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Scars (Allison Iraheta song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Scars'" is the second single from the debut album, 'Just Like You', of 'American Idol' season eight finalist Allison Iraheta. It was written by Toby Gad and Elyssa James.[http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/11/04/allison-iraheta-just-like-you-songwriting/ Allison Iraheta Exclusive: We Reveal songwriting and production credits for her debut album!] Gad also produced the track.[http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/12/allison-irahetas-just-like-you-track-by-track/1 Allison Iraheta's 'Just Like You': Track-by-track]
Critical reception
Reception of "Scars" has been generally positive.
'Entertainment Weekly's Michael Slezak wrote "Meanwhile, ballads like the understated 'Scars' and the bluesy 'Trouble Is' separate Iraheta from questionably abled Miley/Selena contemporaries. Girl. Can. Sang!".[http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20322505,00.html Entertainment Weekly Music review of "Just Like You" album]
Kelsey Paine from Billboard.com agreed writing "soulful tunes like "Scars" and the bluesy "Trouble Is" showcase the raw talent that made Iraheta a star on "Idol" and set her apart from other young pop upstarts."[http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/1069879/allison-iraheta-just-like-you Billboard.com Music review of "Just Like You" album]
AOL Radio writer Sara D Anderson praises Scars, noting "'Scars' is one of the many songs (others 'Robot Love,' 'Trouble Is' and 'Friday I'll Be Over U') critically appraised off her debut album that showcases her husky yet powerful vocals and spunky attitude."[http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/02/26/allison-iraheta-scars/ Allison Iraheta 'Scars' -- New Song]
Promotion
Iraheta performed the song on February 25, 2010, on the Top 24 elimination episode of the ninth season of 'American Idol'.[http://www.celebrity-mania.com/news/view/00011923.html/ Allison Iraheta to Debut 'Scars' on 'American Idol'] She also performed an acoustic version of the song on JoJo Wright's radio show 'JoJo on the Radio' on KIIS-FM.[http://tvblips.dailyradar.com/video/allison-iraheta-scars/ Allison Iraheta - Scars] Due to Iraheta's popularity in Asia, Iraheta also headlined concerts in Manila and Bali, performing 'Scars' at both.[http://www.mb.com.ph/node/256027 Allison Iraheta warned about balut]
Sales
Media appearance
The song was featured on the TV special 'Monster High: New Ghoul @ School'.
References
Category:Allison Iraheta songs
Category:2010 singles
Category:Songs written by Toby Gad
Category:Song recordings produced by Toby Gad
Category:19 Recordings singles
Category:Jive Records singles
Category:2009 songs
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