Happy Birthday, Jim Verarros
We first met Jim Verraros when he was just 19 years old. The Season 1 finalist is celebrating his 29th birthday today! Many people remember Jim as the contestant who was fluent in American Sign Language because both of his parents are deaf.
Jim performed on the first ever semifinals show and advanced to the Top 10 with his performance of "When I Fall in Love" by Nat King Cole. Although Jim was eliminated during the Top 10's Motown Week, he went on to have a successful career in music. In 2004, h...
Jennifer Hudson’s New Single
American Idol Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson was just in Miami shooting the new video for her recently released single "Think Like A Man". The single, which is the lead track from the motion picture Think Like A Man, features Ne-Yo and Rick Ross.
Jennifer has been keeping busy lately, starring in the FOX flick The Three Stooges, to be released April 13th. This multitalented star also just released her first book, I Got This, in January. Read more about it now.
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Happy Birthday, Lindsey Cardinale!
Season 4's Top 12 finalist, Lindsey Cardinale, celebrated her birthday yesterday. Only 19 years old when the Ponchatoula, Louisiana native auditioned for American Idol, Lindsey showed her smoky vocals singing songs like "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" and "Knock on Wood." Since her time on American Idol, Lindsey has pursued music, going down the country music route. She released two singles, "Drive" and "Nothin' Like a Dream" and continues to perform shows around the southern part of the U...
Lee DeWyze Joins Gable Heart Beats Foundation
American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze has joined forces with the Gable Heart Beats Foundation. Together, they will continue the drive to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and other forms of heart disease, in addition to promoting mandatory heart screenings for young people everywhere.
Lee joins fellow American Idol contestant Andrew Garcia, who joined the Gable Heart Beats Community in November 2010. Both are part of a growing community of athletes, musicians, come...
Carrie Underwood to Release New Album, May 1
In anticipation of what is expected to be one of this year's hottest album releases, it was announced today that Carrie Underwood's new CD will be released on Tuesday, May 1. Produced by Mark Bright, the forthcoming album was featured inEntertainment Weekly's recent "10 albums we can't wait for."This will be the fourth studio album on 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville for the five-time Grammy winner.The debut single co-written by Carrie, "Good Girl," will be released to country radio on February 23...
Chat About St. Louis
It's the last night of hometown auditions, and TONIGHT we're off to St. Louis, MO, where we first discovered Carrie Underwood. See who will standout in the Show-Me state at 8/7c on FOX. Join the discussion with fellow fans right here on AmericanIdol.com. Login with your Twitter, Facebook, or American Idol accounts and discuss the episode below.
In addition to chatting here, you can also share your comments on Twitter with #Idol and post your comments on Facebook.
Check back Thursday after ...
Chat About Portland Auditions
It's the last week of hometown auditions, and TONIGHT we're off to Portland, Oregon. See who will blossom in the City of Roses at 8/7c on FOX. Join the discussion with fellow fans right here on AmericanIdol.com. Login with your Twitter, Facebook, or American Idol accounts and discuss the Portland episode below.
In addition to chatting here, you can also share your comments on Twitter with #Idol and post your comments on Facebook.
Check back Thursday after the show to watch memorable auditions...
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