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News Archive 2004

News Archive 2003

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News Archive 2001

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Jon Secada as the judge of Latin American Idol

 

As most of you have known it by now, Jon Secada is proudly the judge of Latin American Idol. Latin American Idol is a reality television series on the Sony Entertainment Television network based on the popular American Idol. The show is a contest to determine the best young singer in Latin America, excluding Brazil, which has its own version of the Idol series.

Latin American Idol will be hosted by Erika de la Vega and Monchi Balestra. Jon Secada, Gustavo Sánchez and Elizabeth Meza will be the judges. Auditions for the first season were held in Caracas, Bogotá, Mexico City and Buenos Aires, all from late April to mid May 2006. The show premiered on July 12th, 2006.
 

Congrats Jon for the new success in your career!

Check out the great pictures here... (Thanks to Michelle)

 

 

 

My Phone Interview with Bill Edwards, Jon's manager

As I promised before, I have had a great plan to interview with Jon's key people of his career. Bill Edwards who replaced Emilio Estefan in Jon's career, have done amazing changes in Jon's music and career.

Thanks to Big3 staff to help me out for making done this phone interview. Check out "Interview" section.

 

"FREE" climbing up the billboard charts as the second single of "Same Dream"

As "Window to my heart" could become Jon's new success after a while in Billboard Top 10, "Free" is doing great so far by your support.

By July 28th, has been No.23 in Radioandrecords.com chart and staying at top 25 in Billboard Adult Contemporary...This is not enough fans....please keep on requesting this amazing song.

 

Also the video of this single was supposed to be filmed last week.

 

Jon appeared on Dj X new album

 

Dj X who is also working with Big3 records, did a great re-mix of "Window to my heart" and a new single by Jon called "What you won't do for love" a well-done cover of Bobby Caldwell song.

The album is called Club Experience, Vol 4, which has been released on June 2006.

 

Jon's Las Vegas performance

 

Jon is becoming more popular in Las Vegas. Last week he did a surprising duet with Barry Manilow during Barry's concert in Vegas. Also he is going to have another great concert in Las Vegas Hilton dated Friday Sep15th, 2006.

 

Some cool new links

 

- Marco from Bolivia after a long time started back his new Spanish Jon Secada web site. Check out www.jonsecadafan.com .

- Youtube.com is becoming a favorite place of Jon's music videos.

- Spanish interview with ExtraTv.

 

Read my Same Dream article

 

I did a more professional version of the article that I did before about "Same Dream". By help of Janet Mayer, this could be posted on LaRitmo web site.

Also thanks to Big3 for posting it to their web site and www.JonSecada.com

 

New Spanish album

 

Recording of Spanish version of "Same Dream" is done. No news about the release date!

 

Third Grammy awards of Jon

 

Jon got his 3rd Grammy awards for the Songs From The Neighborhood : The Music of Mister Rogers for children category. Congrats Jon!

 

Changes and updates at some pages

 

I know that I've been keep on promising of updating my web site and modification of some pages...I wish days would be 48 hrs to make everything done!! I still have it as my concern to make this web site in better shape. thanks for your understanding and patience.

 

 

Jon Singing the National Anthem at Game 4 of the World Series Game

 

Thanks to buddy Johnny for the pictures.

 

An Interview with Willy Perez-Feria

I had this great chance to interview with Willy, who many of you know him. His latest song with Jon was "Same Dream". You will find this interview interesting. Check out "Interview" section.

 

Haven't received your CD yet?

Please send me an email ( webmaster@justsecada.com), if you've had problem of receiving your copy by pre-ordering the CD at JonSecada.com.

 

Cool Updates by JonSecada.net

Mark did some great updates, such as adding lyrics of "Same Dream" and poll for Jon's second single. Don't miss it.

 

New appearances for mini concerts and signing "Same Dream" by Jon

Big 3 records web site has posted some great news, please take a look.

 

Songwriters who worked on the album

As today I could get the booklet of CD, I can announce songwriters of this album :

 

"Bring On the Sun", Window To My Heart" , "Someday" were written by Jon Secada, Miguel Morejon!! That's why they have been my best favorites!

"Same Dream" (Jon Secada and Willy Perez-Feria), Welcome back Willy! GREAT SONG man!

"Free" (Jon Secada, George Noriega, Daniel Lopez and Joey Daniels(!))

"Love's Tears" (Jon Secada, Francisco Del, David Cabrera) , the great point is that Jon played the Piano and Strings of this song.

