Happy Birthday, David Cook!
America's seventh Idol, David Cook, turns 28 today. In honor of David's special day, fans are donating $28 to Race for Hope page. Last year, fans raised more than $12,000 in one day-talk about a great gift! David returns to the Annual Race for Hope on May 1, 2011 in Washington, DC for his third year to help raise awareness and funding to benefit the brain tumor community. The Race for Hope is in its 14th year and David's team is looking to become the top fundraising team for the third time in a...
Welcome Home, Idol Winners!
"Every Superstar Begins With A Dream." Your nine American Idol winners took time out of their busy schedules to show the Idol crew around their hometown. In nine never-before-seen videos, we hear from the families, friends, community members, and teachers of Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, and Lee DeWyze. See how small towns rallied around their local stars and stood by them when they became household names....
This Week in Idol History
The middle of November has always been a popular time for American Idol winners to release their debut albums. This week in Idol history, Carrie Underwood, David Cook, Kris Allen, and Jordin Sparks released their post-Idol albums, and Lee DeWyze joins this talented group now with his release of Live It Up.
On November 15, 2005, Carrie Underwood released her debut album, Some Hearts. The album has been certified platinum an amazing seven times by the RIAA. It was not only the number one selling a...
Jason Castro’s Upcoming Album
Season 7s fourth place finalist,Jason Castro, will release another record, Who I Am, on November 9th exclusively on his website and at all Christian retailers. This album is a unique collection of songs; featuring five fresh tracks including the new single You Are to hit the Christian AC airwaves in October, alongside five fan-favorites from his self-titled debut album released this past spring.
Even though many of the songs are personal to him, Jason doesnt mind giving listeners a view into his...
Idols in the News
Some of your favorite Idols are making headlines this week. Check it out!
Season 7s American Idol, David Cook, hit a milestone last week. His single Come Back to Me crossed the 500,000 download threshold, making it eligible for RIAAs GOLD certification. This latest benchmark of David's success adds to his previous achievements of attaining one platinum album and two platinum singles.
Two other American Idol winners made news this week. Season 3 American Idol Fantasia found herself at the top of ...
Daughtry Does It Again
Chris Daughtrys unstoppable band, Daughtry, has achieved their 36th No. 1 hit on the Billboard charts. No Surprise, the first single off Daughtrys sophomore album Leave This Town, went to No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary Recurrents chart.
With Daughtrys addition to the charts, the American Idol contestants have now accumulated 274 #1s to date:
Kelly Clarkson 56
Carrie Underwood 46
Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) 36*
Fantasia 21
Ruben Studdard 16
Jennifer Hudson 13
Clay Aiken 11
Mandisa 10
Kimbe...
American Idol Season 10 Auditions
Before American Idol, Lee DeWyze worked as a paint store clerk in Mt. Prospect, IL. Kris Allen was a college student from Conway, AR. David Cook tended bar in Blue Springs, MO. Chris Daughtry was a service advisor at a car dealership in Greensboro, NC. Carrie Underwood lived on a farm in Checotah, OK. Jennifer Hudson was a cruise ship performer from Chicago, IL. Kelly Clarkson was a waitress from Dallas, TX. One audition changed the rest of their lives.
Once again, aspiring singers will have...
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