Daughtry Not Powered by Fuel
Chris Daughtry is looking for a Fuel alternative.
The American Idol top four finalist, whose elimination from the talent search was perhaps the most controversial event of the fifth season, has turned down an offer from the multi-platinum rock band to become its lead singer.
"I'm going to be doing my own thing," Daughtry told the Charlotte Observer, while home in North Carolina over the weekend for a string of appearances, including a performance with his band Absent Element before an audience of about 6,500.
Fuel offered Daughtry the gig last month after he was voted off of Idol following the Elvis Presley-themed performance episode in a result that left fans stunned and buzzing about conspiracy theories.
He would have replaced former frontman Brett Scallions, who resigned from the group in February. The remaining band members said they became interested in Daughtry after he performed their song "Hemorrhage" on the show.
While Daughtry has not said exactly what his "own thing" will entail, he told the Observer that he met with entertainment executives in New York last week and expects to announce his career plans in a few months, most likely after he wraps up the American Idol tour.
For now, the aspiring rocker said he plans to keep living in North Carolina, along with his wife and two stepchildren.
On July 5, he'll join reigning Idol Taylor Hicks and the other top 10 finalists for the kick-off of the American Idols Live tour in Manchester, New Hampshire. The tour concludes Sept. 24 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.





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