'American Idol': Disqualified Chris Golightly writing book, 'Orphan'

Whe God closes the doors, he always opens a window. Turn the lemons into lemonade ... get a good lawyer, and sue American Idol! They're certainly not short of finances. Then your life will take a turn. "Mr. Golightly, I suggest you Goheavy"!

Well I dig you dog!!! lifes hard and God find ways for you to correct it!!!!!

For Immediate Release

CHRIS GOLIGHTLY-Dream Projects Entertainment-American Idol

Our company was established in 2007 with the mission of turning our artists’ dream’s into actual projects. We are a family orientated business, and we support all of our artist- even if it means losing them to others that can help maximize their desires. Chris Earl Golightly situation is unfortunate, and we here at Dream Projects Entertainment (DPE) cannot express enough empathy for his dismissal at American Idol. Golightly is an extremely talented artist; his passion for music is refreshing. This statement is to address any allegation that Chris Earl Golightly has made about any mistakes that Dream Projects Entertainment have made by bringing up his 2 year exclusive contract. Chris Earl Golightly was in fact a signed artist to Dream Projects Entertainment during his stint with American Idol.

When I first auditioned Golightly, I knew he would a perfect assets to my group Dream 5. When he signed the first contract in November 2008, he was ecstatic and told me that he could not wait to work with the group. The R&B group consisted of 4 other male artist that held the same passion and aspiring dream of producing “real” music. In the beginning rehearsals went well, but relations between the members turned sour and the group became unstable. On one occasion during a rehearsal, Golightly was involved in a physical altercation with another member. After the incident, he stopped attending rehearsals and missed several recording sessions and performances. At this point, I had to take the appropriate action and terminate him from his first contract.

Obviously, there was one minus the Dream 5, but we continued rehearsal despite the omission. Several months later in May 2009, Golightly re-established contact with DPE. We met privately and discussed his future with DPE and the possibility of being signed with the group once more. Golightly’s background as we all know it, is a triumphal story; one that demonstrates perseverance and how dreams keep one steadfast in the direction of fulfillment. I arranged a group meeting between Dream 5 and Golightly, and he pleaded with the members to allow him to return. The group accepted his apologizes and decided to allow him another opportunity. On that day, May 30, 2009, I created his second contract; A 2 year agreement with Dream Projects Entertainment. However, his words and promises were just empty rhetoric.

Golightly failed to make any rehearsals and when questioned, he told me that he had been incarcerated during that time period. Later we found that Golightly was audition for American Idol on the days when he was due to record in the studio. After my inquire about his truancies, Golightly discontinued contact with DPE. Months later, Chris Earl Golightly, made it on American Idol’s Top 24, while still being my signed artist. We attempted to contact Golightly to resolve these matters as least conspicuous as possible, but he failed to respond. Golightly finally returned our calls after American Idol and 19 Entertainment threatened his viability on the show. Once again Golightly attempted to use his charm to have his way with my company, pleading to be released from his active 2 year contract with DPE. We are not in the business of derailing someone else’s dreams for our own selfish motives. I consented to release Chris from his obligation to Dream Projects Ent, but according to Chris we had to wait on release documents from American Idol for me to sign, those documents never came. Feb 16th Chris called me in tears, explaining that he had been officially disqualified from American Idol, he later called me that night and asked could I bring the release document to him at the Marriott in Sherman oaks, he stated that if I brought the document that he may possibly have a chance to get back on American Idol, so with my security I met Chris and two of his friends, in the lobby he pleaded for me to allow the release agreement to be “back dated” so it may appear to American Idol that he was released, he stated that American Idol is his Dream and his only chance, out of pitty I allowed Chris to back date the document, that same night his friend faxed the document to everyone in 19ent and American Idol that they had contacts for. The next morning it hit the web hard that Chris was disqualified, but when Chris begin to publicly fabricate to the press I had to speak out. The fact of the matter is that Chris was under an exclusive contract with Dream Projects Ent signed May 30th 2009 the same day Dream5 Recorded their 1st single there is no way I or any recording company would release an artist 1week after the first single had recorded,

It is unfortunate that Golightly will no longer be a part of American Idol or Dream Projects Entertainment, but this is due to his own disingenuous actions. Golightly was aware that American Idol strictly prohibited their contestants to be under any recording contract. This whole situation could have been avoided if Golightly would have been honest and forthcoming with DPE and American Idol. This statement is to address any allegation that Chris Earl Golightly has made about any mistakes that Dream Projects Entertainment have made by bringing up his 2 year exclusive contract. Chris Earl Golightly was in fact a signed artist to Dream Projects Entertainment during his stint with American Idol. Dream Projects Entertainment did not make a mistake with the dates and terms of his contract. It is unfortunate that his chicanery has placed him in his current predicament. We wish him well and hope that he will learn that honesty is always the best policy and learn the importance of keeping promises and honoring his own words. We wish Golightly good luck in all his future endeavors.

Wow. Well, if Chris was signed to Dream Projects at the time he auditioned with American Idol, then this is all his fault. Our word is our bond...verbal or written promises/contracts must be kept. Be wary of what you sign...get a lawyer and understand exactly what you're getting into. And if you want out of a contract, get that resolved before signing another one. Sorry for Chris. Hopefully, this will help him grow up.