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...
‘American Idol’ recap: Top 9 really rocked on rock night
View full sizeFoxHaley Reinhart had another strong showing on 'American Idol' Wednesday night, belting out a Janis Joplin classic with her sexy, bluesy growl. "Long live rock n roll!" Steven Tyler exclaimed at the start of "American Idol" last night.......
Happy Birthday, Amanda Overmyer!
Season 7 finalist Amanda Overmyer celebrates her "Golden Birthday" today - she turns 26 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 Decemb...
Crystal Bowersox Signs with 19/Jive
American Idols Season 9 runner-up, Crystal Bowersox, has signed to 19 Recordings/Jive Records. Crystal is currently gearing up for the upcoming American Idol tour which kicks off July 1st at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit. The talented 24-year old singer/songwriter is expected to release her debut album later this year.
Crystal, who hails from Ohio, began playing music at ten years old. Her bluesy, folk rock sound, which was influenced by the likes of Melissa Etheridge and Janis Joplin, m...
Finale Week Song List
On Tuesday night, Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze each sang three songs on the last performance show of Season 9. They took the stage at NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, and it was up to America to decide who would be the next American Idol. At the end of the night, Pop Idols first winner, Will Young, sang the Season 9 send-off song, Leave Right Now.
Here is the list of songs from the final performance show:
Lee DeWyze The Boxer by Simon & Garfunkel
Crystal Bowersox Me and Bobby McGee by ...
Song Choices from Billboard #1 Hits Week
The Top 11 finalists took on Billboards #1 Hits in a night of performances that determines who will spend their summer touring around the country. In a night when the judges were confused about many of the song choices, they were also impressed with a few standouts.
Here is the list of songs performed on the Billboard #1 Hits show:
Lee DeWyze The Letter by Box Tops
Paige Miles Against All Odds by Phil Collins
Tim Urban Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
Aaron Kelly I Dont Want To Miss A...
The Road to Hollywood Song Choices
The Road to Hollywood was filled with some very memorable performances and wonderful song choices from the seven hometown audition cities. Here is a list of the songs the contestants sang, as well as the songs that American Idol inserted to set the mood.
Title: Pants on the Ground
Artist Version: Original
Contestant: LARRY PLATT
Title: Cry Baby
Artist Version: Janis Joplin
Contestant: JESSICA FURNEY
Title: Footprints In The Sand
Artist Version: Leona Lewis
Contestant: JESSICA FURNEY
Title: Oops ...
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