Expect an American Idol retail blitz this fall as season 7’s David Cook, David Archuleta, and Kristy Lee Cook all plan to release their debut albums. Adding to the pileup, Kelly Clarkson is also hoping her fourth effort, which she’s been working on in various locales, including Australia, will see a pre-Christmas bow. But one Idol alumnus currently in the studio is opting for a slower course. “I don’t want to put out anything that is second rate or be accused of going through a
sophomore slump,” Chris Daughtry told EW.com at the Hollywood premiere of Hancock. “So we’re
taking our time on it.”
What can fans expect from the followup to his four-times-platinum debut, Daughtry? “It’s going to be a big huge rock album,” he says. “We are working with the same
producer — Howard Benson [All American Rejects, My Chemical Romance] — same band and some of the same writers so it
feels very comfortable this time around.” The band is looking at a 2009 release, Spring at the earliest, which means several more extended stays in Los Angeles, but Daughtry insists he doesn’t make a habit of red carpets: “I only come out here to get my work done, [though] it is fun to go out at night to things like premieres with my wife. But we still live in North Carolina, which helps keep it real.” (Additional reporting by Carrie Bell)
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I feel that each rocker from Idol just got better and better. Bo Bice, then Daughtry, now David Cook.
Can’t wait to hear what Cook and Daughtry release. It will make for an interesting fall and spring.
I can’t wait for Cookie and Kelly’s new albums. Hopefully hers will be out by October or November. From what I hear it is supposed to be great. Also can’t wait for Daughtry’s.
Awesome! Glad to hear that they’re taking their time. Can’t wait to hear Daughtry’s next hit album!
I’m excited for Kelly’s album as well.
I can’t wait for Daughtry’s new CD, he is my favorite American Idol. Now if only Jason Castro would put out a CD……my life would be complete!!!!!
Chris Daughtry is the best that American Idol has ever seen. Can’t wait for the new album !
Right On! Chris. It will be a bonanza of rock and roll when David Cook and you drop your CDs.
Kathy Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:11 AM EST
I can’t wait for Daughtry’s new CD, he is my favorite American Idol. Now if only Jason Castro would put out a CD……my life would be complete!!!!!
I couldn’t agree more!!
Which same band is he referring to. I thought he recorded the album with studio musicians, not the guys that travel with him now. Either wya, go Chris!
Love Daughtrey, Kelly Clarkson and hopefully David Cook puts out as brilliant an album as “Analog Heart”.
Another boring fake rock album. Sorry, Daughtry is NOT true rock. Sounds just like every other wanna be on the radio these days.
It’s going to be hard waiting, but good things come to those who wait! Chris is a down-to-earth, humble person who also happens to be hugely talented. Go Daughtry!
Who cares if its fake this or fake that. If it sounds good, it sounds good which is entirely subjective. I’m not a huge fan, because after a few songs it just sounds like a lot of screaming but I’m okay with him continuing to make records.
Chris the best AI rock . Cook is good tooo, but just feel like cook is another version of chris but worse. sorry cook.
As much as I’d like another CD now, they are making the right decision in taking them time. I’ll be looking forward to it.
Can’t wait for Daughtry’s new album…
I’m still hearing Daughtry every day on the radio, and playing the CD in my car, so I don’t know what I’m going to do with another Daughtry CD. Oh yeah, I can rotate them. OK, bring it!
I will be looking foward to Chris Daughtry’s new cd. I bet it will sound wonderful.
I see the Bice-Daughtry-Cook ratings more as an inverted bell curve.
So, if Daughtry is using “the same producer, the SAME BAND, and some of the same writers” as his first CD, does that mean his current band will not be involved?
it will be interesting to know which will sell more, cRis’ or Cook’s?
I’m so glad Daughtry’s taking his time. He’s doing the right thing, it never makes any sense RUSHING to make an CD. If you want “True Perfection” it takes time!! No doubt it will be as awesome as his first.I can go through that WHOLE CD without skipping over a song, and that’s what I’m expecting from his new one,and I’m sure he won’t disappoint me,or his many fans. Thanks Chris for staying “REAL”! oh and btw. I’m psyched about DC’s new CD..can’t wait!!!!
So happy that the guys are taking their time! Yes the band members are very involved helping with the album just to let everyone know! I am ont the DAUGHTRY site and am a big time forever fan of DAUGHTRY! If you see them perform live I can guarantee you will be hoooked! To all the naysayers of DAUGHTRY Chris has a fantastic voice and it is even better in person! Yes Chris by far has a better voice than Cook sorry David but Chris is always going to be my FAVE!!Anyway there is no way this is going to be a BORING rock album! Give them a chance get to a concert! I went as well as many Bon Jovi fans who are now hooked by the way!!! Love you DAUGHRTY keep on rockin and keep on keepin it real and down to earth Chris that is what we LOVE about all the guys of DAUGHTRY! JP, Josh, Joey, Bryan and CHRIS!!!! MWAUH
From Spain,
Grate, we’ll weating the new songs !!
I can’t wait. The man is a genious. I love his entire CD and I know his second will be a great success too. Rock on Chris.
Yay! I’ll be looking forward to getting his CD next year. As for this year…I can’t wait to get Cook’s CD. I’m excited to see what he does. I didn’t know Kelly Clarkson was coming out with another album later this year, but that’ll be another CD I’ll be looking forward too. Thanks for the update.
Can’t wait for David Cook’s album. With all the talented contestants this year, they’re giving an album to Kristie Lee??! What about Jason Castro/Carly Smithson/Michael Johns?
Looking forward to Daughtry’s and Kellly’s new releases.
I love Daughtry and can’t wait for the new CD.I miss seeing his videos on tv.We had a year and a half of CHRIS BLISS.I love looking at his gorgeous face,so hurry guys and give us more videos.
Chris and Kelly are my favorites.They are both very talented.Kellys song BECAUSE OF YOU was not only a hit on the pop charts but country as well.I am looking forward to both their CDs.