Brooke White and Michael Johns

MICHAEL JOHNS / BROOKE WHITE 2009 TOUR

8/16 – Pomona, CA @ Glass House
8/17- Sacramento, CA @ Boardwalk
8/19 – Reno, NV @ Club Underground
8/21 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
8/22 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
8/23 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
8/24 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
8/26 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theater
8/27 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
8/29 – Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
8/30 – Des Moines, IA @ People’s Court

Allison Iraheta

Allison made it to the Top 4 of the recently completed Season 8 of the FOX TV sensation American Idol. The vibrantly red-haired rocker was the youngest contestant ever (age 16) to make it into the Top 12. She had aspired to be on American Idol since its debut in 2002 when she was only 9. Early in the season Allison Iraheta caught the attention of Idol judges, with Kara DioGuardi commenting, “keep your eye on that girl!” One of her defining moments on the show was her performance of the heart-wrenching Bonnie Raitt classic “I Can’t Make You Love Me” in the Top 8 round of performances.

“I think I’m still in shock that this is happening — getting to record my first album and this whole awesome experience is a dream come true!”

Simon Fuller, Creator and Executive Producer of American Idol and Founder & CEO of 19 Entertainment says, “Allison is an incredible young singer. She is without a doubt one of the best teenage singers ‘American Idol’ has ever discovered. We all watched Allison grow in confidence and stature as she performed each week on the show and we can only imagine how far this special girl can continue to blossom in the years ahead.”

“Allison was an absolute stand-out this season,” stated RCA/JIVE Label Group’s Chairman and CEO Barry Weiss. “Her bluesy, powerful voice, spunky attitude, and edgy star power immediately captivated us and it didn’t matter where she ranked on Idol, we knew we wanted her to join our amazing crop of young talent at Jive.”

Allison Iraheta is from Downey, California. The now 17 year old was born in California to Salvadorian immigrants, and has been “singing since she was a toddler” according to her family.

This summer Allison will tour across the U.S with her fellow Season 8 finalists on the American Idols Live! Tour 2009.

Adam Lambert

“To find a talent as exceptional as Adam Lambert is a rare and special event,” says Simon Fuller, Creator and Executive Producer of American Idol and Founder & CEO of 19 Entertainment. “I am thrilled that ‘American Idol’ was the platform for the world to discover this brilliant young man. He is unique and unforgettable and a certain star of tomorrow.”

“There are no longer any rules in terms of where the world’s next superstars may come from,” says Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO RCA/JIVE Label Group. “We are thrilled to be getting involved with Adam Lambert as we all at RCA Records believe he is one of those rare, future global stars”.

“I’m thrilled that we’ve come to a creative and collaborative partnership and look forward to developing a really exciting album,” says Lambert. “We are 100% on the same page and are all anxiously awaiting the start of the recordings. It’s going to be ridiculous! Get Ready!!!”

27 year old Lambert, who hails originally from San Diego, CA, had 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart earlier this summer. With his masterful interpretation of “Mad World” leading the way, he also charted with “No Boundaries”, “A Change Is Gonna Come” and “One.”

Lambert, will be recording his album over the summer while on the road with the American Idol’s Live tour. The tour kicks off July 5th in Portland, OR and culminates on September 15th in Manchester, NH.

Kris Allen

“Kris won the hearts of millions of Americans with his soulful voice, good looks and gracious demeanor,” stated Simon Fuller, Creator and Executive Producer of American Idol and Founder & CEO of 19 Entertainment. “However it is his passion for music and love of performing that will make sure Kris stands the test of time and makes ‘American Idol’ proud.”

“As exciting as the last few months have been, I’m really looking forward to what is next,” says Kris Allen. “I’m very grateful to be working with Simon Fuller and his team at 19 Entertainment, along with Barry Weiss and Jive Records on my debut album. Everyone’s been asking me what it’s going to sound like. It will be very similar to what you heard from me on the show — definitely in the pop/rock genre. I can’t wait to get started!”

