Dammn Baby
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Post by Dammn Baby on Nov 8, 2010 20:36:46 GMT -5
3,000 lol. Really though, I'd say 100,000ish Don't know how Lee can get 100k if Kris opened with 80k - and there's even less hype for Lee than there was for Kris. I'll give him 50-60k. And until they find someone compelling, the Idol winners' sales are going to continue their declining trend.
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Post by Hook on Nov 8, 2010 22:11:17 GMT -5
I'm thinking 30k-40k for Lee. His single is getting virtually no airplay, and is #448 on iTunes! The only reason he'll even hit this range is because of AI. I would hope he would be able to hit that, at least.
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Post by hazuki on Nov 9, 2010 19:45:19 GMT -5
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Post by circadian on Nov 9, 2010 19:54:18 GMT -5
The album sounds really good actually, I'm impressed... Beautiful Like You sounds like a Hot AC SMASH... I hope they are smart and focus on the Hot AC audience, he can have his niche there and stablish himself, unlike Kris Allen, who got screwed because of the stupid and lazy management in the singles department
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Post by hazuki on Nov 9, 2010 20:54:35 GMT -5
I think thats what they are doing. The way the single has only been released to Hot AC, tells me that their doing that way.
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Post by Black Jesus on Nov 10, 2010 15:15:17 GMT -5
I'm thinking 30k-40k for Lee. His single is getting virtually no airplay, and is #448 on iTunes! The only reason he'll even hit this range is because of AI. I would hope he would be able to hit that, at least. I agree. I think 30-40k is a reasonable range for his debut.
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Post by brb on Nov 10, 2010 15:20:05 GMT -5
I'm thinking 30k-40k for Lee. His single is getting virtually no airplay, and is #448 on iTunes! The only reason he'll even hit this range is because of AI. I would hope he would be able to hit that, at least. I agree. I think 30-40k is a reasonable range for his debut. I think it will be closer to 30K than to 40K. There's not much interest in him imo.
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Hook
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Post by Hook on Nov 10, 2010 15:38:43 GMT -5
Do you guys know if he has any promotion scheduled next week? Any talk shows?
I listened to some of his album clips and I wasn't really impressed.
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Post by hazuki on Nov 10, 2010 15:56:04 GMT -5
Quite a good amount of talk shows next week. The music video of Sweet Serendipity premires on Vevo Nov 16th. But, an idol blog said sometime this week...so maybe, Friday.
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Post by Hook on Nov 12, 2010 11:16:54 GMT -5
The album has leaked!
I'm not overly impressed. :( The best song for me is by far "Me and My Jealousy." I could see this being a big Hot AC hit. "Dear Isabelle" is pretty good too.
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Post by hazuki on Nov 12, 2010 16:34:55 GMT -5
I thought it was a pretty decent enough of an idol winnner debut album. I really like Me and My Jealously, Beautiful Like You, A Song A Bout Love, and Dear Iseabelle.
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Post by realityBITES on Nov 12, 2010 18:44:51 GMT -5
I'm listening to it now. I do wish there were a few more uptempo songs, but I like it. His recording voice is great.
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Post by hazuki on Nov 13, 2010 2:07:22 GMT -5
They'd be stupid NOT to release Me and My Jealously for 2nd single. That could be his "Home" ala Daughtry.
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Post by Hook on Nov 13, 2010 11:43:32 GMT -5
^ Agreed. I wish the rest of the album were as good as that song. Some of it has grown on me, but most of it is still only alright.
Sweet Serendipity is actually one of the best tracks too. I definitely see why they switched out Live It Up for SS for the first single.
4 really good songs: Me and My Jealousy, Dear Isabelle, A Song About Love, Sweet Serendipity
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Post by areyoureadytojump on Nov 16, 2010 20:03:25 GMT -5
Out today!
Target - not in the circular Best Buy $7.99
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Post by circadian on Nov 16, 2010 20:19:01 GMT -5
The Sweet Serendipity's video is out... Better than expected actually
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Post by Living Legend on Nov 16, 2010 22:13:15 GMT -5
"Stay Here" and "Me and My Jealousy" have to be the next 2 singles. I can see those both being huge hits.
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Post by crazychick on Nov 25, 2010 12:50:56 GMT -5
SoundScan numbers are out -- Lee sold just 39K of his album -- lowest total ever by an Idol winner OR by an Idol runner-up.
Yikes
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2010 18:59:20 GMT -5
SoundScan numbers are out -- Lee sold just 39K of his album -- lowest total ever by an Idol winner OR by an Idol runner-up. Yikes I bet you couldn't wait to report that Girlygirl...oh I'm sorry, Crazychick. ;) At least it takes the stigma off your boy, doesn't it?
