That is a good question and we would also like to know the answer too. Ever since Kalan Porter won Season 2 Canadian Idol, he hit like a storm and put out two amazing albums that did well in Canada but somehow couldn’t break the barrier into the US. Whether it was due to things lacking in the Canadian Idol franchise, his recording company, management, timing or some unknown reason, we want to change that.
Kalan Porter’s Wake Up Living cd so far has been his best material and most of the songs could be hits on the radio. A cd like this should have easily gone international. Even there was a few songs that were never released on the radio that should have been, such as Wrong and Walk On Home (listen below and judge for yourself).
Let’s resurrect this cd into the US and elsewhere, giving it the attention and airplay it deserves. Request him and the songs on your local radio station, MuchMusic, MTV, etc! Trend him on Twitter, spread the word on Facebook, watch his most popular videos on Youtube (they each need a million+ views), mention him to all your friends on MySpace, in forums and anywhere else that can get him known internationally!
Kalan Porter – Wrong
Kalan Porter – Walk On Home
Kalan Porter – Bittersweet Symphony
Kalan Porter – I Don’t Wanna Miss You
Kalan Porter – Awake In A Dream
Kalan Porter – Canadian Idol Audition
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Hi, I’m from the states and I found Kalan 4 months ago on youtube. I was impressed with his music. I have bought both of his cds and they are great. Kalan needs to be heard here in the states etc. I believe he would be a hit. I would love to see him here in the states touring. He needs to be given a chance.
I COULDN’T AGREE WITH YOU MORE!!!
TOO BAD THE CI WINNERS AREN’T GIVEN THEH SAME OPPORTUNITY AS THOSE IN THE STATES. CANADA DOESN’T EMBRACE AND PROMOTE OUR IDOLS.
KALAN HAS BEEN THE MOST SUCCESSFUL (AND TALENTED) IDOL HERE IN CANADA AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN PROMOTED IN EUROPE AND IN THE U.S, AT LEAST! HE COULD STAND UP AGAINST ANY OF THE U.S. IDOLS!
Proud to say I’ve always promoted Kalan whenever and wherever I could.. and will continue to do so..
Simply put… he is of international quality and the rest of the world should not be denied his incredible talent and charisma…
His voice sounds like chocolate tastes…. and who doesn’t love chocolate ???
“Walk on Home” WAS released to radio as a 3rd single. It was never picked up by the radio stations. SAD, here we have this wonderful voice and song which no one heard because SOMEONE decided it shouldn’t be heard, even with knowing there are listener’s wanting to hear his songs yet we hear all the bubble gum crap ad nausium. I don’t ‘get” the Canadian Radio scene, I stopped listening to the radio because they don’t play what “”I” want to hear. Who knows why Kalan wasn’t picked up in the states but with him working hard on his 3rd CD it is time, the world NEEDS to hear this voice. It will bring a sense of ‘calm’ to a crazy world. Maybe when he goes elsewhere then Canadian Radio will give him the respect he deserves. I’m looking forward to his 3rd CD as it sounds like it’s going to be loads of fun and that’s what the world needs.
I have been a fan of Kalan Porter for the past 5+ years. He is my absolutely favourite singer EVER! As well as his incredible voice, Kalan is an excellent violinist and plays several other instruments as well. In addition, he is a songwriter. Also, whenever I hear him do a cover of another musician’s song, Kalan always makes it his own, as well as better than the original. Many, many others have said this also.
He also has the ‘it’ factor (otherwise known as charisma).
It would be a huge shame if the world outside Canada, and to a certain extent the US, as he has many fans there, does not get to hear and enjoy this truly phenomenal musician.
Currently working on his third album, I sincerely hope the rest of the world finally discovers Kalan Porter.
Simon Fuller, creator of the Idol franchise, said something to the effect that if Kalan had won AMERICAN idol, he would have been an instant star.
Watch the videos here and see for yourselves what a great talent Kalan is.
I’ve been a KALAN fan since 2004 when he first appeared on Canadian Idol and fell in love with him instantly. I felt so lucky to attend his concerts cause is just so talented and amazing on stage. He definitely knows how to connect with his dedicated fans. It’s so hard to pick one fav. song since every song is so original. I would love to attend another concert even before the release of his new CD. Wake Up Living tour was one big party for all of the KALANADIAN friends and family. Kalan is a great musician who gives it all so much beyond our wildest dreams. From concerts to charity events, RUN for the CURE, TV performances, radio shows Kalan is full of passion, talent, violin perfection, blogs, and trying to keep it real. KALAN is truly the “BESTEST” SINGER Canada has supported. It would be a shame for Kalan not to be exposed to the rest of the world. And NO its not only about the hair. (LOL)
Keep sharing the KALAN love. xxxoxxx
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I also have been a fan of Kalan Porter from idol days.From the moment Kalan sang i knew he was going to be the winner i couldn’t not beleave that this voice was coming from an 18 year old..Kalan is my favourite singer of all the singers in the world i do put him up there with Elvis the guy has the most amazing beautiful voice i have ever heard.And there isn’t a song in this world he can’t sing throw him a song and he sings it better then the original now i say that is a great musician.What i don’t understand is why a guy with such great talent is not being put out there all over the world.What a shame ,that people all over the world do not know who Kalan Porter is they are missing an amazing most awesome voice they will ever hear.I have seen Kalan a few times in concert he gives it his all i can’t say enough about him the voice says it all.So lets get this amazing voice heard.
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My daughter & both love Kalan. We saw his concert in Burnaby BC & he was great. Personally I wish he would record a Christian album. He sang “I can only Imagine” on Canadian Idol & I played that song for my sick dad in hospital. Kalan has a powerful voice & I hope we hear more from him soon.