Happy Birthday, Jordin Sparks!
America's sixth Idol, Jordin Sparks, turns 21 today! When the Glendale, Arizona native auditioned for American Idol, she was only 16 years old. To date, Jordin remains the youngest American Idol winner.
Three years ago, Jordin released her self-titled debut album, which was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album included the hot singles "Tattoo," "No Air," and "One Step at a Time." Jordin became the first American Idol alum to sing The National Ant...
Happy Birthday, Melinda Doolittle!
Season 6s humble second runner-up, Melinda Doolittle, celebrates her birthday today. The charitable singer has a big birthday wish. She took to her official website and posted a special video, saying, I am not normally a person to ask for gifts for my birthday, but this year Ive come up with the most amazing gift in the entire worldI have been involved with an organization called Malaria No More for the last three yearsits a $10 bed net, thats all it takes--$10, and you are saving lives. Watch M...
Idol Round-Up
American Idol winner Fantasias newest album, Back To Me, sold nearly 117,000 entering her on The Billboard 200 chart at #2.She was the only Idol alum that made the Billboard chart's Top 40 this week.Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, and Chris Daughtry also have albums in the Top 200. In addition, Fantasia's album debuted at #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart.The American Idols have now accumulated 279 #1s to date, counting all national, domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Gro...
Happy Birthday, Elliott Yamin!
Season 5s Elliott Yamin turns 32 today. Its hard to believe it was five years ago that Elliott made a name for himself on American Idol. His warm personality, smooth vocals, and his doting mother Claudette made him one of the most beloved contestants ever on the show. Since his time on Idol, Elliott has had a lot of success in the music industry, but he always makes time to help those in need.
Elliott has released the albums Elliott Yamin, Fight for Love, and the holiday records Sounds of the Se...
Daughtry’s New Album Goes Platinum
Daughtry has done it again! The rock group, fronted by American Idol alum Chris Daughtry, released their sophomore album Leave This Town in July and the band announced that their album has been certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A.
The album had a strong showing from the start, entering the Billboard 200 chart, the Digital Albums Chart, and the Rock Chart at #1. This made Chris the first American Idol to have two consecutive #1 albums, which Carrie Underwood later accomplished with Play On in Novem...
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