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American Idol Songwriting Contest Nixed

In the past there has been an unofficial American Idol songwriting contest going on as the two Idol finalists would sing the winning entries at the end of the competition. Kelly Clarkson sang the hit, "A Moment Like This" for instance as the result of this unofficial songwriting contest.

Then word leaked out and entries came flooding in. Over this past summer, American Idol producer Simon Fuller announced that there now would be an official American Idol Songwriting Competition that would run concurrently with the regular American Idol television show. The producers have just announced, however, that due to the overwhelming current demands of the TV show including the "American Idol Gives Back" charity fundraiser, the songwriting contest has been nixed for now (and that's not Stevie Nicks-ed).

Hopefully, the shunning of new and experienced songwriters will not be a permanent theme for the popular TV series as Idol has helped bring several unknown songs to the forefront such as last season's "Do I Make You Proud" performed by winner Taylor Hicks.

posted by Muse Dog @ 2:26 PM