"American Idol": Big News for Chris Fans!

Just read some great news for all of us Chris Daughtry fans.

Chris has signed with 19 Recordings Limited/RCA (Taylor and Katharine's label) and will release his first CD later this year. This is good news for those of us who were concerned (namely me) that his losing "Idol" would keep his CD out of our hands until way into next year. Obviously the people at 19 (who are the same people who run "Idol") didn't want to let him get away.

Chris is reportedly working with some big names and will also form "a permanent band," according to "Billboard." I'm not sure if the permanent band means his CD won't be a solo one or if the band will just be his touring one. I guess we'll have to stay tuned on that one.

Angela