You could say we are "American Idol enthusiasts" here at PopAwesome, so we get very excited when past contestants come out with new music.  One of our old favorites, Danny Gokey, has debuted a single called "It's Only" but unfortunately it's only...OK.  The song does suit his voice though, and it's quite touching. The country track was written by two of the guys in Lady

It seems like forever and a day ago that American Idol alum Kris Allen unveiled his single, "Live Like We're Dying" and nearly two months later he's premiered the video for the Rent-tastic track. Allen's album comes out on November 17th -- just in time for the buying frenzy known as the Christmas season (we're totally on to you!) Check out the video below and then

Adam Lambert's debut album, For Your Entertainment, is being released on November 23. The 30-second previews to all 14 tracks are out today (track listing below). You can hear all of the "songs" below. The only positive note here is that he's no long massacring Johnny Cash. ____________________________________ Other Awesome Stories: Rihanna to Break Silence on Beating

The lovey Katharine McPhee (from American Idol) took the time to answer our PopAwesome Questionnaire.  Check out her responses below to find out her favorite karaoke song, movie and item of clothing in her closet!  Katharine's single "Had It All" is available on iTunes now, and her sophomore album Unbroken is due out in January. WHAT IS THE MOST AWESOME... Song you’ve ever written? Each song is

American Idol fever!  Jason Castro has premiered the video for his single “Let’s Just Fall In Love Again.”  The song has a Jason Mraz vibe, and the video is SUPER cheesy.  We'll always have a special place in our hearts for the soft spoken hippie! Let's Just Fall In Love Again @ Yahoo! Video

David Archuleta is hitting the road for a Christmas tour in support of his new album Christmas From The Heart, and he posted an adorable video message announcing the news.  Is it us or does he always seem out of breath?

A.Idol's Katharine McPhee is  preparing to release her second album - UNBROKEN - on Verve Records, home to some of the most renowned vocalists of all time, including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday and more recently, Diana Krall.  Bruce Resnikoff, Verve Music Group's President and CEO, described Katharine as ”one of the most gifted vocalists of her generation." Katharine traveled between Los Angeles, Nashville and Boston

Remember the fiery Allison Iraheta from American Idol?  The 17-year-old rocker has just debuted her first single “Friday I’ll Be Over U,” and it sounds so much like Kelly Clarkson!  Not surprising since it was written by the amazing Max Martin.  Listen to the track here, and check out an interview with Allison too!