Happy Birthday, Jasmine Murray!
Season 8 finalist Jasmine Murray was just 16 years old when she auditioned for American Idol, and yesterday she turned 19! The Mississippi native may have been one of the youngest contestants, but she showed a lot of maturity in her voice and the way she carried herself.
During the auditions round, we learned that Jasmine has a very close relationship with her mother and her older sisters, and all of them accompanied Jasmine at auditions. Throughout her run in the competition, Jasmine chose youn...
Kara DioGuardi Steps Down
Kara DioGuardi is stepping down from her role as a judge on American Idol. DioGuardi joined American Idol as a judge in the series eighth season.
I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best time to leave Idol, said DioGuardi. I am very proud to have been associated with American Idol it has truly been an amazing experience. I am grateful to FOX, FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, as well as the cast, crew and contestants, for all th...
Scott MacIntyre’s First Post-Idol Album
A year after inspiring audiences worldwide as a finalist on the eighth season of American Idol, Scott MacIntyre will release his first post-Idol CD, Heartstrings, on March 11. The album will be available on iTunes and at his website, www.scottmacintyre.com. The release date coincides with his return to American Idol on the March 11th results show, when he will take the stage to perform with Matt Giraud on the same evening that the Season 9 Top 12 are revealed.
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