FG Breaking Music: Final Episode 246

Gareth Asher won Track of the Week for the 1st time last week with "Crave"! Can he do it again this week against 5 more acts?! ~ This past Monday started a battle, 15 artists competing for 5 spots in this week's final. Listen NOW and find out which song is hailed the 246 Track of the Week!

ALSO in the Cowell Factor – hot behind-the-scenes X Factor gossip!


PLUS! Artist Fame Games Regular rotational airplay went to the Track of the Month Winner - "Faint Sounds" by The Sanderson Pitch!

2-time Track of the Week Winner: Gareth Asher from Atlanta, GA with "Crave"

THE CONTENDERS

• LOGAN from GLASGOW, SCOTLAND with “Out Of Mind”– Rock H
• THE INFLUENCE from VIRGINIA BEACH, NC with “Old Bones” – Rock G
• LAUREN MAZUR from NASHVILLE, TN with “If It Kills Me” – Power Pop
• THEORY OF FLIGHT from LAS VEGAS, NV with “Spinning”– Adult Contemporary
• A’TRIS from BOSTON, MA with “Chasing Rabbits” – Rock A

THE RESULTS!
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Congratulations to all the artists who made the finals this week! Wishing you all, more and more success!!

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Semifinal 246: Friday PM

Quirky indie band Jelly's Last Jam is the last to compete for a spot in Saturday's final, they'll face off with the winner from the early edition! LISTEN NOW and find out who gets that last spot in the Final!

In the Friday AM show, Clint Crisher went against A'tris. That winner is now challenging Jelly's Last Jam from Preston/Manchester, UK, with "Checkmate." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Friday's Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the second act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!


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Semifinal 246: Friday AM

It's a face-off of supercontenders today! First you'll hear Clint Crisher and A'tris but only one will move forward and challenge Jelly's Last Jam later today! Listen NOW! And find out who's that much closer to Saturday's final!

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In the Friday AM, it's a battle of the SuperContenders: from Hollywood, CA, Clint Crisher with "Destiny." facing off with Boston, MA band A'tris and their song "Chasing Rabbits." You got them this far, but today the Fame Games panel will vote and the majority will go through to the PM show!

Check out this AM edition and find out who goes through to the PM show to compete against Jelly's Last Jam! The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games final!!

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Semifinal 246: Thursday AM

It's a battle of the sexes on today's Fame Games: we have Tamalaneh and Bryan Eich but only one can go through later today and challenge Theory of Flight! Who will come out on top? Listen and find out!
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The 2 acts battling to win your vote and approval from the FG panel in the Thursday AM are Lansing, MI artist Tamalaneh with "I Know You're Gonna Like This" and from Long Island, NY, Brian Eich with "Shakin' Up The Love." Your votes and reviews got them this far, now it's down to the Fame Games panel.

Check out this AM show and find out who goes through to the PM show to compete against Theory of Flight! The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and advance to Saturday's Fame Games Final!!

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Semifinal 246: Wednesday PM

Can Lauren Mazur make it two weeks in a row that she makes the final? But she has a tough job first by taking on the winner from today's earlier show! Listen NOW find a new favorite tune!!

In the Wednesday AM show, A Dull Science went against Michael Estok. That winner is now challenging Lauren Mazur from Nashville, TN with "If It Kills Me." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Wednesday's Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the second act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!

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Semifinal 246: Wednesday AM

High energy rock from A Dull Science is up against new comer with a mysterious sound, Michael Estok! Listen now and find out which act will move on to the later show today and compete against Lauren Mazur!!
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These are the 2 acts battling to win your vote and approval from the FG panel on the Wednesday AM show: from Santee, CA, All Dull Science with "Sweet Insanity." and from Nashville, TN, Michael Estok with "Burnin' Bridges." The decision remains in the hands of the Fame Games panel! The majority vote goes on to the PM edition.

Check out this AM show and find out who goes through to the PM show to compete against, Lauren Mazur. The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games final!!


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Semifinal 246: Tuesday PM

The Influence are back with a new song and their aim is Saturday's final but first they have to take on the winner from today's earlier show! Listen NOW and pick you favorite!

In the Tuesday AM edition we heard Spy Nation going head to head with, Full Turnout. That winner is now challenging The Influence from Virginia Beach, NC with "Old Bones." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Tuesday's Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the second act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!

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Semifinal 246: Tuesday AM

Today's battle are two Canadian artists! Spy Nation and Full Turnout are aiming for a place in Saturday's final! Listen NOW! The winner will challenge The Influence later today!

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In the Tuesday AM, it's Montreal, Canada's, Spy Nation with"Let Me Be" going against Rockwood, Canadian band, Full Turnout with "Just Seconds Away." Your votes and reviews got them this far, now it's down to the Fame Games panel! Whoever gets the majority vote goes on to the PM edition!

Check out this AM show and find out who goes through to the PM show to compete against The Influence! The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games final!!

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Semifinal 246: Monday PM

Newcomer Michael Estok aims for this Saturday's final, but first, he'll face stiff competition from today's earlier show's winner. LISTEN NOW and find out how who earns for first spot for the 246 final!

Facing off in the Monday AM were Alexx Calise and Emma Ejwertz. That winner is now challenging Scotland rockers, Logan with "Out of Mind." Whoever gets the majority vote from the Fame Games panel will earn Monday's Track of the Day and advance to Saturday's Fame Games Final!

