Joanna Pacitti checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace (@joanna) on Monday (August 16) after posting three new songs on her player she wasn’t able to release as she transitions to being the vocalist for City (Comma) State, a rock band that features Mark Hoppus of blink-182. The pop singer disqualified from ‘American Idol’ season eight writes:

Hey Guys,
It has been ages! I started on a new band project called City (comma) State and the record is pretty much done. It is super exciting. I got to work with some amazing people. We will have news to come soon. But in the mean time there were a few songs that I was working on for my solo stuff that I never got to release or post. SO I decided to put them up for all of you. The new songs are “Together Without You” “La La” and “Runaway” Hope you like!
Joanna

Joanna Pacitti checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace (@joanna) on Monday (June 29), talking about how it’s been a year since her prematurely completed ‘American Idol’ experience began. She writes:

It’s been a while since I have done an official blog so I think it is time… considering I am in a strange mood and thinking a lot. I really can’t believe it was this time last year that I was thinking about auditioning for this little show called “American Idol” I was living in Michigan of all places (playing “housewife” hehe) and completely helpless. All I wanted to do is sing and share my voice and music with the world. For some CRAZY reason I have been pretty unlucky in this business but I truly believe (even still) that its for a reason and it is preparing me for something bigger. But I can’t help but be sad right now - Idol was an amazing experience for me and HUMBLING. I lined up for HOURS just like everyone else and made it through each round based on my talent. I made a lot of great friends and also built my confidence back up which I was in desperate need of. I am thankful for the time that I was a part of the show but I truly wish I was there longer - I think I deserved it.

A photo montage of Geffen recording artist Joanna set to her new song ‘Truly Amazing’ has been posted online. The singer wrote in a blog on her MySpace on Wednesday (August 8): “Hey Guys, So, I’m not sure if you noticed but I secretly snuck in one of my new songs onto the main page. I made a slide show to it. :) This song so far is one of my favorites because of the meaning. I think at every age in our life - men and woman go through trying to be what someone else wants you to be. In the song there are a lot of contradicting lyrics that people say and that in the end it doesn’t matter. You will always be WHO YOU ARE and nothing can change that - on inside or out. Yes, we all grow but we always remain the same person and we are all AMAZING and unique in our own way. People that try to change you will eventually see that you are TRULY AMAZING. It will definitely make you smile and feel good. Please let me know your thought on the ‘new sound’ Love you guys! Here are some pics from the studio! Joanna” The video and referenced pictures have since been removed.