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 ...
Weekly Scoop: Gone Country
It's a big week in the world of country music--we've got the County Music Association Awards, co-hosted for the fourth time by Idol Carrie Underwood, and voting for the American Country Awards wraps this week. Many former finalists celebrate birthdays on November 8th.
Here's what some of your favorite Idols are up to this week:
11/7: David Cook performs at The Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH.
11/7: Jordin Sparks talks about her upcoming film, Sparkle, on Entertainment Tonight.
11/7: Happy Birthda...
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, George Huff!
Season 3's top placing guy, George Huff, celebrates his birthday today. He made it to the Top 12 as Simon Cowell's wild card pick, and found success singing tunes that showed off his smooth voice. Throughout the competition, George had a constant smile on his face.
After his time on American Idol, George followed his love of Gospel music and pursued a career in the genre. He released an album, Miracles, in 2005. The first single off the album, "Brighter Days," sold over 18,000 copies and w...
Happy Birthday, Jasmine Trias!
Season 3's third place finalist, Jasmine Trias, turns 25 today! American Idol found Jasmine during their first (and only) trip to Hawaii for auditions. Although Jasmine was just 17 when she was on Idol, she had success with big, powerful love songs.
In 2005, Jasmine released a self-titled CD. She has appeared on many TV shows and has been part of many commercial campaigns in Asia. Jasmine has also won awards for her music in Hawaii and the Philippines. Over the past several years, Jasmine has...
Happy Birthday, Justin Guarini!
American Idol's first runner-up, Justin Guarini, celebrates his birthday today. Justin had one of the most eventful years of his life, performing on Broadway and welcoming a son!
Justin made his Broadway debut in 2010 as Carlos in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown at the Lincoln Center Theater. Then, in February, Justin joined the cast of Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical American Idiot as Will. An even more important Will entered Justin's life on April 26, when he and wife Reina wel...
Happy Birthday, Amanda Overmyer!
Season 7 finalist Amanda Overmyer celebrated her 27th birthday on the 26th. The motorcycle-riding nurse from Indiana made it to the Top 11 of her season. Her smoky voice, rocker roots, and two-toned hair made her stand out from the crowd. Amanda wasn't afraid to sing rock music by artists and bands such as Janis Joplin, The Doors, and Joan Jett.
In the months following Amanda's time on American Idol, she worked on her debut album. The CD, Solidify, was released on December 10, 2008 via Chile...
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