He won season nine of American Idol , but Lee DeWyze has lost out on a record deal. According to The Hollywood Reporter , RCA Records CEO Peter Edge has confirmed that DeWyze is no longer a member of that label, making him the latest Idol champion to have trouble finding post-show success. Lee’s debut album, 2010’s “Live It Up,” sold just over 168,000 copies. Lee DeWyze Performs on American Idol “The best Idol results come from doing great A&R,” Edge said. “The TV platform provides amazing coverage, but if you don’t have the right songs, it doesn’t really mean a whole hell of a lot, because we’ve seen American Idol winners come and go in a heartbeat.” Those still on the label include Kris Allen, David Cook, Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
Continue reading here:
Lee DeWyze Dropped from Record Label
