Idol video clip.

Randy said he liked that she challenged herself with the song, but thinks she needs to believe in herself, thought it was pretty good; Paula liked how she showed her vocal range; Simon didn’t think she pulled it off and thought it was an okay version.

American Idol April 10 Results Show: Michael Johns Eliminated

Wendy — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:56:33 +0000

On the April 10 American Idol results show, Michael Johns, Carly Smithson and Syesha Mercado were in the bottom three. In the end, however, it was Michael Johns who was eliminated.

Noooo!!!!!!