The Idol Blog

My guess is Michael Johns has probably stopped crying by now...as making it anywhere near the top isn't so bad on Idol. Of course, we all know this, as we saw another example last night when Season 5's Kellie Pickler, who finished #6, cleaned up at the CMT Awards. And, we all know Season 3's Jennifer Hudson, who finished #7, later won an academy award. But, just look at the others who have albums now... Mr. Johns will not be far behind (unless he really loves teaching tennis).

Let's start with Phil Stacey, who has a new album coming out on April 29. Just take a look at the cover.

All I have to say is 1) the album is self titled, and 2) Phil Stacey is the reason I almost quit watching Idol.

Who else? Remember these guys?

Please, someone comment and tell me Carmen's album actually has some redeeming qualities.

Paris? Oh really? She had one amazing performance, when she sang Midnight Train to Georgia in Season 5, and it took her all the way to #5 on the show. (By the way, Chris Daughtry finished #4 that season and that launched him to stardom...so, please, stop crying that he went home too soon.)

Okay, I might actually have to check out Mandisa's album...or the few she has out.

Meanwhile, Amazon.com says Constantine's album is "in stock." You're kidding!? Though, I will say, Constantine is my absolute favorite American Idol...because he is so bad and doesn't know it. You can't help but laugh when you see him. He is pure entertainment. He's even better than William Hung...well, almost.

So, you want more? How about John Stevens, Latoya London, RJ Helton, George Huff, Jasmine Trias... They all have albums.

But, there's only one I'm buying.