Idols in the News
Many of your favorite American Idols have been in the news lately for upcoming albums, appearances, and more. Here are some of the Idols that have appeared in the news this week.
Idols Featured on NOW CDs:
American Idols Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, and Jordin Sparks will be featured on NOW Thats What I Call Faith CD, which brings together 16 inspiring hits by top pop and Christian artists. The album, which will be released on March 23rd, includes Carries Jesus, Take The Wheel, Jordins One ...
Happy Birthday, Chris Richardson!
Season 6 finalist Chris Richardson celebrates his 26th birthday today. While Chris was a contestant on American Idol, he soared through the semifinals and into the finals. He did a good job of picking songs that suited his modern pop-rock vocals. It wasnt until American Idols seventh season when contestants could start playing musical instruments, so Chris was unable to showcase his talent on the piano, guitar, and drums during his season. Chris spent the summer after Season 6 touring around the...
Kris Allen to Kick Off Idol Gives Back
American Idols Kris Allen will travel to Haiti with the United Nations Foundation to raise further awareness of the countrys continuing needs after last months earthquake. During the Idol results show on Thursday, Feb. 25 8/7c, Kris will perform "Let It Be" and he will share footage of his trip to raise awareness and funds that will benefit those in need via one of this years Idol Gives Back beneficiaries, the UN Foundation.
During the show, viewers will be asked to support the efforts in Haiti ...
Song Choices From Los Angeles
In American Idols hometown of sunny Los Angeles, California, Season 9 hopefuls auditioned with some great song choices. Idol also played many songs throughout the show to set the mood. Wondering what song you've been singing since Tuesday night? Here is a full list of songs played or sung during the Los Angeles hometown auditions episode.
Title: Hooray for Hollywood
Artist Version: Benny Goodman
Contestant: n/a
Title: Tik Tok
Artist Version: Ke$ha
Contestant: n/a
Title: Complicated
Artist Vers...
Happy Birthday, Ellen DeGeneres!
American Idols newest judge, Ellen DeGeneres, celebrates her birthday today, and the Emmy Award-winning host has many reasons to celebrate. This September, we announced that Ellen joined the American Idol family as the newest judge. She will make her American Idol debut during the Hollywood week audition episodes, premiering on Tuesday, February 9th.
After making her big American Idol announcement on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen opened up about how she got the position and what makes her a go...
Hope for Haiti on FOX Tonight
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was hit by an earthquake that has caused mass devastation to the Caribbean nation. As a result, broadcast and cable networks will join forces tonight to simulcast an earthquake relief global telethon for Haiti.
Tune in to FOX on January 22 at 8/7c for Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief. Some of the greatest musicians around will perform at the benefit concert, which will be broadcast from New York, London, Los Angeles, and Haiti. One of the supe...
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