Happy Birthday, RJ Helton!
The first American Idol contestant to ever receive a wild card, RJ Helton, celebrates his birthday today. As part of American Idols first season, RJ was one of five people given a second chance to receive a spot in the finals via the wild card, and with his performance of Stevie Wonders Lately, RJ moved on to the Top 10. His journey didn't end there; RJ made it all the way to fifth place.
In 2004, RJ released an album called Real Life, which he also helped co-write. The Christian-oriented album ...
Anoop Desai’s Debut Album is Out Now
Season 8s Top 6 finalist, Anoop Desai, released his debut album today. Named All Is Fair, the EP includes his first single, My Name. The album is already climbing the iTunes Pop Charts, even in its first day of release!
After touring the nation with the American Idols LIVE! 2009 tour, Anoop moved to Los Angeles to begin working on All Is Fair. The soulful singer mixed pop, R&B, and Indian influences to create his own sound. Since Anoop put out the album without the support of a major record ...
Happy Birthday, Nikko and Scott!
This week, two Season 4 finalists celebrate their birthdays: Nikko Smith and Scott Savol.
Ninth place finalist Nikko Smith turned 28 years old on April 28th. The Comeback Kid had a rollercoaster ride on Idols fourth season when he was originally voted off during the semi-finals round. After contestant Mario Vasquez left the competition, Nikko was invited back and made it to ninth place. As a result of being in the Top 10 Idols, he spent the summer on tour with his fellow finalists. About a year ...
Happy Birthday, Nikko and Scott!
This week, two Season 4 finalists celebrate their birthdays: Nikko Smith and Scott Savol.
Ninth place finalist Nikko Smith turned 28 years old on April 28th. The Comeback Kid had a rollercoaster ride on Idols fourth season when he was originally voted off during the semi-finals round. After contestant Mario Vasquez left the competition, Nikko was invited back and made it to ninth place. As a result of being in the Top 10 Idols, he spent the summer on tour with his fellow finalists. About a year ...
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