WelcheMusic already reported that Joe McElderry has recorded two songs for the new Narnia movie. “Someone Wake Me Up” was issued today, and the single also included his version of “There’s a Place for Us.” Co-written by previous American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, the artists performs the US version of the song. In addition, there will be local versions for different markets:
- UK: Joe McElderry
- Russia/Ukraina: Sergey Lazarev
- Australia: Stan Walker
- Italy: Sonohra
- Germany: Victoria S
- India: Sreeram Chandra
- Holland: Sander de Buisonje
- Sweden: EMD
Swedish EMD is one of the most successful local boy bands with band members originating from the local Idol franchise. This December, the group issues the album “Rewind” with acoustic cover versions of 90s hits. As Danny Saucedo will focus on his solo career and Mattias Andréasson got a child, the group will be on hold for awhile. Left is third band member Erik Segerstedt who reportedly will embark on an alternative career as a compère, according to evening paper Aftonbladet.
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