Happy Birthday, Jessica Sierra!
Season 4 finalist Jessica Sierra is having a birthday today. By coming in tenth placed during her season on American Idol, Jessica got to spend the summer of 2005 touring the country with her fellow finalists. After her time on American Idol, Jessica performed concerts for causes including the Special Olympics, U.S. troops overseas, and more. Towards the end of 2006, Jessica released a single titled "Unbroken," and in early 2008, Jessica released an EP called Deepest Secret. After getting ...
Happy Birthday, Jon Peter Lewis!
Season 3 finalist Jon Peter Lewis celebrates his birthday today. After his run on American Idol, Jon spent time composing original music. Jon's birthday also marks the fifth anniversary of the release of his debut album, Stories From Hollywood. This record made Jon the first Idol finalist to independently release an album of original songs.
Jon's sophomore album, Break the Silence, dropped on July 22, 2009. The CD received rave reviews from critics and fans and even receive a "Critic's Choice" r...
Happy Birthday, Andrew Garcia!
Season 9's Andrew Garcia celebrates his 26th birthday today. The Moreno Valley, CA native wowed American Idol viewers during Season 9 auditions with hits like Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning" and former Idol judge Paula Abdul's "Straight Up." He made it all the way until the Top 9 Elvis Presley week, when he was eliminated with his fellow contestant and good friend Katie Stevens. Andrew was best friends with winner Lee DeWyze on the show, and he got to spend summer 2010 touring the nation with his fe...
Happy Birthday, Nikki McKibbin!
Nikki McKibbin, the third place finalist from the first season of American Idol, celebrates her birthday today. While on American Idol, the Texas native infused her edgy rocker style into her performances. Although she was in the bottom every week of the finals except for one, she made it all the way until the penultimate week of the season.
In 2007, Nikki released her first album, Unleashed. To promote the CD, she toured with Texas heavy metal band Rivethead. Nikki later released two singles, "...
Happy Birthday, Leah LaBelle!
Season 3's Leah LaBelle celebrates her 25th birthday today. Just 17 years old at the time, Leah was chosen by Paula Abdul as one of the wildcard contestants to advance in the competition. She was eliminated in 12th place.
Leah's parents immigrated to America from Bulgaria, which has inspired Leah to work hard to make her singing dreams come true. Leah has performed with hit singer Keri Hilson and she sang back-up vocals for Season 6 American Idol Jordin Sparks. Leah even appears in Jordin's mu...
Happy Birthday, Michael Lynche!
Season 9's fourth place finalist, Michael Lynche, celebrates his 28th birthday today. Michael will always be remembered for the birth of his daughter while he was at Hollywood auditions, and for being saved during the Top 9 Lennon-McCartney Songbook results show. After the judges used the save on Big Mike, he lasted for another five weeks in the competition! Watch the dramatic moment when Michael was saved by the judges. Mike and Casey Abrams are tied for most weeks lasted after "the save" - fiv...
Happy Birthday, Casey James!
Season 9's second runner-up, Casey James, celebrates his 29th birthday today! Time after time, the judges complimented Casey James on his outstanding guitar playing and on his honest vocals.
Last August, the Cool, TX native signed a record deal with Sony Nashville and 19 Recordings/BNA Records. In March, Casey joined popular Country duo Sugarland on their The Incredible Machine Tour. Casey is currently in the studio working on his highly anticipated BNA Records debut album, set for release later...
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