“Kris had a terrific run of memorable performances culminating with an incredible win,” stated Barry Weiss, Chairman and CEO of the RCA/JIVE Label Group. “He’s a super-talented singer and all-around gifted musician who has that rare common touch which will give him the ability to connect with the broadest possible audience. We’re really excited to welcome him to the Jive family.”

His popular victory song “No Boundaries” currently ranks No. 23 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles chart. In addition, Allen has two singles on the chart from his American Idol performances, “Heartless” and “Ain’t No Sunshine.” On the eighth season of American Idol, the 23-year old Conway, Arkansas native, who is a pianist and self-taught guitar player, achieved growing popularity and enthusiastic reviews weekly from television viewers and critics alike.

Currently Kris is gearing up for the upcoming 50-city American Idol 2009 Summer Tour. The tour kicks off on July 5th in Portland, Oregon and ends on September 15th in Manchester, New Hampshire. Allen’s debut album is slated for release late Fall 2009.

Michael Johns

Johns was a top ten finalist during season 7 of “American Idol” and his departure from the show drew outcries from the series’ mega-million-strong audience and helped inspire a new rule for the current season. This year sees the show using a new “judges save” rule for the top 13 finalists, allowing judges to keep a contestant from being eliminated prematurely. When introducing the new rule, the show ran footage of Michael Johns, Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson and asked “what do these three Idols have in common,” with the answer being that all three were sent home too soon.

Not that Johns is complaining.

“Talk about the chance of a lifetime,” says the Aussie native. “’Idol’ allowed me to introduce myself to the world and I plan on making the most of that opportunity.”

He’ll start with Hold Back My Heart, an album that sees Johns drawing inspiration from his own idols—Paul Weller, Joe Cocker, the Faces—to create a stunning collection of blues-soaked rock and classic soul songs. Among the album’s many highlights is lead single “Heart On My Sleeve,” co-written by John Shanks (Carlos Santana, Sting, Bon Jovi). The track impacts radio on April 21 and iTunes on April 14.

In between his time on “Idol” and the recording of Hold Back My Heart, Johns recorded the holiday song “Another Christmas” and donated its proceeds to the Red Cross and ALS. He also co-wrote the soundtrack for the acclaimed documentary Don’t Look Down, based on Olympic gold medalist Shaun White, performed on the west coast run of Kanye West’s “Glow in the Dark” tour and on the PBS special “Hit Man: David Foster and Friends,” the latter featuring Michael Buble, Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli. Additional appearances include “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” ‘Live with Regis & Kelly,” “The Today Show,” and “Ellen.” In addition Johns just co-wrote a track for the upcoming album from “Idol” alum Brooke White.

”I remember driving down the freeway at age 15 and Pearl Jam’s ‘Daughter’ was on the radio,” Johns recalls. “I don’t know what it was about that song, but afterward I kept singing it over and over. The feeling it gave me made me say, ‘I have to do this for life.’ I started a band a few months later and have been going ever since. I never dreamed it would take me here.”

Kellie Pickler

On her return to American Idol Kellie said, “Going back to American Idol is like going to a family reunion, well, it’s more fun than going to my family reunions,” she laughed. “Seriously, it’s always great to see the gang and feel the excitement from the contestants. And, I’m thrilled to be singing “Best Days of Your Life” which is a blast to perform,” she continued.

“Best Days of Your Life,” the second single from her self-titled sophomore album, is a sassy revenge song about a cheating ex-boyfriend and is climbing up the country charts. In addition to her performance, Pickler will also be seen on Idol Extra and will make an appearance on On-Air with Ryan Seacrest next week.

David Cook

Rolling Stone Magazine deemed Cook “the most imaginative American Idol talent to date.”

“I’m more than excited to hop on the road and support this record. This tour represents both a new beginning and a return to form for me,” said Cook. “It’s our first full tour, and we’re all ready to pour whatever blood, sweat, and tears that we can muster into making this show, and every show from here on out, an experience. Part of that experience is bringing back this college tour idea. There’s something inherently nostalgic about playing college shows. So many amazing acts used to do it, so it’s nice to be able to bring that ideal back, in some small way. And besides, touring on a bus beats what we used to do, which was cram five guys into a 7 passenger van for one show, 13 hours away… ”

Cook’s first single, “The Time of My Life” recently went platinum, with over one million tracks sold. “The Time of My Life” is not only the biggest single debut but the highest selling coronation single in the show’s history. Cook is the 34th “American Idol” contestant to appear on a Billboard chart.

