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Happy Birthday, Allison Iraheta!
Allison Iraheta, Season 8's top girl, turns 20 today! Allison first appeared on American Idol when she was only 16 years old. In her time since the show she has grown so much as an artist and as a person.
Things are looking bright for Allison! After coming in fourth place during Season 8, Allison was signed by Jive Records and 19 Recordings and then recorded her album as she toured across the nation on the American Idols LIVE! 2009 Tour. On December 1, 2009, the redheaded rocker released her deb...
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Happy Birthday, Lee DeWyze!
America's ninth Idol, Lee DeWyze, turns 26 today! He tweeted, "Hey!!! Thank you all for the Birthday wishes :) can't believe it, goes by so fast!"
After winning American Idol in May 2010, Lee toured with the Top 10 of Season 9 on the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour. Lee released his post-Idol debut album, Live It Up, on November 16, 2010. The album features the single "Sweet Serendipity" and "Beautiful Like You," which Lee performed on a Season 10 results show.
Last summer, Lee announced that he ...
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Happy Birthday, Carmen Rasmusen!
Season 2 finalist Carmen Rasmusen turned 27 yesterday! Carmen was only 18 years old when she was a contestant on American Idol. Although Carmen was cut during the audition process in Hollywood, she was brought back for the wild card round of performances, and was not only selected for the Top 12, but she made it all the way to sixth place! After spending the summer on the American Idols LIVE! 2003 Tour with the Season 2 top finalists, Carmen worked on a self-titled EP which she released in ...
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American Idols LIVE! 2012
The votes were cast and your Top 10 were chosen! Now it's confirmed that they'll heat up arenas across North America, when American Idols LIVE! returns for another summer tour. The tour dates have not been released yet, but look for them in April!
American Idols LIVE! 2012 promises to be the best tour yet given the unbelievable talent this year! The Top 10 comprising the tour-Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Le...
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Remembering Whitney Houston
It's an unreal feeling to even type that subject line. Whitney Houston has had one of the most profound impacts on singers today, including the American Idols. Her vocals are unmatchable, as judge Randy Jackson always advises the Idol contestants to avoid singing a song by the big three: Whitney, Mariah, and Celine.
Many contestants have performed her songs on American Idol, including during auditions this season, or list her as an inspiration.
Idol Performances
Trenyce, Season 2 initial auditi...
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Kelly Clarkson to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl!
The first American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, will sing the national anthem as part of the Super Bowl XLVI pregame festivities at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, Feb. 5, the NFL announced today. This means that four American Idols will have performed the National Anthem in five years: Jordin Sparks (2008), Jennifer Hudson (2009), Carrie Underwood (2010), and now Kelly Clarkson (2012). Although this is Kelly's Super Bowl debut, she wowed fans with the National Anthem during Game 3 of the ...
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Happy Birthday, Thia Megia
Season 10's co-tenth place finalist, Thia Megia, turns 17 today! The Hayward, California native was our youngest contestant ever when she auditioned for American Idol in Milwaukee at the age of 15.
The teen made an impression on the judges and America with her take on big ballads including "Out Here On My Own," "Smile," and "Colors of the Wind." Thia got to join the rest of the Top 11 finalists all summer long on the American Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour, where she sang "Born This Way," "Who Says," "Ti...
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