Former X Factor runner up Andy Abraham has spoken of the ‘uphill struggle’ he faced after finishing second in the show’s 2005 series.
Abraham was dropped by his record label after releasing his second album and though he is still working in the industry, he admits it was hard to succeed once the X Factor fever passed.
Abraham issued a warning to other losers saying: “They’ll realise quickly that the industry doesn’t want them.
Journey South are due to release their second album, Home, at the end of this month. You can read more about it here. But at Unreality TV we are giving you the chance to win a copy of the album before it hits the shelves!
All you need to do it email us here, and tell us the names of the two brothers who make up Journey South….come on!!! It’s an easy one! Read more & comment »
After taking a years break to write with some of the world’s best writers, Journey South are back and preparing to once again ignite the musical airwaves nationwide with the release of their single ‘That’s What I Love About Home’, released on October 15th 2007.
A heart felt ballad which oozes passion, soul and depth – ‘That’s What I Love About Home’, an infectious mixture of melodic harmonies, soothing guitar solos and powerful vocals. A winning combination which will cement the duo firmly back on the music scène.
Journey South have come a long way since being runners-up in ITV’s X Factor show. The down-to-earth brothers saw their debut album ‘Journey South’ enter the charts at No.1 selling a massive 220,000 copies in it’s first WEEK, and going on to sell over half a million copies just in the UK. A 41 date sell-out Headline Tour followed, along with the birth of a new baby for younger brother Carl Pemberton.
It’s now however time for the next phase with the release of their highly anticipated new album ‘Home’ out 30th October. Read more & comment »
This week saw the battle of the X Factor taking centre stage, with the release of the debut albums of both Journey South and Andy Abraham.
Journey South’s self titled album ‘Journey South’, which contains some original songs written by Carl and Andy Pemberton, has pipped the post, and now holds number one spot in the UK album chart.
Andy Abraham and his album ‘The Impossible Dream’ came close behind and holds the number two spot.
X factor winner Shayne Ward will release his self titled debut album in just afew short weeks so it will be interesting to see if he can manage to knock the boys off the top spot!
Almost three months after the last piece of glitter fell beside Shayne Ward on the X Factor live final, the three finalists have gotten around to releasing their albums. Hooray! What were their names again? I’m only joking, sorry Steve!
Shayne Ward, Journey South and Andy Abraham have all released (or are about to release) their debut albums.
Shayne’s riding high on the success of “That’s My Goal“, and so he can afford to take a little longer with his self-titled debut
I’ve heard Journey South
Andy Abraham’s The Impossible Dream
So, although I don’t think the album chart battle will be quite so dramatic as the X Factor final was, I hope the material does the artists justice and that they all get the success they deserve. Still waiting to hear about Maria Lawson though!
Simon Cowell has this week signed The X Factor runner’s up Journey South to his own record label Syco Music.
Carl and Andy Pemberton who make up the band are due to release their first album on the 20th of March, coinciding beautifully with Mothers Day!
Simon said: “Since they first auditioned I knew that they had something special. They will sell a lot of albums.�
Do you think the stage was full of genuine emotion tonight or were the contestants all given lessons in how to cry the most convincing crocodile tears?
I can understand Andys upset when Simon mentioned his mum, but Shayne’s tears looked contrived and I think the poor Shayne wanting to give his mum a better life story is wearing a bit thin.
Every clip and piece of VT tonight was carefully scripted to tug at the heart strings, so much so that I felt slightly manipulated by the end of the show. The question is, will the public vote for the saddest story or the act with the most talent. Watch this space!!
Well here are the songs for the final week!
Shayne Ward: Judy Garland’s ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’, Johnny Mathis’ ‘When A Child Is Born’ and Daniel Bedingfield’s ‘If You’re Not The One’.
Journey South: John Lennon’s ‘Happy Xmas/War Is Over’, The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ and ‘Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me’, which was recorded by George Michael and Elton John.
Andy Abraham: O Holy Night, Mrs Jones and When a Man Loves A Woman
This Saturday brings the long awaited X Factor final. In which each of the three acts get to perform 3 songs each. Some of their song choices have been revealed and are as follows:
Shayne Ward: Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Andy Abraham: O Holy Night and When a Man Loves A Woman
Journey South: Merry Christmas by John Lennon and Don’t Let The Sun by Elton John
