Stevie Nicks

I still remember the first time I heard Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide." Even though it was almost three decades after the song was initially released, I fell in love with singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks. I am not alone, as the gravel-voiced songstress continues to influence contemporary musicians like Taylor Swift and Florence Welch. After leaving Fleetwood Mac in 1981, Nicks struck out on her own as solo artist, recording songs such as "Edge of Seventeen," and "Stand Back." Although I was first...Read Full Story

Stevie Nicks joined American Idol last night as the final 9 contestants sang their hearts out and got a little mentoring in from some of their own musical idols. It was a night of standing ovations, as host Ryan Seacrest counted five. But as talented as the remaining Idol hopefuls are, millions of eyes were on musical legend Stevie Nicks, who was on hand as a guest mentor. Nicks loved what she saw -- especially from Philip Philips (yes, that's his real name). She was so moved by his...Read Full Story

Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player. Is it too soon to pick who's going to win it all on American Idol this season? Randy Jackson, Mr. "In It to Win It," certainly doesn't think so, as he named none other than the first singer out of the gate tonight, Colton Dixon, as a "contender for the title." No pressure, young Colton. In the meantime, the 20-year-old and his fellow eight hopefuls took on tunes by their own...Read Full Story

American Idol Top 9 Something took  hold of the American Idol stage  last night.  It seemed that all the American Idol contestants brought on their top game last night.  I mean I was genuinely moved by the performances.  I still love my favorites  Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips.   However, I  am also a growing fan of  Colton Dixon , Elise Testone and Deandre Brackensick. It was amazing night that for me turned Season 11 around and now has fully brought the Idol magic back.  It must be...Read Full Story

American Idol Top 9 Something took  hold of the American Idol stage  last night.  It seemed that all the American Idol contestants brought on their top game last night.  I mean I was genuinely moved by the performances.  I still love my favorites  Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips.   However, I  am also a growing fan of  Colton Dixon , Elise Testone and Deandre Brackensick. It was amazing night that for me turned Season 11 around and now has fully brought the Idol magic back.  It must be...Read Full Story