Happy Birthday, Adam Lambert!
Just one year ago, the country was introduced to Adam Lambert on the Season 8 San Francisco auditions episode. Since stepping onto the scene, Adam has become a household name.
With his Top 36 performance of Satisfaction, Adam sailed into the Top 13. His bold song choices and impeccable vocals contributed to his safety week after week, eventually making him the Season 8 runner-up. Soon after Season 8 wrapped, Adam was signed to 19 Recordings and licensed to RCA Records. While touring around the c...
Song Choices from Dallas
Auditions in the Lone Star State brought out big talent and song choices from the contestants. Whether it was sung by a contestant or added to the background of the show by American Idol, you can find all of the song choices below, including the several original songs performed at Dallas auditions.
Title: Hooray for Hollywood
Artist Version: Benny Goodman
Contestant: n/a
Title: Untouchables Theme
Artist Version: City of Prague Philharmonic
Contestant: n/a
Title: Wait For You
Artist Version: Ell...
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...
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.
Form...
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...
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