America Idol Winner Auditions
'American Idol' Winner Auditions: High Notes & Humble Beginnings (VIDEO)
by David Ciminelli
Having waited tables or shoveled cow poo before becoming pop stars, famous people often don't care to rehash history. But when 'American Idol' is the vehicle that launched that superstar career, it's difficult to obscure the past with the sparkle of a Grammy and the gleam of platinum records, especially when the show's audition clips are some of the most fun viral videos out there.
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Getting Real with Randy Jackson
Earlier this month, American Idol judge Randy Jackson opened up about Season 9 of American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, hometown auditions, Idol alumni, and more.
During the hometown audition rounds, Randy has to sit through an innumerable amount of auditions which include the good, the bad, and the "interesting." However, he noticed many standout performers and he shared, There are some really talented girls that showed up this time. I also think that what changes the show from year to year are the c...
American Idol Rewind Returns this Saturday
Season 5 of American Idol Rewind is in full swing. The top rated syndicated series returns to national syndication on Saturday, January 30th (check local listings) with all-new episodes, exclusive Idol interviews and never-before-seen footage from one of the television and pop culture phenomenons best seasons to date. In the new episode premiere, viewers will relive how the Top 10 contestants were first revealed on the show, began to crack under the enormous pressure of the competition, experien...
Happy Birthday, Phil Stacey!
Season 6 finalist Phil Stacey turns 32 today. We first met Phil during auditions, when his wife gave birth to their second daughter, McKayla, while he was away. Luckily, he hurried back home with a golden ticket in his hand to meet the new bundle of joy. While on American Idol, Phil soared to the Top 6 and got to travel around the nation with the Top 10 finalists on the American Idols LIVE! 2007 Tour.
In spring of 2008, Phil Stacey released his self-titled debut album, which peaked at #8 on the ...
Song Choices From Orlando
Orlando auditions featured songs that are new, old, classic, and popular. Whether it was a song you heard a contestant sing or one that was featured in the background of the show, we have them all here for you.
Title: Treat Me Like Your Mother
Artist Version: The Dead Weather
Contestant: n/a
Title: When You Wish Upon A Star
Artist Version: Disney
Contestant: n/a
Title: Don't Stop Believin'
Artist Version: Glee Cast
Contestant: n/a
Title: I Feel Pretty
Artist Version: Naxos
Contestant: n/a
Title:...
Pants on the Ground Covers
During last weeks Atlanta auditions show, America was introduced to General Larry Platt, a 62 year old veteran who shared an original song he wrote entitled Pants on the Ground. The song has been sweeping the nation ever since, and many people have created videos of their covers of Pants on the Ground. Some covers are upbeat, some covers are touching, and others are just plain fun! Even Season 8 semi-finalist Alex Wagner-Trugman posted a wonderful acoustic cover of the song.
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Song Choices From Atlanta
The second episode of American Idols ninth season was filled with many earworms, including General Larry Platts original song, Pants on the Ground. In addition, four popular American Idol alumni had their songs featured on the show. Here are the songs sung or played in the background of Season 9s Atlanta auditions.
Title: Oh, Atlanta
Artist Version: Bad Company
Contestant: n/a
Title: Be Without You
Artist Version: Mary J. Blige
Contestant: n/a
Title: Lady Were Not Together Anymore
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