Los Angeles Added As Final Audition City
In celebration of the series momentous 10th anniversary and in an effort to give tens of thousands of hopefuls the opportunity to audition, American Idol will host auditions in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22.
The 10th season of American Idol premieres January 2011 on FOX.
This summer we have had an exceptional turnout both in the number of people auditioning and the level of their talent, said Idol executive producer Ken Warwick. Los Angeles has always delivered great talent, and so...
Carrie to Host CMAs, Plus 2 Nominations
Carrie Underwood will host the 44th Annual CMA Awards for the third year in a row with Brad Paisley. The CMA Awards 2010 airs live on November 10th, and the award show is known as Country Musics Biggest Night.
CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore said, Carrie and Brad have done a tremendous job hosting and we are very happy to have them back again this year. They have developed a natural rhythm and have a great rapport with the audience both in the house and our fans watching at home. They e...
Fantasia’s New Album Tops the Charts
Just one week ago, American Idols third winner, Fantasia, released her third album. Back To Me debuted at #1 on the Billboards R&B Albums Chart and #2 on the Top 200 Albums Chart. With over 117,000 units sold since its August 24th release on J Records, Back To Me marks Fantasias first #1 R&B album and her highest Billboard Top 200 chart ranking.
Leading the way for the albums chart-topping debut is the hit single Bittersweet, which currently claims the #1 position on the Urban Adult Radi...
Happy Birthday, Camile Velasco!
Season 3 finalist Camile Velasco made it on American Idol after a successful audition in Hawaii. While on the show, Camile wore a red, yellow, and green wristband to represent reggae music, as Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley were her music inspirations.
Last year, Camile released a single called "Guava Jelly," which was produced by Stephen Marley. In January, she released a new single called Superstar in Japan. Camile often covers pop songs and uploads the videos for her fans on the web.
Happy Birthd...
Exclusive Interview with Tim Urban
When Season 9s seventh place finalist, Tim Urban, was in Los Angeles with the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour, he was battling with a strained voice from all of the singing and interviews hes been doing. However, he didnt let that stop him from sharing his post-tour plans, stories about his amazing fans, and opening up about a possible future in acting.
With the Idol tour wrapping up soon, Tim said, I dont like thinking about it being over. The best part of being on tour its clich, its what you ...
Exclusive Interview with Michael Lynche
Season 9s saved Idol, Michael Lynche, bounced back after the judges saved him from ninth place and he made it all the way to the Top 4. We caught up with Big Mike at the Los Angeles stop on the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour, and he opened up about his family, his future, and late night sandwiches.
Michael shared what he loves about touring, saying, My favorite part is getting to see the people because theyre really who make the show special. Getting this opportunity and getting the chance to ha...
Idols in the News
Some of American Idols top finalists are making news this week. Check out announcements from a handful of your favorites!
Season 2s American Idol, Ruben Studdard, will perform at the Hit Man: David Foster & Friends concert at the Ballroom of The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place in Jakarta, Indonesia in October, 2010. The concert will celebrate David Fosters career spanning close to 40 years. Other performers include Natalie Cole, The Canadian Tenors, and Charice Pempengco. Ruben has collaborated w...
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