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The New American Idol, Lee DeWyze
Soon after Lee DeWyze won the title of American Idol, he opened up on a press call. The Mount Prospect, Illinois native talked about his new album, meeting other Idols, and more.
Lee never compromised who he was throughout the grueling competition. Whether it is on the show or on camera or off the camera, I stay true to myself, Lee stated. I really wanted my experience on the show to be about me and my performing and my music. I think I can connect with an audience because I know what it's like ...
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Kellie Pickler is Engaged
American Idol sweetheart and Season 5 Finalist Kellie Pickler is engaged to Kyle Jacobs. The two met over 2.5 years ago and songwriter Kyle proposed to Kellie on a Florida Beach on June 15th, her late grandmother Fayes birthday. Kellie told PEOPLE, It turned out to be the most amazing day of my life. My whole world changed. We both feel like we got my grandmother's blessing.
No wedding date has been revealed as of yet, and currently Kellie is busy on tour with the Rascal Flatts. To see when Kel...
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Happy Birthday, Scott MacIntyre!
Season 8 finalist Scott MacIntyre turns 25 today. Just a year ago, the Arizona singer was gearing up to travel the nation with the Season 8 Top 10 Idols, and since then he has released a Christmas EP, an album, and performed on Season 9 of American Idol.
We first met Scott during hometown auditions, when we learned that this legally blind contestant could not only sing, but hes also an amazing piano player and a music scholar. On the show, Scott found success covering songs by Billy Joel and Bru...
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Crystal Bowersox Signs with 19/Jive
American Idols Season 9 runner-up, Crystal Bowersox, has signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records. Crystal is currently gearing up for the upcoming American Idol tour which kicks off July 1st at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit. The talented 24-year old singer/songwriter is expected to release her debut album later this year.
Crystal, who hails from Ohio, began playing music at ten years old. Her bluesy, folk rock sound, which was influenced by the likes of Melissa Etheridge and Janis Joplin, m...
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American Idol Season 10 Auditions
Before American Idol, Lee DeWyze worked as a paint store clerk in Mt. Prospect, IL. Kris Allen was a college student from Conway, AR. David Cook tended bar in Blue Springs, MO. Chris Daughtry was a service advisor at a car dealership in Greensboro, NC. Carrie Underwood lived on a farm in Checotah, OK. Jennifer Hudson was a cruise ship performer from Chicago, IL. Kelly Clarkson was a waitress from Dallas, TX. One audition changed the rest of their lives.
Once again, aspiring singers will have...
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Happy Birthday, Kris Allen!
Season 8s American Idol, Kris Allen, celebrates his big 25th birthday today! Hes only been around for a quarter of a century, but Kris has lived a lot of life over the past two years. Since the husband from Conway, Arkansas became the 2009 American Idol, hes traveled the nation on tour with the Season 8 Top 10, released an album, volunteered with Idol Gives Back in Haiti, toured the country to promote his self-titled album, and scored three No. 1s on the Billboard charts.
How will Kris celebrat...
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A Candid Crystal
Soon after Crystal Bowersox became the runner-up on Season 9 of American Idol, she opened up to press on a conference call. The singer talked about her journey on the show, the upcoming tour, and her future.
The Elliston, Ohio native got to perform with Alanis Morissette on the Season 9 finale. I thought Alanis was amazing, Crystal shared. She has a kind, gentle spirit. We didnt talk very much. It was more like quick hellos and hugs. It was very genuine, and then, performing was really where we ...
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