"Last To Know" (Jon Secada, Bill Edwards)

"It's Over" (Jon Secada, Francisco Del)

"She's all I ever had" (Jon, G. Noriega, Robi Rosa)

"Coming Out of The Dark" (Jon, Gloria and Emilio Estefan)

"All I Wanna Be" (Randall Barlow, Mike Stevens, Sam Hanbali and Will Senior)

"My Baby Don't Rock Like That" (Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara Allen, Francisco Del, Bob Rosa)

"Tender Love" (Francisco Del, Darwin Larez, Will Edwards)

* It was great that I could see my friend's name, Mark Ansman (JonSecada.net), in the list of the people that Jon said thanks. Congrats Mark, you are a great supporter.

 

Thanks for all of your supports

Jon at No.18 of adult contemporary billboard singles chart! It is amazing. Please fans, keep up the good work!

 

Jon Secada, Ricky Martin and Frankie J to perform at KTU

Don't miss these singers November 8th. at Hammerstein Ballroom. Check out Details.

 

Jon Secada sang again for Ricky Martin's "Life" album

Ricky's new English album "Life" is on stores now. Once again Jon did vocals background on a song written by Diane Warren named "Stop Time Tonight". Learn More...

 

"Same Dream" full album at AOL

Starting October 24th., music.aol.com in the special "listening party" section will make the full album available for listening.

 

Buy Jon's Merchandise

I got Jon's T-shirt and Baseball cap. They are AWESOME! (Thanks to Big 3) Nice material and great design. Buy it now!

 

Jon Appeared on Delilah Show on October 13th.

It was a great show. Jon was at the Delilah studios this past Monday performing 4 of his songs acoustically including his new single "Window To My Heart". Following the performance, Jon and Delilah did a Q&A session. For your more info, Delilah show is one of the most famous radios shows , which is on air of about 222 radios station at North America.

 

"Window To My Heart" will be added to John Tesh radio show playlist on October 24th.

Same as Delilah show, John Tesh is very famous. I can call it the male version of Delilah! Click here for affiliate station list.

 

Thanks for Support...Jon at No.20 Billboard Adult Contemporary

Check out the details

 

Jon will be at Festival Miami On October 15th.

Jon will perform with the Frost School of Music's Jazz Vocal 1 Ensemble as part of Festival Miami on Saturday at Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. Phone: (305) 284-2438.... Learn More...

 

Read Review on Same Dream written by me and Mark!

After listening to the AWESOME album! we decided to share our comments and feelings with fans. This is actually our first job done together, which it was cool to work with Mark....Read It...

 

Let's call October 25th. Jon Secada day!

Beside "Same Dream" On October 25th., you can buy "Songs From The Neighborhood : The Music of Mister Rogers" including Jon's one more single. The release, which features an audio CD and “making of” music DVD featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with all of the artists

Twelve top artists - who together have earned more than 70 Grammy and Dove Awards – translated their love for Mister Rogers by recording all-new arrangements of Mister Rogers’ songs. The artists include Amy Grant, BJ Thomas, Bobby Caldwell, CeCe Winans, Crystal Gayle, Donna Summer, John Pizzarelli, Jon Secada, Maureen McGovern, Ricky Skaggs, Roberta Flack, and introducing, Toni Rose. Dennis Scott, a Grammy Award recipient, produced the album with styles ranging from pop rock to jazz and bluegrass.

An eye on home : Jon Secada plans 1st. trip to Cuba in 35 years

Jon Secada’s slate gray shirt with the word “Freedom” across the front in white script captured the symbolic essence of an upcoming trip to his homeland of Cuba...Learn More...

 

Good News for European fans

Jon Secada and Joey Daniels (another artist from Big 3 records, Jon's new recording label) will visit Spain, Turkey, Italy and Portugal Nov.19th-29th. for their USO tours. I will let you know with more details.

 

2005 Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options

On October 13th, Dallas TX, Jon will be the first speaker of the opening session. In addition, Big3 is creating a slide show that will contain still shots and home video footage of Jon with his family with “Window To My Heart” playing in the background.

 

Appearance at KVIL radio

On October 14th, Dallas TX, as Mr.Secada is doing his album promotion at radio stations, will appear at KVIL in the afternoon show. Enjoy! Also some information have been posted before at " Discussion Board ", check it out.

 

Full Review on "Same Dream"

You will read a full review of "Same Dream" within few days before the release date...stay online...Just let you know that the full album is AWESOME!!! Pre-order it!

 

"Window To My Heart" Jumping up the chart

Thanks for all of your supports. Jon is sitting on Number 22 at Billboard adult contemporary singles chart. Please keep on buying this single and Spanish version "Dejate Amar" at iTune.

