Monday, May 20, 2013
Check out this special video of his new single, "My Hopeless," that former "American Idol" contestant Chris Medina has posted on YouTube. The song is not yet available in the United States.
Last week, former American Idol contestant Chris Medina debuted his new single, "My Hopeless," on Norwegian TV during Good Morning Norway. READ: No Love Lost in Translation Between Medina, Norwegian Fans The song, which goes on sale in Scandinavia on Monday, May 20, isn't available in the United States yet. But that doesn't mean you're out of luck when it comes to listening to it. The Oak Forest native downloaded a special lyrics video of the song to YouTube over the weekend. And while it only features a static shot of the single's cover visually, it does let you practice the song, so you can wow everyone at karaoke during the next capella night. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Two Ways to Stay Connected to Oak Forest Patch:
Friday, May 17, 2013
But there is some translation lost in the translation as the former 'American Idol' contestant debuts his new single and is interviewed on TV in Norway. Find out what he had to say and try to figure out what 'genre pizza' is.
"Music is the universal language of mankind," wrote poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his travel book that describes his adventures through Europe. Even though the line was penned in the first half of the 19th century, it's the perfect encapsulation of why, in the first half of the 21st century, a 29-year-old Oak Forest man is able to make a name for himself in countries that don't even speak the language he's singing in. That's what former American Idol contestant Chris Medina has been able to do since appearing on the show in 2011, charting No. 1 singles and building strong fan bases overseas, in countries such as Sweden, Germany and Singapore. (And that's not even mentioning the notoriety he's received stateside, which has led to a …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The film, set for release in 2014, will tell the story of how Oak Forest's Chris Medina and his fiancée, Juliana Ramos, dealt with an accident that left Ramos with a brain injury.
Oak Forest resident Chris Medina made a name for himself on the small screen thanks to his performances on American Idol in 2011. Medina made it to the top 40 before being eliminated from the show. Now, he's bringing his story to the big screen after signing a movie deal Tuesday. The film, which will be a first production for entertainment company MCS41, will be centered around how Medina and his fiancée, Juliana Ramos, dealt with a 2009 car accident that left Ramos with a severe brain injury. CHRIS MEDINA: Read More About the Musician in Patch's Special Section "The moment of truth is here!!!" Medina, 29, wrote on his Facebook page Tuesday, March 12. "The big news I have been dying to share with you!!! … Juliana and I just signed a Major …
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Patch catches up with local crooner Chris Medina, about how his appearance on the show has changed his life and the lives of those around him—including fiance Juliana Ramos.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
The morning after his American Idol audition aired and the video went viral last January, Chris Medina watched as the YouTube counter soared into the hundreds of thousands. Then the phone started ringing—TV, newspaper and magazine reporters—all wanting to hear more about the then 26-year-old's heartwarming story of devotion to his injured fiance, Juliana Ramos. Medina and Ramos were months from marrying when Ramos was seriously injured in a car accident in October 2009. Medina morphed from fiancé into caretaker, closely monitoring her ongoing recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury. His run on Idol was short-lived, but impactful, as judge Jennifer Lopez battled with casting him off before the Top 24. Medina wasn't worried—there was more to …
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
No stranger to the spotlight, Oak Forest native Chris Medina still has time to sing for his hometown.
Who: Chris Medina and his band The Able Body Where: The Main Stage When: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30, until 10 p.m. Why You Can't Miss It: Former American Idol star Chris Medina may be adored by thousands of fans in Norway, but he's still just a humble guy from Oak Forest who'll pick up his guitar and sing you a song. And that's just what he'll do tomorrow night, except it'll be for his hometown. From 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., the young singer will kick off the 24th Annual Oak Fest with a performance on the main stage. “He's a great singer, very energetic and enthusiastic,” said Oak Forest Mayor Hank Kuspa, who's thrilled to see Medina play tonight. “He's got a huge heart.” Medina's feeling a little jittery about the show. "I …
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Get a "Good Read on the Southland" with the week's must-read stories.
April showers bring May flowers, but what does an April snowfall bring? Saturday afternoon, the rain turned to snow in the south suburbs for a few cold hours. The snow didn't stick, but the cold and damp sure put a damper on thoughts of spring. To brighten your Monday, four out of five must-read Patch stories are guaranteed to lift your spirits. 1. South Suburban High Schoolers Beat the Pros in Charity Ballgame for First Time in 5 Years: Former Star Newspapers sports editor Alan Macey poured his heart and soul into organizing the McDonald's McLegend Game, which pits all-star prep ballplayers against south suburban natives who've made it big in the pros. For the first time in five years, the teens beat the pros. This was Macey's last game …
Thursday, April 14, 2011
A video recall of the Southland's top stories.
Benefit for Juliana Ramos 'Better Than Anything I Could Have Imagined' Fairy Godmothers Grant Girls' Wishes with Free Prom Dresses Commerce Judge Recommends 3% Rate Hike for ComEd As Suburbs Develop, Group Seeks to Protect and Restore Hickory Creek
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
Prom? Cakes, Chalk and YouTube Videos Among Creative Ways Tinley Teens Popped the Question David Gonzalez Talks Priorities, Lawsuits and His Relationship With Joe Faso Southwest Elementary Helping Develop Young Pakistani Minds Supporters Share How Far Juliana Has Come VIDEO: 'Idol' Singers Tell Fans to Buckle Up for Bourbon Street Show
Friday, April 8, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
Juliana Ramos' Family: 'Never Expect Anything' KinderCare Director Kathy Delong Retires After 33 Years Orland Park Woman Not Alone in Battle with ALS
Thursday, March 31, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
Remembering Brian Carey: One Year Later Juliana Ramos' Family Lives By the Law of Hope From Foot Powder to Tiffany Lamp, Expert Appraises It at Oak Lawn’s Own Antiques Roadshow Owner of Dazzle's Painted Pastures Arrested by Sheriff's Office
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