Vote Scotty McCreery For ACM New Artist of the Year
Scotty McCreery had the year of his life in 2011, but 2012 is shaping up to be just as big! The newly certified platinum American Idol is a semi-finalist for the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Award's New Artist of the Year honor!
Fan voting for ACM New Artist of the Year begins at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 16th, 2012. Help vote Scotty McCreery into the final 3 nominees. Fans can vote once a day until 12pm ET on January 30. The 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will air LIVE from...
Carrie Underwood’s Foundation Raises Big Money
American Idol Carrie Underwood made wishes come true this holiday season for the schools in her hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma with donations amounting to $350,000 through her C.A.T.S. Foundation - Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation. Each of the four schools - Marshall Elementary, Checotah Intermediate School, Checotah Middle School, and Checotah High School - learned just in time for Christmas that they would receive the necessary funds from C.A.T.S. to fulfill various school needs. T...
Stefano Langone Signs with Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records has announced the signing of American Idol Season 10 finalist, Stefano Langone. The announcement came from Disney Music Group and Hollywood Records EVP, Ken Bunt.
"We are very excited to have Stefano on our roster," remarked Ken Bunt. "He's an incredibly talented vocalist and songwriter. His story is very inspiring and we are looking forward to helping him achieve his goals."
Stefano began singing and playing piano during childhood in his hometown of Kent, Washington. Stefano's...
American Idol Wins Sixth People’s Choice Award
Last night, the 38th People's Choice Awards were held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, home of the Idol finales. Fans had the opportunity to vote over the past few months, and American Idol took home the award for Favorite TV Competition Show!
This is the sixth PCA win for Idol, who also brought home the crystal trophy in 2011, 2010, 2007, 2006, and 2005.
You like us! You really like us!
Thank you to everyone who voted for American Idol! Watch the people's favorite competition show when Seas...
Jennifer Hudson Releases Her First Book
Season 3 star Jennifer Hudson shares her amazing story of dreaming big, winning big, and losing big in her first-ever book, I Got This. This uplifting memoir tells the story of Jennifer's meteoric rise from American Idol to Dreamgirls to her amazing weight loss on the Weight Watchers diet plan. The book is available now in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook wherever books are sold.
Jennifer will be visiting bookstores and Weight Watchers locations across the country to meet fans and to sign copies ...
Happy Birthday, Nadia Turner!
Season 4's eighth place finalist, Nadia Turner, celebrates her birthday today. The Miami, Florida native sailed through the semi-finals and into the finals in 2005. Her big hair, bigger voice, and sense of style made her a popular contestant on American Idol.
Since her time on the show, Nadia has dabbled in many areas of entertainment. In 2006, Nadia co-hosted The View. The next year, she starred in the Urban Romantic Comedy Lord Help Us. From August 4th-14th of 2008, Nadia went on a USO tou...
Weekly Scoop: One Week Until Premiere
With one week until American Idol's eleventh season premiere, see what some of the Idol alumni are up to this week:
Tuesday, January 10
Randy Jackson appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jennifer Hudson releases her book, I Got This; appears on Dr. Oz.; appears on 106 & Park.
Wednesday, January 11
Mark your calendar: American Idol Season 11 premieres one week from today!
Jennifer Hudson book signing at Weight Watchers Center 139 E. 57th in New York, NY.
Happy Birthday, Nadia Turner!
Thursday, Janua...
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