Happy Birthday, Rickey Smith!
Rickey Smith, the always smiling Season 2 finalist, was known on the show for his personality, humor (who could forget Hercules, Hercules, Hercules!?), and smooth R&B voice. Although he was compared to the singers like Brian McKnight and R. Kelly, Rickey actually has formal training in opera, and hoped to go down the opera route after American Idol!
After making it to eighth place on the show, Rickey was able to go on tour with the Season 2 finalists, and then he settled in Los Angeles for a...
Happy Birthday, Anthony Fedorov!
Season 4s Anthony Fedorov turns 25 years old today. The fourth place finalist has had a solid career in musical theater since his days on American Idol. In 2007, Anthony starred as Matt in the off-Broadway show, The Fantasticks. Last year, Anthony starred as Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Oklahoma Citys Lyric Theatre. Season 3s runner-up, Diana DeGarmo, was also in this production with him. Anthony continued his role of Joseph in a Seattle production of the Andrew Lloy...
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 ...
Happy 18th Birthday, Allison Iraheta!
Season 8s top girl, Allison Iraheta, has grown up in front of our eyes. When we first met Allison she was just 16 years old, and today she is no longer a minor! The teen has accomplished so much in just a years time.
After coming in fourth place during Season 8, Allison was signed by Jive Records and 19 Recordings and then recorded her album as she toured across the nation on the American Idols LIVE! 2009 Tour. On December 1st, the redheaded rocker released her debut album, Just Like You, which ...
Happy Birthday, Kelly Clarkson!
The very first American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, celebrates her 28th birthday today. Since winning Season 1, Kelly has released four albums which have sold over 20 million copies. She has received five Grammy nominations, and won two Grammy Awards in 2006.
Kelly has had a very busy year. Her most recent album, All I Ever Wanted, shattered Billboard records when her single, "My Life Would Suck Without You," jumped from #97 to #1 in its first week of release. She spent the fall touring around America...
Happy Birthday, Anwar Robinson!
Anwar Robinson, the formerly dreadlocked music teacher from Season 4, celebrates his birthday today. The seventh place finalist has been busy pursuing his music career since his run on the show in 2005.
In 2007 and 2008, Anwar starred as Collins in the touring production of RENT and starred as Jesus in Godspell in Syracuse, NY. He had a role in the 2008 movie Ski Trip 2: Friends and Lovers. Last fall, Anwar released his first solo single, Nights Hot. In October, Anwar, along with big Broadway st...
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