Idol's Chris Daughtry's Record Deal

Posted Jul 10th 2006 1:09PM by TMZ Staff

Chris Daughtry was favored by many through most of this season's "American Idol" to win it all. In fact, when he was eliminated his 'Chrisaholic' fans smelled conspiracy. Like Bo Bice fans from the year before, Daughtry followers were dumbfounded when he left the show. Fans blamed everything from "low turnout" because they all felt he was safe to "phone malfunctions." Message boards and forums lit up with theories. Other fans were less conspiratorial and blamed the show's format, reminding their peers that the show is seeking a "pop" star and not a "rock" star.

Since the show, Chris has been in the news about the next steps of his career. He was offered, then turned down, the lead singer slot in the platinum-selling rock band Fuel who lost singer Brett Scallions to solo projects. While it may have been a good fit, Chris probably did the right thing there. I'm sure Clive Davis agrees.

The venerable industry stalwart has signed Daughtry to a deal on RCA in conjuction with 19 Recordings Unlimited, the label managed by Idol creator Simon Fuller. Daughtry will form a band and sources say he has already begun to work with "A-list collaborators" to write and record material for the record. The hope is to get it out to stores in time for the year end holiday season.

Filed under: Music, American Idol, Sound Bytes

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1. I love Taylor, and his style! But Chris rocked da house!

Posted at 2:33PM on Jul 10th 2006 by JJ

2. Good for him! And this is a sweeter deal than being THE Idol, because he'll be free of them taking a piece of his pie. Rock on, Chris!

Posted at 2:45PM on Jul 10th 2006 by melissa

3. Good for him! And his deal is probably sweeter than being THE Idol, because they won't get a piece of his pie. Rock on, Chris!

Posted at 2:52PM on Jul 10th 2006 by redsoxchick

4. I can't wait for Chris's cd.......he was awesome on the show. Love Taylor, but Chris was awesome also. They were my favorite 2. U rock Chris!!

Posted at 2:55PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Kristian

5. I loved Elliott Yamin and thought he represented what the show was all about - undiscovered and raw talent with class and a heart of gold. I also liked Chris Daughtry. He was the best rocker AI ever had. I'm happy to see him get a contract. Taylor Hicks, who relies too much on showboating and not enough on vocals, is a bit too cheesy for my tastes. If America had picked the winners rather than the producers of Am. Idol, Elliott, Chris and Paris would have been in the Top 3.

Posted at 3:01PM on Jul 10th 2006 by ElliottYamin_Fan

6. LOVE HIM !!!, LOVE HIM !!! LOVE HIM !!! No, this is not Paula, but I love his talent just as much. GOOD LUCK Chris even though you really do not need it.

Posted at 3:21PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Mary

7. chris is good - but he projected an attitude that left me cold. especially when he thought he was of such importance that "he'd been punked" Lets face it, he's one of many and Taylor and Yamin are great at what they do and very few can copy their act. whereas, chris is just another screemn' rocker

Posted at 5:47PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Connie

8. Congratulations to Chris! He was wonderful in the Manchester NH show. It was very clear by the rousing reception that he received every time he took the stage just how much he is loved. I can't wait to buy the first of many cd's to come. Clive Davis knows a winner when he sees one. Way to go! Thsi coming from a 54 yr old grandmother who loves Chris Daughtry!

Posted at 6:04PM on Jul 10th 2006 by Debbie Stewart

9. Um taylor looks old and he looks way stupid doin those stupid dance moves. Chris was the best!!! He has the sound of today that is so popular plus he is good to look at.

Posted at 3:56PM on Jul 12th 2006 by Pearl

10. I love Chris I thought he should have been the real winner was shocked when he was voted off. Can't wait for his CD to come out I will be buying it for sure. I always thought Taylor acted too goofy. I didnt want him to win. I didnt think his voice was all that great I wont buy Taylors CD.

Posted at 10:52PM on Jul 15th 2006 by Linda

11. YES!!!!I'm sooooooooooooo happy Chris got a record deal!He was my favorite since the auditions.I knew he would get a deal b/c he just has too much talent for him not to.As far as I'm concerned,when his cd comes out people will go "Taylor who?"I will be first in line to pick up the cd.CHRIS ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:45PM on Jul 16th 2006 by Tricia S.

12. His voice sounds like something we've heard before. Nothing new. Now Elliot shoud've been the winner.

Posted at 12:35PM on Jul 18th 2006 by tony

13. Chris Daughtry is the real thing. I live in his hometown and saw him when he returned here this summer. He sang a few songs and answered questions from the crowd. The little newspaper we have here called "The Rock Creek Record" has run numerous interviews with Daughtry. According to tax records he has recently purchased property in Guilford County, NC (not in Mcleansville but sharing the same county) worth more than $600,000. Good luck, Chris!

Posted at 9:41PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Stephanie

14. i loved chris..he rocked and he will make a future for his family..i will buy every c.d. he records..i promise that..chris keep your head up..!!!..u are good looking also...taylor hicks was not that good..and catherine mcphee..was not either..rock on chris!!

Posted at 12:42AM on Aug 8th 2006 by ria

15. I LOVE CHRIS!!! I cant wait until his cd comes out! I will go see him on tour with his band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE CHRIS. lol I LOVE CHRIS

Posted at 12:21PM on Aug 22nd 2006 by ac

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