Check out the AM show and find out who won, then listen to this episode and hear the first act going through the Saturday's ALL-NEW Fame Games Final!

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Semifinal 246: Monday AM

A battle of the females with Alexx Calise and Emma Ejwertz! Which one will come out on top and challenge Logan later today? Listen NOW and find out!
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The acts competing in this show is solo artist from Los Angeles, CA, Alexx Calise with "Morning Pill" going up against Sid's quarterfinal guarentee from Los Angeles, CA, Emma Ejwertz" Whichever artist earns the majority vote from the Fame Games panel goes to the PM show!

Check out this AM show and find out who goes through to the PM edition to compete against Logan! The winner of the PM show will earn Track of the Day and go on to Saturday's NEW Fame Games final!!

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048 Cowell Factor: Louis tells me the future of Jeward!

Is Paula Abdul the New Oprah? I hope not. Back in London…I get the scoop from X Factor judge Louis Walsh - about what the future holds for Jedward. What future?! And coming up…who are the most influential artists of the century.

But first, it’s time to check in down at the Fame Games talent bank. I’m a sucker for a good lyrical story - and I found one this week in Nashville, TN, folk singer Laurie McClain. Your song He smiled Like an Angel has it all. Vocally it’s compelling - and you definitely know how to deliver a song Laurie.

Mmmm…I seem to have gone all mellow this week because I also really like Aussie band The Sparkling Arrest. Your song Skyman is really good. It reminds me of the Waterboys - May I suggest something? - Strip it back and do a 3 minute version - you may then have a hit on your hands.


So what’s been going on in Cowell World? Ohhhh - quite a lot - I can tell you!

As Jedwood finally get booted off the X Factor - their mentor Louis Walsh told me they could now make millions - and does Simon wears too much make up?

Listen to my podcast now to hear me talk with Louis!

Now back to the US - and you’re still going on about everything Idol AND X Factor.

Donna emailed me and said,

Tony, I can't figure out whether or not you actually like Cheryl Cole. Because I think your brother is madly in love with her. Body language says a lot and I don't think he'll sit that close to Ellen on Idol next season.

Donna - actually, I do like Cheryl…and I can assure you Simon does too. But look we’re not fighting over her - Simon’s not in love with anyone - except himself.

But yes, he’s very comfortable with Cheryl - and they definitely work well together. As for Ellen and Simon? Mmm…watch out for musical chairs.

And Paula says that she wants to do a talk show. She said, “It would be fun to jam with the band and have amazing guests and introduce different formats on the show.” Mmmmmm - don’t believe it ----is this just another red herring Paula???

So here’s the thing…this week - The British music magazine ‘Q’ launched their Who’s Who of Pop and Rock Royalty of the Century. Bit early in the century but anyway …there’s 34 of them to be exact. And just to be clear, the magazine claims that all 34 artists are there because they are influential, (mmmmm) - and have significantly shaped our musical tastes since the year 2000. OK let’s take a look. The magazine sites Amy Winehouse, Coldplay (yuk!) Paul McCartney, U2, Lily Allen, Kings of Leon, Noel Gallagher - Muse, Snow Patrol, and Mark Ronson,

Mmmm, no X Factor winners then.


I don’t mean to be rude but…it seems to me that with the inclusion of McCartney and U2, the magazine has gone for influential rather than musical achievement. What has McCartney done recently? Also, the best U2 material was like…20 years ago? And if the truth be told - none of these artists are real independents. And why no Blur, or Kasabien? Or even Lady Gaga?

You know what Q? – You’re boring me!

I wanna know from YOU - which artists do you think have really made an impact over the past ten years- and make sure there’s some indie’s in there. Email me at tony@famegamesradio.com
I’m Tony cowell - and you’ve just heard the Cowell Factor

The Cowell Factor

If you've only got ONE shot at FAME you might as well get it right!!

Quarterfinal: 246 pt 2

Listen NOW to part 2 of of the 246 Qualifier show! Did the panel warm up in the second round?

This second part you'll hear the second 12 tracks all found on-line at http://www.famegamesradio.com/. Go and vote or review your favorites to help this into this week's Semifinals!!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good

Part 2:
BRYAN EICH, MIKA COLE, THEORY OF FLIGHT, KIREINA, A DULL SCIENCE, LIVE HART, MICHAEL ESTOK, LAUREN MAZUR, FYB, KEEGAN SMITH & THE FAM, SARA KAMIN AND RAY SCOTT PARDUE!

Go back and listen to part 1 and hear the songs you missed out on!

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Quarterfinal: 246 pt 1

Listen NOW to part 1 of of the 246 Qualifier show! Will the we find 5 tracks to automatically advance to the Semifinals?

This first part you'll hear the first 12 tracks found on-line at http://www.famegamesradio.com/. Go and vote or review your favorites to help this into this week's Semifinals!!

Many congrats to the artists and bands that received enough good reviews and fan votes to qualify for this week's show!

Part 1:
ALEXX CALISE, UNKLE NANCY, CATHY MATARAZZO, FULL TURNOUT, TAMALANEH, TO ARMS ETC, EMMA EJWERTZ, FRITZPATRICK, JACOB MERLIN, LOGAN, LIZZIE B AND THE INFLUENCE!


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