American Idol 2008 Picks

Back on March 17th, on my Business Blog, I posted the following post:

http://www.dicksnantonagency.com/blog/the-idol-factor.php

When there were 10 left, I made my top 5 picks for American Idol.

Interestingly enough I got the top 2 right and Brooke White did make the top 5. 3 out of 5 isn't bad odds for the music biz!

I think David Archuletta will win, however, when he puts out his first record, if he tries to go too pop I believe he will be eaten alive. I believe he will do best in the A/C market with Josh Groban and Michael Buble. We'll have to wait and see.

I do feel that David Cook will sell way more records, and that he's a more mainstream artist, but I don't think he can overcome the 12 year old girls who are in love with David Archuletta that will hang out for hours and text into the show. Tune in next week and we'll see.

Nick Nanton, Esq. with Conrad Dimanche

Nick Nanton, Esq. with Conrad Dimanche, originally uploaded by ndnproductions.

I met Conrade Dimanche last year for the first time at the 4th Quarter Entertainment Music Industry Seminar. You may recognize him from MTVs hit show Making of the Band. Conrad is Senior Director of A&R at Bad Boy Records. I have a lot of respect for Conrad, he's a hard worker and for all the hype that his boss (Sean Combs, a.k.a. P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, Diddy, Sean Jean, etc.) creates, Conrad understands that hard work and No B.S. is at the core of creating great music and great artists.

It was great reconnecting with him this year and speaking on panels with some other great industry folks. If you missed it, shame on you. Check it out next year.

Tim McGraw PreShow Party

Tim McGraw PreShow Party, originally uploaded by ndnproductions.

Up close and personal with Tim McGraw at the pre-show party to kick off his first show on the 2008 Live Your Voice Tour. It was great to see Tim again and the show was great!

Be on the lookout for Tim's new singles. You won't be disappointed.