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buzzz worthy. . . American Idol alum follows self-titled debut with a new beginning May 21, 2015 (Nashville, TN) -- Michael Sarver is happy to announce the release of his studio album, "Begin Again." The compilation joins together a collection of his favorite songs aimed at touching and connecting with fans. "Solid sound. Solid songs. Solid talent." - Arnie Andrews of WCOW (Sparta, WI) The first single, "Miss You Something Crazy" has done phenomenally well for an independently released track, climbing up the charts in both the U.S. and Europe. The accompanying music video stayed in the top three on CMT for six weeks straight. MusicRow Magazine has the single rising on the Country Breakout charts rapidly, while it places in the top 25 on the UK Hot Disc charts. Sarver is in the middle of a radio tour to promote the single which has encouraged great responses from programmers across the United States. "Michae...

buzzz worthy. . . "Yo, yo, yo, yo!"  With that familiar introduction, Randy Jackson, the big "Dawg" judge on American Idol announced  in a statement Thursday that he will be leaving the show.  Jackson was the lone original judge this year, having started with Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell, the originator of the singing competition.  "Yo! Yo! Yo! To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on 'American Idol,' I have decided to leave after this season," admitted Jackson. . . . "It's been a life-changing opportunity, but I am looking forward to focusing on my company, Dream Merchant 21, and other business ventures," he added. A bass player from Baton  Rouge, LA, Jackson s got his start in the early 80's backing Carlos Santana, Jerry Garcia and later on in that decade, Brue Spinsteen. Jackson was paid $10 million per season to judge aspiring singers on the FOX television program.  His total net w...

MUSIC VIDEO SURPASSES AN ASTOUNDING 13 MILLION VIEWS ONLINE WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE ON AMERICAN IDOL SETS 4-YEAR RATINGS RECORD FOR ANY TV NETWORK celebration will be at the church   March 19 at 10 a.m., 323-855-8350 March 7 - International icon Jennifer Lopez has stormed the music charts, online video viewing channels, dance clubs around the globe, the world radio airwaves and has become the television superstar of 2011. With the convergence of two major endorsement agreements launched this year (Venus/ Gillette Goddess and an international L’Oreal campaign), the #1 most watched TV series – American Idol - and with extensive radio and dance club play of her latest single has resulted in the #1 download on iTunes and a staggering 13 million views on YouTube.    The single is the “Hot Shot Debut” on Billboard ’s Hot 100 at # 9 and jumps to # 7 on the Billboard Dance Club Play Chart. Lopez and her music label, Island Def Jam, partnered with the juggernaut TV show Ameri...