Remembering Etta James
The music world lost a legend today with the passing of Etta James. Season after season, contestants list the R&B/Love Song/Blues powerhouse as one of their musical inspirations and dream of singing her hits on the Idol stage.
Many contestants have performed her songs on American Idol, and we even heard it on this week's Savannah audition episode.
Idol Performances:
Kelly Clarkson, Season 1 initial audition, "At Last"
Julia DeMato, Season 2 American Idol 2 Love Songs CD, "At Last"
Jessica Si...
Happy Birthday, Katie Stevens!
Season 9's Katie Stevens is growing up before our eyes. The Middlebury, CT native was just 16 when she auditioned for American Idol in Boston, and yesterday she turned 19!
With an amazing first audition of "At Last" by Etta James, Katie instantly won over many viewers. Each week, the high school student performed with the maturity of a singer twice her age. With solid performances of songs like "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Wild Horses," and "Let It Be," Katie made it to eighth place in the competitio...
Happy Birthday, Andrew Garcia!
Season 9's Andrew Garcia celebrates his 26th birthday today. The Moreno Valley, CA native wowed American Idol viewers during Season 9 auditions with hits like Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning" and former Idol judge Paula Abdul's "Straight Up." He made it all the way until the Top 9 Elvis Presley week, when he was eliminated with his fellow contestant and good friend Katie Stevens. Andrew was best friends with winner Lee DeWyze on the show, and he got to spend summer 2010 touring the nation with his fe...
Happy Birthday, Tim Urban!
Last season's seventh place finalist, Tim Urban, turned 22 yesterday! He tweeted a video thanking his fans for the birthday wishes and shared that he spent his day at church and then attended a meeting about a benefit show for those affected by the tornadoes in Alabama. Tim also met with his managers yesterday about some top secret upcoming projects.
The day before his birthday, Tim played basketball in Burbank, CA with other celebrities to raise money for Angels in Fur Dog Rescue. His fellow Se...
Blake Lewis and Reality Rocks Scoop
Season 6 runner-up Blake Lewis has a lot going on these days! He will be a panelist and perform at the Reality Rocks Expo at the LA Convention Center this Sunday. Other Idols at the Expo include Season 9 finalists Didi Benami, Michael Lynche, Paige Miles, Andrew Garcia, Katie Stevens and Tim Urban, Season 7's Michael Johns, Season 6's Lakisha Jones, Season 4's Mikalah Gordon, and Season 2's Kimberley Locke. You can purchase tickets atwww.realityrocks.net. Idol fans will receive a 15% discount if...
Idol Finalists to Speak at Reality Rocks Expo
Some of your favorite American Idol finalists will be on hand for the inaugural Reality Rocks Expo, the ultimate reality TV Experience, about the fans, for the fans and by the fans.
Join Season 9 finalists Didi Benami, Michael Lynche, Paige Miles, Katie Stevens and Tim Urban at the Los Angeles Convention Center for a panel discussion and autograph signing on Saturday, April 9th at 12:00 PM (subject to change).
They'll catch up with fans, reveal what it was like to compete on American Idol...
Catching Up With ‘Idol’ Contestant Katie Stevens
Middlebury Native Now Living In L.A., Working On CD, Signing Autographs With the 10th season of "American Idol" in full swing, Connecticut residents may be curious about Katie Stevens, the Middlebury native who finished eighth last season....
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