In addition, try to request in your local radio stations, it is widely available in USA and Canada now (2 weeks ago was #2 most added song). Also non-American fans can request it by radio stations web sites and listen online. To find list of all of the stations, check www.JonSecada.net

 

 

....Stay online for upcoming changes and don't miss " Discussion Board "

 

September 23,2005

I am finally officially back after about 6 months!!! My life is getting busier and busier than before. During these past months, I have always tried to update you by " Discussion Board " and I would like to thanks Mark and congrats for his OFFICIAL web site (www.JonSecada.net) to cover all of the important events.

 

Please try to check back the web site for my upcoming updates and some new changes to the site, such as : adding new pictures which I got them from Elena long time ago and they are unique ones , which you haven't seen before.

- Deleting some low resolution pictures from gallery within upcoming week.

- Polishing almost all of the pages and maybe replacing one or two new sections.

 

More important than everything is Jon's new album "Same Dream". I will provide you with some great information to cooperate with my friend Mark (JonSecada.net) to promote this album into its best way.

 

January16, 2005

Best wishes for the new year! After all, I'm back with some heard and unheard news. I'm updating different sections one by one. Check discussion boards for details :

1- Roy and Lea Black's annual gala to benefit Bay Point Schools at the Coral Gables Country Club on Feb. 5 followed by an after-party at the Black estate featuring Jon Secada, Adam Gaynor of Matchbox 20, Brett Ratner, Serena Williams, Sammy Sosa and a 2005 Ferrari F430 to be auctioned off.

I'll try to find new information to see if any tickets are available or not.

2- The Ultra awards recognize top performers in the travel and tour industries in North America and Europe. It was held at the Grande St Lucian Spa and Beach Resort, on Thursday, December 9, 2004.  Jon Secada serenaded the audience with his trademark Latin-influence styling, bringing the 2004 Sandals Ultra Awards to a perfect close.
3-1- Jon did the new year Eve performance at Seminole Coconut Creek Casino.

3-2- Jon and Emilio Estefan will participate in a 5K run in Miami on January 30th.

2- Joseph play finished and Jon did perfect job. Here are different articles about this play, children who participate as actors and interview with Jon.

 

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Article 4

Article 5

Article 6

Article 7

Article 8

Article 9

Article 10

Article 11


* If some pages were expired , please search in the specific web site.

Jon playing as Joseph

 

2- Jon Secada Received PAHO "Champion of Health" Award
Washington, D.C., December 15, 2004 (PAHO) for his humanitarian work and support for health programs.

After receiving his "Champion of Health" award, Secada said "I am very proud to receive this award and to be involved with an organization that deals with urgent health themes that affect our children."

Read more...

 

 

3- Gloria Estefan's new album includes the duet with Jon "Por Amor". The album has beautiful romantic ballad Spanish songs and it is called "Amor Y Suerte : Exitos Romanticos" ,which was released on Sep 21,2004.

Album could stand on Number 4 at Billboard Latin Pop albums.


 

 

Maria

    3-1- Maria has become the new member of my assistants team. You all have known her for the concert pictures that she took for me. She is also back with great news that we talked to each other after Jon's Joseph play. As she got this news by Jon, recording of New Jazz album " Expressions" got finished and the cover graphics remained.  It will be out maybe in Feburary, no official release date has been announced. "Angel" and "Just Another Day" as Jazz remix and the famous song from Cabaret play " I don't mind that much" are included, total is 14 songs. He will try to do some performances in New York for the album. In addition, It was recorded at The Hit Factory Criteria in Miami and mixed by Eric Schilling in Orlando.

3-2- Jon's new single as was announced before "Find Me In Your Dreams" will be out for Valentine day. Wait for Official news.

3-3- After singing, songwriting and acting!! Jon is trying to write the story of Oober Dementie( I hope spelling is right!) the baseball player, which may become a possible movie!

3-4- Broadway again?!!!! this is what I asked Maria! She said that Jon may be back on Broadway for this Summer! Let's see....Thanks Maria for all helps.

Johnny

   

4-1- Yes!! Here is Johnny. My buddy from N.Y. I'm happy that after coming to Toronto I can talk to him and Maria and update each other. First of all, Johnny is trying his best as usual to request Jon's songs by different radio stations. This is what all fans should do.

 

One of Jon`s Christmas songs appears in a CD called " Today`s Christmas (box)- CD Various " Track six " The Christmas Gift I Want "
 

4-2- Johnny and Jon met each other after Joseph play. He asked Jon about the DVD (the live performance , which was supposed to come out), but Jon didn't know about it!!!!

4-3- I got many pics by Johnny which you can find out in Gallery.

Elena

   

5-1- Look at her!! Elena is back after long absence by helping me with amazing pictures , which are unique. I will post them in Gallery and some parts of the site.

 

By the way, assistants can send me their new pictures for fan club and also if any member of fan club wanna edit the profile just send it by email to me.

 

 

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