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Post by crazychick on Nov 26, 2010 3:12:48 GMT -5
SoundScan numbers are out -- Lee sold just 39K of his album -- lowest total ever by an Idol winner OR by an Idol runner-up. Yikes I bet you couldn't wait to report that Girlygirl...oh I'm sorry, Crazychick. ;) At least it takes the stigma off your boy, doesn't it? You might not believe me, but I would like to see Lee do well. I wouldn't root for anyone to fail, because that's just mean. True, I've never been on the "Lee is going to be a star" bandwagon, but I think he will be able to make a decent living as a musician for a long while and wish him well.
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Post by Air Jordin on Nov 26, 2010 13:41:47 GMT -5
Obviously it's a much different sales climate than it was back then but it is still embarrassing that he couldn't outsell Diana DeGarmo or Justin Guarini
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Post by twilight on Nov 26, 2010 19:30:09 GMT -5
I understand the sales climate but these numbers are terrible. Lee's problem is that he's too forgetable. Theres nothing that stands out about him. His promo was very weak, and does he have a hit song out yet ? These numbers should be alot better. It's mainly his labels fault. They did'nt do their job.
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Post by Feelin'.$$$hady on Nov 27, 2010 0:04:50 GMT -5
Not just the label. It's almost impossible to produce a hit song before the album drops, unless they'd have had the single ready like in july, so they could have sent it out in august. He has finished the album like mid-october. They were probably waiting, so they could choose the best song.
Lee has just a minor role in all this. The fate of this album (at least the first month of sales) was already decided when the idol season flopped and nobody cared about it. This has been happening for a while though.
But yeah the number IS really bad. But the same happened last year to Kris. His number looked tragic too next to previous year numbers. When Crystals and Casey's numbers arrive it will cool down a bit.
Lee's biggest thing now is to make at least a moderate hit out of SS and then to have a successful follow up or 2. That's much more important than how many albums he sold in first week. If he proves he can have radio hits, he'll get another chance IMO.
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Post by Streets Ahead on Nov 27, 2010 3:36:41 GMT -5
His first week sales are horrendous (especially for an Idol winner) and the majority of the reviews for LIU have been incredibly negative. I'd say he's gonna be dropped right after the next season of Idol if not sooner.
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Post by Houster on Nov 27, 2010 8:09:21 GMT -5
Opening Week: 38,000.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2010 0:15:17 GMT -5
His first week sales are horrendous (especially for an Idol winner) and the majority of the reviews for LIU have been incredibly negative. I'd say he's gonna be dropped right after the next season of Idol if not sooner. The majority of the reviews were not negative and who gives a shit about reviews anyway? Reviewers bring their own bias to the table. Case in point Michael Slezak.
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Post by desertfloods on Dec 1, 2010 8:58:28 GMT -5
Week 2:
Lee DeWyze “Live It Up” 15K (-62%; lw 38,581 ) Total: 53K
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Post by out of reach on Dec 1, 2010 12:22:21 GMT -5
His first week sales are horrendous (especially for an Idol winner) and the majority of the reviews for LIU have been incredibly negative. I'd say he's gonna be dropped right after the next season of Idol if not sooner. The majority of the reviews were not negative and who gives a s**t about reviews anyway? Reviewers bring their own bias to the table. Case in point Michael Slezak. God, Slezak is the worst, I can't believe he's a major writer for EW. As much as I like Allison, he went way over the top. About Lee, nothing much he can to do. Radio and media are not interested. He needs to forge a career and build a fanbase. He will never be a top star nor will Crystal. Casey James has a chance to be a star in the country scene, he has more charisma and looks.
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Post by George on Apr 2, 2012 15:47:56 GMT -5
DeWyze: I want to work with someone who believes in meArticle updated: 3/7/2012 2:56 PM By Kerry Lester ![](http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/8851/leedewyze.jpg) Last year was one of both struggle and triumph for former “American Idol” winner Lee DeWyze, a native of Mount Prospect. He was dropped by RCA records — a deal he said, that was never a great fit. He's written a new album which was partially inspired by a Nashville trip. And he became engaged to actress Jonna Walsh. Before his return to the suburbs to perform Saturday, March 10, at Viper Alley in Lincolnshire, DeWyze talked candidly about tough times and personal growth over the past year — and what lies in store for 2012. Here is an edited transcript: Q. You've seen a lot of changes in the last few months, including being dropped by RCA Records in October. What does that mean for your music?A. It's actually been great since then. Being able to do music that I want without somebody over my shoulder. I got out of a bad situation at a good time. I'm looking forward to (being signed to) another label and putting out this album that I've worked pretty hard on.
