Happy Birthday, Allison Iraheta!
Allison Iraheta, Season 8's top girl, turns 19 today! When we first met Allison she was just 16 years old, and she's grown so much as an artist and as a person since her time on American Idol.
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 1, 2009, the redheaded rocker released her debut album, Just Like You, which debuted at #35 on th...
David Cook’s "The Last Goodbye"
As of today, you can now download David Cook's first single off his sophomore album. David will perform the song, called "The Last Goodbye," on American Idol this Thursday! You won't want to miss it. David announced last week that the album, named This Loud Morning, will be released on June 28th! He also showed off the beautiful album cover, which features a great shot of the Season 7 American Idol.
Fans who preorder This Loud Morning get a FREE instant download of "The Last Goodbye." In additio...
Anoop Desai’s “Zero.0”
Season 8's Anoop Desai released the first part of his music trilogy, "Zero.0," today. Currently, "Zero.0" is available for free on Billboard.com. On April 20, the album will become available on iTunes.
Anoop explained why they're offering it for free for the first month saying, "So that EVERYONE can enjoy and share the music. This is important to me because the past year and a half has been all about my fans and I working together, and this is no different. The 'Zero' Trilogy is primarily about ...
Siobhan’s Upcoming Show
Season 9's Siobhan Magnus will have a one-of-a-kind show on June 18, 2011 at 8pm at Cape Cod Melody Tent in her hometown of Hyannis, MA. Tickets to "An Evening with Siobhan Magnus" went on sale yesterday for members of The Melody Tent Gold Circle Club and tickets will become available to the public on March 4th. The concert will showcase Siobhan performing songs she loves and it will feature her performing with her band Lunar Valve as well as The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra.
Siobhan has co-written...
Anoop Desai’s Debut Music Video
Season 8 finalist Anoop Desai's debut music video premiered on February 4th for "All Is Fair (Crazy Love)." The video received amazing feedback from the fans on Twitter. In the music video, Anoop is begging for just one more chance with a woman, and she uses various methods of torture to eliminate him.
Anoop released the All Is Fair EP on May 4, 2010, which included his first single, "My Name." Anoop teamed up with Season 6 finalist Brandon Rogers, who co-wrote three songs on the 8-song EP. Anot...
Happy Birthday, Jorge Nuñez!
Season 8 finalist Jorge Nuez turns 23 years old today. American Idol traveled to Puerto Rico for the very first time to audition hopefuls for Season 8. Their search turned up Jorge, the only contestant from Puerto Rico to make the Top 13. Originally, Jorge's grandfather was going to send Jorge to the states to audition for American Idol, but he passed away the December before auditions. Since he was unable to pay for his own trip, Jorge felt blessed when Idol traveled to Puerto Rico for audition...
Happy Birthday, Jorge Nuñez!
Season 8 finalist Jorge Nuez turns 23 years old today. American Idol traveled to Puerto Rico for the very first time to audition hopefuls for Season 8. Their search turned up Jorge, the only contestant from Puerto Rico to make the Top 13. Originally, Jorge's grandfather was going to send Jorge to the states to audition for American Idol, but he passed away the December before auditions. Since he was unable to pay for his own trip, Jorge felt blessed when Idol traveled to Puerto Rico for audition...