I wanted to stop by and send you the news release that will be going out in the next 24 hours. It's an exciting time for Jon. To everybody who has worked hard on getting the word out about his music deserves a heartfelt thank you and a well-deserved pat on the back.
Thanks to all from Jon. More to come!
Judy
FAVORITE AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST, JON PETER LEWIS, TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 (LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA) - Jon Peter Lewis, also known as ‘JPL’ by his enthusiastic fans, will release his eagerly anticipated debut album on November 7th, 2006. The long awaited record, “Stories From Hollywood,” has been in the works for over a year and features all original songs.
From the moment Jon stepped out onto the American Idol stage he was anything but typical. His unconventional performance of “A Little Less Conversation” captured the hearts of millions and easily ushered him in as a top ten finalist.
Following Jon’s successful run on Idol, he continued down an unconventional path by turning away offers from producers who wanted to create an image he wasn't comfortable with. Instead, Jon decided to step aside and take the time to develop his own music and unique style.
"Looking back, it would have been a lot easier to jump into one of the offers handed to me, but it would have been a mistake to try and be somebody I wasn’t. My heart just wasn’t into being a ballad singer or creating a teenybopper image. I’ve always felt more comfortable with a rock edge to my music and I wanted to develop that sound. It's been a long and challenging road over the last two years, but well worth the wait.”
The mix of rock and soulful pop on the album is proving to be the perfect style for Jon’s superb vocal range. Elton John has praised JPL for his exceptional voice, admiring his “great pitch and phrasing.”
Jon continues to be a frequent guest of radio and television, most recently embarking on a radio tour across the country. Jon, who also plays the guitar, is currently performing with his band and making final plans for a nationwide tour.
CONGRATS JON!! We are so proud of you! And so can't wait to get my hands on that CD!
THank you Judy for stopping in to tell us that!!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Favorite quote from 2007: Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
Hooray!!!!!!!!! Yipppeeeeee!!!!!!!!! I just gave a whoop and I am now grinning from ear to ear. November 7. Wow, oh wow. This is very exciting. Such a perfect date to choose for the release, Nov 7--Jon's birthday and the anniversary of opening of the site. It is such a poetic and artistic date to choose! LOL Y'all knew I would say that, but it is still true. "Stories From Hollywood." Excellent and fitting title.
Thank you Judy for coming here to make the big announcement. Thanks also for everything you have done for Jon and us too. You have helped him come this far, and we appreciate your hard work and concern for all of his fans.
I love this quote from Jon: "It would have been a mistake to try and be somebody I wasn’t." Also, "It's been a long and challenging road over the last two years, but well worth the wait.” I think authenticity in music or art is extremely important. Therefore, I am exceedingly happy Jon has constructed his own musical path, that he took the road less traveled. Go Jon!
**************************** A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, of peace on earth, good will to men.
D'oh! Thanks Arts.... I KNEW that date seemed significant!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Favorite quote from 2007: Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Favorite quote from 2007: Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
Jon Peter Lewis, also known as ‘JPL’ by his enthusiastic fans, will release his eagerly anticipated debut album on November 7th, 2006. The long awaited record, “Stories From Hollywood,” has been in the works for over a year and features all original songs.
Sometimes I swear I'm Psychic! But I swear I had no idea Jon was actually going to release his album on his birthday... It was just a really really good guess!!!!!!!!!!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Favorite quote from 2007: Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jons awesome! I'll be at Walmart on November 7th 12:00 AM. If one minutes goes by and they dont bring out the CDs... there WILL be problems.
Thanks Judy!!!!
/\__/\ (>' '< ) (,,)(,,) Bob for world domination!
So what kind of release is this? Meaning, will it be found in WalMart and FYE? or is this an internet purchase release? I hope it's out in stores so I can put my hands on it and see Jon's name with all the other "L" artists.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Favorite quote from 2007: Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
Originally posted by sheepgirl: YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jons awesome! I'll be at Walmart on November 7th 12:00 AM. If one minutes goes by and they dont bring out the CDs... there WILL be problems.
Thanks Judy!!!!
Sara.... They release things at 12:01 am Just so that they are sure they won't get any fines...
So who in the heck goes to Walmart at midnight? (besides me..hehe )
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This is great news! November 7th will be a very exciting day for Jon and all of us. Thanks so much Judy for the information. And the title is perfect!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.. It's about learning to dance in the rain."
Originally posted by Paula: So who in the heck goes to Walmart at midnight? (besides me..hehe )
Not me! I try to get out of there LONG before Midnight... but I can check a week before the 7th to see if we are going to get his album.... I can't post about it though
Originally posted by sheepgirl: YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jons awesome! I'll be at Walmart on November 7th 12:00 AM. If one minutes goes by and they dont bring out the CDs... there WILL be problems.
Thanks Judy!!!!
Sara.... They release things at 12:01 am Just so that they are sure they won't get any fines...
Fine Jolie...BE that way! I'll wait till 12:02 does that work better for you?
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Not me! I try to get out of there LONG before Midnight... but I can check a week before the 7th to see if we are going to get his album.... I can't post about it though
Psssst! What if you tell us in white?
/\__/\ (>' '< ) (,,)(,,) Bob for world domination!
I just gave a whoop and I am now grinning from ear to ear. November 7. Wow, oh wow. This is very exciting. Such a perfect date to choose for the release, Nov 7--Jon's birthday and the anniversary of opening of the site. It is such a poetic and artistic date to choose! LOL Y'all knew I would say that, but it is still true. "Stories From Hollywood." Excellent and fitting title. 
Jons awesome! 
I can't post about it though 
