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America voted and the Top 10 finalists were revealed: DeAndre Brackensick, Hollie Cavanagh, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, Elise Testone, and Erika Van Pelt.
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Casey James Releases Debut Self-Titled Album Today!
Season 9's Casey James releases his debut album, Casey James, today. The 11 song album showcases the Texas native's country roots. Casey co-produced the album and played both electric and acoustic guitar throughout.
Casey co-wrote 9 of the 11 songs on the album including the first single. He collaborated with some of the top writers in Nashville including Terry McBride, Chris Lindsey, Bob DiPiero, and Brett James. Of writing with those talents, he says, "I've learned a lot. These guys are ...
Haley Reinhart Releases First Single, “Free”
Season 10's second runner-up Haley Reinhart released her first single, "Free", today. Don't miss Haley's return to American Idol stage THURSDAY at 8/7c when she performs "Free" LIVE at the Top 10 results show! The single is available on iTunes now.
The singer will follow with the release of her debut album, Listen Up!, May, 22nd. According to USA Today, Listen Up! includes co-writing efforts with Mike Elizondo, busbee, Rob Kleiner, Rune Westberg and Chris Seefried. "Along with the album's pop un...
Weekly Scoop: Haley Reinhart to Perform Thursday on American Idol
This week promises to be an exciting one as the Top 10 take on the songs of Billy Joel WEDNESDAY at 8/7c on FOX! Season 10 favorite, Haley Reinhart, returns on the Thursday results show to perform LIVE! Lana Del Rey will also perform on Thursday's show. Last week we said goodbye to Shannon Magrane. See what happened after her elimination. While you wait for the show to air also check out these performances from last week.
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Kelly Clarkson performs at the Maverik Center in Salt Lake Ci...
James Durbin Interview and Photo Gallery
Season 10 finalist James Durbin was in Burbank, CA earlier this month to rock for a cause. He performed alongside singer/musician Orianthi, as well as dozens of students at an event called "Help Kids Rock!" to support the Rock School Scholarship Fund. The Rock School Scholarship Fund (RSSF) provides tuition and instruments to kids ages 7 to 17 who want to attend any rock music school in the U.S.A., but whose parents do not have the financial means. With music programs being cut back in publi...
Shannon Magrane’s Idol Ride
Last week, we lost the young, talented, and beautiful Shannon Magrane from the Season 11 competition. The morning after her elimination, I hopped on a press call with her to find out about just missing the tour, how her life has changed, and her Idol friends.
Shannon will miss a lot about the competition, but what she'll miss most is "all of the ten contestants," she shared. "I feel so amazing that I was surrounded by them because they know exactly what they want in their music and they're so sm...
Vote for Adam Lambert and James Durbin in Musical Madness
MTV News is holding "Musical March Madness," a competition between rock artists/bands that is voted on by fans. During Round 1 in the West Bracket, 16-seed James Durbin beat number one-seed Foo Fighters! Now in the "Sweet Sixteen" round, he's up against Best Coast. Meanwhile, Season 8 star Adam Lambert was the 11-seed and bested number six-seed Foster the People! He's now facing off against number three-seed Blink-182.
See the bracket and vote for your Idols!
Both James and Adam are scheduled to...