American Idol 2014 runner-up Jena Irene Ascuitto has signed a record deal with indie label Original 1265 Recordings, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Jena Irene may have placed second on American Idol season 13 behind winner Caleb Johnson, but she will always be first in the hearts of her fans. Now she hopes to wow them with her forthcoming album.
According to Jena, signing with an indie label in Detroit was not the goal she originally had in mind.
“I wanted to move to L.A. for so long. I was so ready to pack up and leave right after I got home,” the young singer told the Detroit Free Press in an interview. After the hype died down from American Idol, however, “the decision of staying in Detroit all just fell into place.”
American Idol 2014 runner-up Jena Irene is as much songwriter as singer, and that will be reflected in her upcoming album with Original 125 Recordings. Out of the 13 tracks currently planned for the record, 11 are either penned by Jena Irene, or co-written by the 18-year-old powerhouse vocalist.
Despite not winning American Idol season 13, will Jena Irene Ascuitto be the next breakout star of the show, as Adam Lambert was from his season? Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Great news! Superstardom for Jena may be in the cards sooner than I predicted! What do you think Rocker Chick? LOL
No. She is not that good.
Just like your mother I just did last night.
Children are reading here people. Let’s keep it G-rated.
Don’t get your hopes up Champion. She’s only on an indie label.
I second that. Also, there’s the fact that interest in Idol and its contestants has waned significantly.
Totally right Idol Girl!
I have to agree. I may be jumping the gun, but note that she is affiliated also with an international recording Company in England. “STILL” time will “ONLY” tell!
:rollseyes: To become a superstar she needs to have hits on radio and needs to win awards. That’s why Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson are consistently the top two from the show.
Can’t wait to hear her album! She’s an amaIng song writer… Go Jena irene Asciutto!