Skylar Laine Talks about her Idol Journey
Skylar Laine, the talented country singer from Brandon, MS, was eliminated last week, going out in the number five spot. The next morning Skylar chatted with press about her elimination, the upcoming tour and what she plans for her first album.
When asked about her elimination Skylar said, "Well, I wasn't surprised because, I don't know, I just got a gut feeling when I came back up there and I stood there and I told Hollie, I said, "I think you're about to be surprised," because she though...
Weekly Scoop: Jennifer Lopez to Perform on Thursday’s Show
Only four contestants remain! Who are you rooting for? Watch them perform Wednesday at 8/7c and get a special treat when judge Jennifer Lopez performs her new single, "Dance Again" at 8/7c on Thursday's results show. Plus, Season 7 winner David Cook returns to American Idol to perform his hit "The Last Song I'll Write For You"!
While you wait for the show check out where some of your favorite Idol alumni are performing this week!
Tuesday 5/8
Justin Guarini appears in Ghost Brothers of Darkland C...
Tweets of the Week: Tweets from Beautiful Peeps
What a week of performances on Idol! See what the celebs, judges, and Idol finalists had to say in 140 characters or less!
Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)
@SLaineAI11 You're amazing, girl! Now hurry up and get to Nashville! May 3
Minka Kelly (@minkakelly)
I'm def on triangle! RT @YO_RANDYJACKSON Me @minkakelly and @themandymoore are going to start a singing group! #idol May 2
Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore)
#Americanidol mania w @minkakelly and @rp1313!! Too much fun! Can honestly say that @jlo...
Scotty, Jennifer Hudson, and Mandisa Receive Billboard Nominations
The 2012 Billboard Music Awards nominations have been announced, and three American Idol alumni are in the running!
Top New Artist
Scotty McCreery
Top Country Album
Clear As Day by Scotty McCreery
Top R&B Album
I Remember Me by Jennifer Hudson
Top Christian Song
"Stronger" by Mandisa
The award show will air live on Sunday, May 20 from The MGM Grand.
Watch Scotty's Season 11 results show performance of "Water Tower Town."
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Happy Birthday, Anthony Fedorov!
Season 4's fourth place finalist, Anthony Fedorov, celebrates his birthday today. Anthony has been very busy since his time on American Idol.
Last year, Anthony was in Japan starring as Joseph in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, he reprised his role as Prince Christopher in the one-night-only production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella in Nashville, released his first EP called Never Over, and penned and performed a song inspired by the 10th anniversary of the September 11, ...
Top 5 Results and Top 4 Week
Last night, the Top Four Finalists were revealed - Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. One of them will be crowned the next American Idol! After America cast a season-high of nearly 60 million votes for their favorite finalists, it also was revealed tonight that Skylar Laine had received the fewest number of votes and was eliminated from the competition.
With only three performance shows left in the season, tune in next week, Wednesday, May 9 at 8/7c, when the To...
See Scotty McCreery on Tour
Season 10 American Idol Scotty McCreery has had a successful year with his platinum album, Clear As Day, touring with Brad Paisley, and getting into college.
Soon, the North Carolina native will be performing in several towns around North America. What a cool summer vacation for this student! See where he's headed.
Tour Itinerary:
May 26
Atlanta, GA
Turner Field
June 3
Virginia Beach, VA
5th Street Stage
June 17
Chicago, IL
House of Blues
June 26
Del Mar, CA
San Diego County Fair - Gran...