Chris Daughtry News

Chris Daughtry misquoted by Rolling Stones on Idol

Apparently Chris Daughtry was misquoted by Rolling Stone on what he said about American Idol in their recent interview.

After the media began bashing Daughtry, the producer for Idol told Rolling Stone that Daughtry had called to apologize and said that he was “misquoted or taken out of context.”

Rolling Stone later, added the interview transcript and audio from their phone conversation.

Click Here to view the interview transcript and audio from the phone conversation between Daughtry and Rolling Stone.

Meanwhile, Daughtry posted the following on his official blog to clear things up.

“I’m, I’m, I’m, I’m…..Just being honest!

It’s so sad that when you’re asked something and you answer honestly….you’re made out to be the bad guy. Yes, I’m referring to the Rolling Stone post. The funny thing is, if you heard the whole conversation you would’ve heard all the good things I said about the show as well. Like for instance: How it’s an amazing platform to launch a career…..”If you take it seriously!!!!” Let’s not forget I was a struggling artist for 11 years that never got any respect or notoriety so know that I’m eternally grateful for the opportunity that Idol gave me. And that’s where my comments came from. It all started when the interviewer (who was great by the way) asked me where the “Idol stigma everyone talks about” comes from. Ya know….the reason people never take anyone from the show serious in the real world and why people say “oh they came from AI, they’re not real artists.” So, I answered that I don’t feel that enough “artists” try out for the show because of how many people they focus on that are obviously there for comedic and entertainment value. And when you focus enough on people that aren’t serious about it then it’s hard for the audience to take you as an artist serious. And it’s also hard as a potential contestant to think it’s a good way to get seen because you’re afraid of being made a joke of. I also said I think it’s AWESOME that they are letting the contestants play their own instruments and that I feel that will show something in the contestants that people (the audience) never get to see….but that wasn’t printed. My long winded point is this….I was never trying to “DISS” the show or “BITE THE HAND THAT FED ME” so to speak. I was simply giving my input on what I think would spice the show up a bit.
Sorry for being honest. God bless!-Chris”

Shame on Rolling Stone!

| Stumble it! | Share This Post

Celebrities involved: Chris Daughtry 

3 Comments »

Chris Daughtry: American Idol in State of Decline

Chris Daughtry who recently dominated at the American Music Awards says that the Idol franchise is starting to lose it. Daughtry came in fourth in the 2006 season of American Idol but went on to sell 3.6 million copies of his debut record.

Chris bashed the Idol in his recent interview with Rolling Stone.

“I feel like it’s definitely lacking some credibility at this point,” says Daughtry. “It’s in a state of decline and if they don’t do something about it, it’s probably not gonna last too much longer. I’m sure that’ll be used against me, but that’s the truth, you know?”

Three top Idols Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee have recently lost their record contracts due to poor sales.

“People get tired of seeing people that suck,” he says. “It’s funny at first, but come on. They spend three weeks on people that can’t sing, and that’s what they’re banking it on. [They should] find some people that you can really invest in.”

| Stumble it! | Share This Post

Celebrities involved: Chris Daughtry 

3 Comments »

American Idols Won Big At American Music Awards

Both the former American Idols contestant, Chris Daughtry and Carrie Underwood both won big at American Music Awards (AMA) on Sunday. Each of them brought home 3 awards. Daughtry claimed themselves, Breakthrough Artist, Adult Contemporary Artist and Best Pop/Rock Album.

Carrie Underwood claimed Country Female Artist, Favorite Artist and Country Album honors. It is an amazing achievement for Underwood as she did won big at the recent CMA Awards.

Grats to Daughtry and Carrie Underwood!

You don’t have to win the American Idol to win big at AMA!

Click here for complete list of American Music Awards 2007 Winners.

[Photo: ABC]

| Stumble it! | Share This Post

Celebrities involved: Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry 

No Comments »