Round Up: Idol Weddings, The Glee Project Winner, and More
The Huffington Post named Season 10's Haley Reinhart one of the "15 New, Young Artists On The Rise." The article mentioned her "larger-than-life voice," her three consecutive standing ovations, and her awesome duet with Tony Bennett. Haley is currently signed to Interscope Records and is working on her debut album. Read our exclusive interview with Haley from the American Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour.
It was a big week for Season 8 marriages...
Yesterday, August 21, Season 8's ninth place finalist, Meg...
Lauren Alaina Reveals Album Name and Release Date
American Idol Season 10's top girl, Lauren Alaina, will release her debut album, Wildflower, on October 11. She's been working on her album while on the American Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour.
"I have always dreamed of making an album and I can't believe it's actually happening," Lauren says. "It's because of the fans who voted for me on American Idol that I am here, so I am dedicating this album to them. I hope they love it!"
For the album Lauren recorded "She's a Wildflower," written by Hillary Lindse...
Scotty McCreery Reveals Album Name and Release Date
Scotty McCreerywill release his much-anticipated debut album,Clear As Day, on Oct. 4.
"We've been working hard on this album not only in Nashville, but in studios across the country because I've been on the Idol tour," he says. "We're putting what I believe are the best songs we could find on it and I really hope everyone likes it. The whole experience has been amazing! I love working with my album producer, Mark Bright, and have gotten to work with some of the best musicians in Nashville!"
"I c...
Kelly Clarkson Announces New Album, Single, and Website
America's first Idol, Kelly Clarkson, just announced the release of her fifth studio album, Stronger. The album will be released on October 25, and the first single off the album, titled "Mr. Know It All," will debut on Kelly's revamped website (KellyClarkson.com) in a special live webcast hosted by Kelly on August 30. The single will be available for purchase on iTunes on September 5.
Kelly said on her official site, "Can't wait for y'all to hear the new single! The band and I are really excite...
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You've seen them on the stage, now own a piece of theAmerican Idols LIVE!2011Tour with the official online store. From t-shirts and hoodies to posters and bracelets, we've got it all right here at your fingertips--literally! Plus, you don't have to wait in a long line to make a purchase.
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Exclusive Tour Interview with Paul McDonald
While touring around the country with the Season 10 American Idol Tour, we caught up with 8th place finalist Paul McDonald to find out about the Nashville show, pranks, and his upcoming wedding.
Paul McDonald talked about the amazing parts of touring. "The best thing about being on tour is probably performing in front of these gigantic crowds," Paul said. "There are thousands of people every night and it's cool to get to see and interact with the folks that sent you through this show and who sup...
Happy Birthday, Alexis Grace!
Season 8 finalist Alexis Grace celebrated her 24th birthday on Sunday. Her eleventh place ouster shocked American Idol viewers across the country, as the Memphis mom had been an early favorite.
Although Alexis was part of a talented group of semifinalists, her performance of Aretha Franklin's "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" showed that the pint-sized singer had soul. She was chosen to be a Season 8 finalist alongside Michael Sarver and Danny Gokey. During the Top 13's Michael Jac...
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