American Idol

Karaoke Revolution: Presents American Idol Encore 2 with Microphone
$49.99
I must say I was very disappointed in this game. I am an AI fan and was so excited to play this. But, to my disappointment, I didn't know most of the songs that were on the game. Maybe 2 or 3 of them...which is not enough to get any enjoyment out of it. The WII version doesn't allow you to download your own songs so I was stuck. How many times can you sing 3 songs? It gets pretty boring! I am tradin this back in to Amazon today. I really lost out on this game.

Kris Allen
$13.98
I'm a big Adam Lambert fan first of all, but I also enjoy hearing Kris Allen as well (not sure if this makes me a traitor? lol). Anyway, I found all songs on this cd to be very well written, and very well performed too. My favorites are "Written All Over My Face," "The Truth," and "Bring It Back." Kris Allen has a beautiful voice, and he can really belt out the ballads and make them feel emotional and from the heart. If you want a good cd to chill out to and listen to while you drive, then I suggest getting this disc, you won't be disappointed. :)

Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul
$14.95
Shipping was quick, but the book wasn't in as good of shape as I was hoping, which may have been due to the poor packaging/mailing.

Hold Back My Heart
$14.98
I have had this CD for awhile, but I recently got a 64G Itouch and loaded all of my music (over 22G so far) and organized some cool playlists so I am listening to it more. I thought this album was just okay the first time through, Heart on my Sleeve is great and I liked "To Love Somebody" - nice cover of an old song. But the more I listen to it the more I like this collection. I have it in a playlist with David Cook, Daughtry, Constantine Maroulis and Kris Allen (Idol Albums) and this one really holds its own. I think it is worth getting if you like soulful/jazzy kinds tunes. He does have a soothing voice too.