Home / Celebrity Gossip / Lee DeWyze Dropped from Record Label

Lee DeWyze Dropped from Record Label

October 7th, 2011 | Celebrity Gossip | 56 views

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 Idolplay

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.

Tags: , , , ,