Posted January 12, 200817 yr Katharine McPhee voted off by RCA Friday, January 11th 2008, 4:00 AM Katharine McPhee Has the star-making machinery of "American Idol" grown rusty? RCA Records just confirmed that it's dropped fifth-season runnerup (from 2006) Katharine McPhee. The adorable songbird is the latest "AI" finalist to be ejected from the BMG nest - following Season 2's Ruben Studdard and Season 5's Taylor Hicks. McPhee's first CD entered the charts at No. 2 in February 2007, but failed to go gold. Her defenders grouse that RCA didn't give her the time or promotion she needed. "Winning 'American Idol' is no longer a guarantee that you're going to make it," says one industry source. "Katharine was hot for a few months. But audiences are fickle." But one top BMG exec insists: "It's preposterous to say this franchise has lost its luster. It's the envy of the music industry. We've sold over 50 million albums by 'AI' artists since the show started. "We put millions behind Katharine. Many of us at the label still love her songs. But we're in the major leagues. We didn't think she could break into the mainstream. We would rather be honest." (McPhee is talking with another label and is due to star in the movie "I Know What Boys Like.") The exec noted that Studdard (above, right) put out three albums, "but there comes a time when we have to recognize the market for adult-oriented albums is tough. We allowed him to be a free agent, to make the record he wanted to make. "The same thing with Taylor Hicks (above, left). We didn't want to shove any songs down his throat. We wanted to make an album in the style he was comfortable with. We mutually agreed that he'd work on an album [on his own], we'd listen, and we'd see where we go from there. There's no acrimony." The BMG group still counts eight "AI" contenders on its roster, including Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry (both of whom delivered top 10 albums in 2007), Blake Lewis (with one album), Fantasia (with three), Jordin Sparks (working on her second), and Clay Aiken and Kelly Clarkson (both working on their fourth albums). And though she was signed nearly three years ago, execs at BMG's Arista label are still looking forward to Jennifer Hudson's album, due out in May or June. "We understood that her appearance in 'Dreamgirls' would only make her a bigger star," says the exec. (Indeed, it won her an Oscar.) "We are always willing to be patient with people who have the goods." Source - http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/01/...off_by_rca.html
January 12, 200817 yr I adored Katharine so i'm quite annoyed about this but it was inevitable really. Jordin's working on her second album? She's only just released her first and only had 1 proper single thus far. :mellow: So that's a bit incorrect I think. Good to know Clarkson is working on her 4th album rather than attempting to promote that dirge she calls a third album. Love Carrie and Daughtry. How has ADD done for Blake thus far?
January 12, 200817 yr Jordin Sparks (working on her second) Kelly Clarkson (both working on their fourth albums). first quote: are you freaking kidding me?! she just released the first! Second: pop/rock album pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease
January 13, 200817 yr I think the crux of the argument here is that they didn't really know how to promote Katharine. Her album is a bit of a genre mash-up, and I don't think they knew which direction to push her in. Over It and Love Story (no matter how much I love them both) were quite bland and didn't really show the diversity of the album as a whole. Open Toes or Dangerous should have been released instead of Love Story, they would have been quite the radio hits I imagine.
January 13, 200817 yr she didnt win american idol did she? so its not a massive surprise if shes been dropped
January 13, 200817 yr Love her :wub: RCA sucks anyway :P she'll be better off ansd I read she's allready in talks with other labels :D can't wait for her next album :cheer:
January 13, 200817 yr she didnt win american idol did she? so its not a massive surprise if shes been dropped She came in second, but a lot of times, the non-winners are more or just as successful. I'm sure another label will pick her up, she's quite talented. I agree with the fact they should have chosen Dangerous to be a single.
January 13, 200817 yr 'Over It' was brilliance. :wub: Like a far better 'Too Little Too Late', I'm certain that could have been a hit here had it been released wtih good promotion.
January 14, 200817 yr She is already working on her second album on her own basis, but she is already in talk with Jive Records and Epic Records :D
January 14, 200817 yr The only three really succesful people to come out of AI are Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Carrie Underwood. This really doesn't surprise me honestly.
January 14, 200817 yr The only three really succesful people to come out of AI are Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Carrie Underwood. This really doesn't surprise me honestly. Did you forget Daughtry? I wish I could :arrr:
January 14, 200817 yr Did you forget Daughtry? I wish I could :arrr: Daughtry is amazing! I love their album!! Shame they didnt do too well over here :(
January 18, 200817 yr She is not a great singer, to be honest, but Taylor too? I think he's got amazing voice. My fav is still Clay, tough :rolleyes:
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