(photo credit: Angela Pierce - from Brooke's Myspace)Life, Life, Life.. you know the drill.. well, I can apologize for not blogging this last week or so, but that gets old since the last few months have been so busy that I haven't been able to get on and blog as much as I would like. (I'm still asking forgiveness anyway -- life just gets in the way sometimes, so sorry)
So since we are getting to the end of this season's American Idol, I thought I would post about one of last year's other alumni, Brooke White.
Where is Brooke White now you ask? (well, even if you didn't, I'm going to tell you--so keep reading!)
Brooke has been working hard writing, recording, and wearing all different hats including chief cook and bottle washer (that means she does it all!) She is working on every aspect of her upcoming release including the artwork for the cover!
Brooke has just shared that her new CD will drop over the summer.
Not only is Brooke beautiful, but she has a sweet and tender heart. She is compassionate and genuine. (If you haven't noticed by now, that is the kind of person I prefer -- a REAL PERSON -- not a phoney or someone that thinks they are better than everyone else. I do a little "heart-throscopy")
Brooke is multi-talented and her voice is mellow and memorable. One of her inspirations is Carole King .. who is someone I have always enjoyed and whose songs were a big part of my youth.
I am sharing the info, but to make it easier, I am posting Brooke's blog for you to be in the know.
You can also visit Brooke on her Myspace or follow her on Twitter.
NOTE TO BROOKE: Congratulations on all the good news. You are a smart cookie! Wishing you success!
God bless!
Below is a note from Brooke herself and a press release:
Hello Friends... I've been anxiously waiting for the chance to tell you guys and gals all the developments of this record and such as I was waiting for everything to become official... So there is a little bit of bad news and a lot of good news. Well not really bad news, but maybe a bit disappointing for a sec... High Hopes and Heartbreak was originally set to release June 2nd, my b-day.... and as you know I have been working tirelessly around the clock to see that happen as my heart was dead set on that, however I can tell you right now that making a record is a huge endeavor with a checklist as long as my blogs... and I wanted to be involved on every level of making this record, including a very time consuming art project that I have been carefully crafting with my own two hands. Long story short, I didn't make the deadline in order for it to hit the shelves by June 2... why? because my heart is so wrapped up in this process and I'm a perfectionist... so if that means taking another month or so to get it right, then so be it. So please forgive me for the wait, it will be an out on
JULY 21, 2009!!!!! So hold tight, and wait a few more days... and then some:)
So below is the official press release that I just received from my publicist. As it is released through several circuits you will hear bits and pieces with maybe different interpretations, and I wanted to give it to you in it's entirety with the whole scoop. Another very exciting piece of information, due to my desire to have the freedom to make the record I envisioned, I started my own label, JUNE BABY RECORDS partnered with FONTANA distribution, and it became official last Wednesday, I was dying to tell you all but had to wait for the ink to dry! I've got such a great team of people that are behind this record and I'm so excited about it...
There is so much more to say, but honestly I have to get back to work on the final touches of that art project I was telling you about. I have been here, there and everywhere, and I think I've run myself ragged, but that is what it takes, hard work, it is all so worth it , this record is such a reward for me, I am grateful and I can't wait to share it with you. Thank you for being incredible fans to me, and for your patience... OH and there will be a new single on the way, VERY SOON... stay tuned!!!! Lots of love...On my way to San Jose!!
“AMERICAN IDOL” TOP FIVE FINALIST BROOKE WHITE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM HIGH HOPES & HEARTBREAK JULY 21
Los Angeles, CA () – As a top five finalist on last season’s “American Idol,” Brooke White won the hearts of fans around the world with performances that were passionate, vibrant and strikingly beautiful. She returns July 21st with High Hopes & Heartbreak, a rapturously tuneful album that sees Brooke channeling a few idols of her own—Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and Elton John. The result is a stunning collection of songs brimming with warm, indelible melodies and hooks that stick after a single listen.
High Hopes & Heartbreak was produced by Dave Cobb (Shooter Jennings, Chris Cornell, Jamey Johnson) and executive produced by “Idol” judge/veteran producer/session player Randy Jackson. It’s worth noting that this is Jackson’s first project with a member of the “Idol” alumni. He’s also co-managing White with Carl Stubner, head of Sanctuary Artist Management.
"I wanted to work with Brooke from the moment I met her,” says Jackson. “When she sang, I instantly heard the legendary greats that inspired her: Carole King, Carly Simon, Joni Mitchell. She truly is an artist for all ages. And this album is a great collection of songs from a great new artist who was birthed on the stage of ‘American Idol.’ I’m so happy to be working with an amazingly talented artist at the beginning of her career."
The album will be released through June Baby Records, a brand-new indie label formed by White, Jackson and Stubner.
"If there was one valuable lesson that I learned from my ‘Idol’ experience, it would be to remain true to myself, even if that means going down the road less traveled and taking a few risks," says the singer-songwriter. "I’ve been hands-on with all aspects of this record, so I decided to form my own label and release it myself, too. Once the decision was made, it felt pretty liberating.”
White, who co-wrote the entire record, took the same approach with the album, crafting songs free of genre restrictions. “The goal was to create a very free-flowing, adventurous type of record,” she says. “I wanted it to have the feel of a classic, timeless album.”
A native of Phoenix, Arizona, White began singing at age 15. She turned heads during last season’s “Idol” by delivering breathtaking renditions of songs by the Beatles (“Let It Be”), Dolly Parton (“Jolene”) and Neil Diamond (“I Am I Said”). After she sang Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” Simon proclaimed White to be her favorite “Idol” vocalist. Following her appearance on the show, White appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and performed on “Live with Regis and Kelly” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” among others.
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