Crystal Bowersox celebrates her quarter-century birthday today! Currently, the top female of Season 9 is traveling the country with the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour, and on her birthday she will be performing at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.
The Ohio native has had quite a year. She went from singing in subways to being the most popular female contestant on the most popular TV show. Crystal first won over the judges with her version of A Natural Woman during Hollywood Week auditions, and they continually praised her week after week. Simon Cowell ended his nine-season judging gig after Crystal performed Patty Griffins Up To The Mountain by saying, This is the final critique I'm ever gonna give: That was outstanding.
After becoming the Season 9 runner-up, Crystal was signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records and is expected to release her first album by the end of 2010. She has also taken the time from her busy schedule to fight for a cause she believes in -- juvenile diabetes awareness.
Happy Birthday, Mamasox! (And twin brother Karl Bowersox)
Yesterday, Crystal opened up exclusively to American Idol about life on the road, her upcoming album, and her fans. Read the interview.
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