Ear Candy: Maroon 5 feat. PJ Morton – “Is Anybody Out There”

Last week, Maroon 5 took on the daunting task of writing and recording a brand new track in the 24 hours. Coca Cola had fans send in their thoughts and inspirations to help the band create their new song.

The event was streamed live, and if you watched it, it was pretty interesting. I managed to catch a couple hours where the guys were tracking drums and laying down PJ’s vocals.

Earlier this morning, the result of the 24-hour recording session was released! Check out Maroon 5’s new song featuring PJ Morton, “Is Anybody Out There”!

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Kris Allen Fans Raise Money For Music Empowers

It takes extraordinary fans to do extraordinary things. Most fans attend live shows to see their favorite performer, maybe buy a t-shirt, and sometimes will wait after the show for an autograph. Fans of American Idol-winner Kris Allen have taken their support of the singer to a new level.

Alright With Music was formed by fans of Kris Allen that hope to raise $25,000 for the Music Empowers Foundation by December 31. Kris Allen

“Kris has taught us about the important work done by the Music Empowers Foundation, which provides funding to non-profit organizations that offer innovative music programs in under-served areas,” the group stated in a press release earlier this week.

Music Empowers founder Andy Davis said that the foundation is “incredibly honored” by the current fundraiser.

“Kris has become an amazing advocate for music education,” Davis said in a press release. “This year, his support of organizations like Music Empowers has helped to bring music education programs to about 100,000 kids.”

So far Alright With Music has already managed to raise over $9000 for Music Empowers.

Alright With Music originated earlier this year as Team Alright With Moo, a group of fans that raised over $25,000 this past June in honor of Allen’s 25th birthday for Heifer International.

To learn more about Alright With Music and how you can donate, please visit their website.

For more information on Kris Allen, check out his official website.

Originally posted on BlogCritics.