Cook kicked off 2009 by performing for troops during a USO tour. He visited seven different bases, singing songs off his self-titled album.

On February 12, Walt Disney World Resort will host the world premiere of their new blockbuster attraction, “The American Idol Experience” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. David Cook will perform live from the attraction on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (ABC) that morning, and will headline a special guest performance during the night’s event.

“The Declaration Tour – 2009” will kick off February 13, 2009 in Tallahassee, FL and will continue nationwide hitting various college campus and major venues.

The full schedule for David Cook’s tour is as follows:

* Friday, February 13th – Tallahasee, Fl – Florida State University
* Saturday, February 14th – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage
* Sunday, February 15th – Oxford, MS – Ole Miss
* Wednesday, February 18th – Eau Claire, WI – University of Wisconsin
* Thursday February 19th – Cedar Falls, IA – University of Northern Iowa
* Friday, February 20th – Green Bay, WI – University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
* Saturday, February 21st – Valparaiso, IN – Valparaiso University
* Monday, February 23rd – Waverly, IA – Warlburg
* Tuesday, February 24th – Fullton, MO – Westminster
* Wednesday, February 25th – Conway, AR – Central Arkansas University
* Friday, February 27th- Portsmouth, OH – Shawnee State University
* Sunday, March 1st – Newburgh, NY – Mount St. Mary
* Tuesday, March 3rd – Carlisie, PA – Dickenson
* Friday, March 6th – Morgantown, WV – W Virginia University
* Sunday, March 8th – Willimantic, CT – Eastern Connecticut State University
* Tuesday, March 10th – Poughkeepsie, NY – Marist College
* Friday, March 13th – Niagara Falls, NY – Seneca Niagara Casino
* Saturday, March 14th – Elkins, WV – Davis and Elkins
* Monday, March 16th – Bloomington, PA – Bloomington University
* Thursday, March 19th – Mansfield, PA – Mansfield University
* Friday, March 20th – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata
* Saturday, March 21st – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata
* Monday, March 23rd – Selinsgrove, PA – Susquehanna University
* Tuesday, March 24th- York, PA – Penn State York
* Thursday, March 26th – Blues Creek, NC – Campbell, University
* Friday, March 27th – Pemberton, NJ – Burlington Community College
* Monday, March 30th – New London, NH – Colby Sawyer College
* Tuesday, March 31st – New Haven, CT – So. CT State
* Thursday, April 2nd – Wilmington, NC – Azalea Fest at Wilmington University
* Friday, April 3rd – Towson, MD – Towson University
* Sunday, April 5th – Radford, VA – Radford University
* Wednesday, April 8th – Macon, GA – Mercer University
* Tuesday, April 14th – Malcomb, IL – Western Illinois University
* Tuesday, April 21st – Searcy, AR – Harding University
* Wednesday, April 22nd – Kansas City, MO – Ameristar Casino
* Saturday, April 25th – Tulsa, OK – University of Tulsa

American Idol winner David Cook’s debut album will be released on November 18th, 2008 on 19 Recordings / RCA Records. Cook has teamed with Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Kid Rock) on the album.

Today marks the launch of DavidCookOfficial.com, Cook’s official social networking site where fans can interact with David, his music and each other. Fans can create their own profiles, make friends and contribute their own blogs, photos, videos and connect with other fans in their towns by various search functionality.

Cook describes the site as a place where he and his fans can communicate with each other. Cook will be hugely involved in all interactive aspects of the site. He personally welcomes fans to his site via video blog and fans can communicate with David by sending him email to David@DavidCookOfficial.com, Cook’s personal mailbox. Those that sign up to his newsletter will be the first to be notified of the title of his first single in the coming weeks. Additionally, Cook will regularly message his fans so they are the first to know breaking news and album updates.