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No Suprise I've practiced this for hours, gone round and round And now I think that I've got it all down And as I say it louder I love how it sounds Cause I'm not taking the easy way out Not wrapping this in ribbons Shouldn't have to give a reason why... It's NO SURPRISE I won't be here tomorrow I can't believe that I stayed till today Yeah you and I will be a tough act to follow But I know in time we'll find this was NO SURPRISE It came out like a river once I let it...

NEW YORK (AP) - He may not have won "American Idol," but Chris Daughtry is the king of the album charts this year, according to Billboard. The "Idol" finalist's band, Daughtry, sold 3.2 million copies of their self- titled debut, making it the most popular album of the year, according to the trade magazine. -snip- The Police's reunion tour was named the top tour of the year, grossing at least $212 million.

For all the music fans on FR, especially those who followed AMERICAN IDOL, Chris Daughtry's first album was released yesterday. The CD is just great, but more importantly, what rock star, on his first album, would start his THANKS page inside the CD with this: "First off, I'd like to thank God for the gift of music and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for being the greatest example of LOVE I know." I don't think Snoop Dog has those words in his new album.

Former 'Idol' Hopeful Daughtry Returns to N.C. (05/30/06 -- GREENSBORO) - "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry is set to return home to North Carolina this weekend. Supporters calling themselves "The Friends of Chris Daughtry" say the McCleansville rocker will sign autographs Saturday morning at the McLeansville Shopping Center. Daughtry is then scheduled to make an appearance at Macpherson Stadium in Greensboro from two to four in the afternoon. Those who attend that appearance will be asked at the gate to make a five dollar donation for the Children's Home Society. Daughtry worked at a Greensboro car dealership before rising to...

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