There are great people that work over at RCA. They were good to me, but I just feel that we weren't the right fit for each other.
I'm not bitter. I'm a true believer everything happens for a reason. I'm very positive at this point. I have a good feeling it's going to be OK.
I'm really satisfied with the music I'm making right now.Q. Let's talk about that album you're planning to release later this year. What can we expect?A. It's a mix. You've got your folk rock, pop, and country. While there's definitely a few songs on it that can be singles, I really do want to promote it as a whole.Q. What was special about the process of putting this one together?A. I went to Nashville for a little while and that was cool. When I was out there, the folk rock country things really came out. It has a folky rock feel to it.Q. How has your writing evolved lately?A. I haven't been going to writing sessions saying I've had to write this song or this song. It's just me, It's just Lee. It's just all around.
I've also been able to work with so many great writers. I did a new song with Chris Destefano. Such a good, good vibe and a good feel. I just think that writing music with somebody, it's a personal thing. You're sharing your thoughts and dreams and views.
I take that relationship with other writers seriously. Really at the end of the day that's when the best music's coming out.Q. Who's your mentor these days?A. I wouldn't say there's any artist I look to advice for.
I've kind of been through the wringer from “Idol” til now. I've seen how the record industry works. Beautiful side and the very, very ugly side of it.
I've seen the best in people and the worst in people when it comes to this. My gut instinct (ultimately tells me) what I'm going to do.Q. What do you mean by that “ugly side”?A. I would say things aren't always what they seem ... when it comes to the music industry as a whole. It's a wonderful thing, but there's definitely a lot that goes along with it. There's definitely pressure. You can find out real quickly who's in it because they believe in you, or because they have to. The label that we've been talking to, we're moving forward. We're not there yet.
But at the end of the day I want to work with someone who believes in me.Q. Have you seen your fan base shifting?A. Definitely. I would say it is shifting. It's weird, I've played shows and I've seen 75-year-old women there. The age range is incredible. I've definitely seen more people in my age group lately too.Q. Spill about the planning for your upcoming wedding with fiance Jonna Walsh.A. We're thinking September/October. The process has been fun. I'm a creative person, she's a creative person, so it's not your typical cookie-cutter wedding planning. I know more about decoupaging than I ever have before.Q. Will music be a big part of that day?A. Definitely plan on doing something, I'm not sure what yet.Q. Excited to come home to perform in the suburbs?A. I have been home a little bit — at Thanksgiving for a couple days.
I sang at the Bulls game and I played at the Hard Rock. But yeah, I'm excited for this. It's always great to come back to my fans here.*** Full concert on UStream: www.ustream.tv/recorded/21023382Photos and individual videos: www.leedewyzeofficial.com/node/13257
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Post by George on Aug 2, 2012 12:20:33 GMT -5
American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze WedsBy Jessica Herndon Saturday July 21, 2012 07:30 PM EDT Lee DeWyze exchanged vows with model/actress Jonna Walsh in a vintage-inspired ceremony on Saturday afternoon. "It was really our style of wedding," DeWyze, 26, the 2010 American Idol winner tells PEOPLE exclusively. "Outdoors with chandeliers." And plenty of good music! Walsh walked down the aisle to a song DeWyze penned just for her. "It's called 'Who Would Have Known,'" says DeWyze. "It's a personal song that will be on my next album." Held in Camarillo, Calif., some 100 guests, many who flew in from DeWyze's hometown of Chicago, were in awe of the bride's Lili Bridal strapless vintage-style lace embroidered gown as she walked down the aisle. Joked Walsh, "It was mermaid shaped because I look like a ridiculous cupcake in a ball gown." After meeting in October of 2010 while shooting the video for DeWyze's "Sweet Serendipity," the couple went on their first date to a Lakers/Bulls basketball game. "When he took me home that night I called my mom and told her that I was going to marry him," says Walsh, who is taking her new husband's name. "I could feel it in my heart." "When I realized I could be 100 percent myself around her all of the time I knew I wanted to be with her for the rest of my life," says DeWyze, who popped the question on a private yacht at Disney World. The couple, wearing classic bands from Tiffany's, chose blush colored flowers, from peonies to garden roses, as accents. At the reception guests ate a Skiff's Cakes buttercream five-tier cake while sitting at tables decorated with vintage Coco Cola crates. "We also had vintage movie reels since I'm an actress," adds Walsh, "and sheets of music that were rolled up and put in jars." The newlyweds plan to honeymoon in Bali. "Lee went on his Asian tour, but I've never been there," says Walsh. "We are excited to go see some
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