Idol Round-Up
Here's the latest news on some of your favorite Idols. They're releasing new music, performing well on the charts, writing books, and appearing on TV!
Music News
Casey James unveiled the cover of his self-titled debut album on USA Today's website today. The third place finalist on American Idol's 9th season will release his debut album March 20. Casey's current single, "Let's Don't Call It A Night," off his forthcoming self-titled debut album was co-written by Casey, Terry McBride and Brice Long...
Danny Gokey got Married!
Season 8's third place finalist, Danny Gokey, was married this past Sunday in Florida to fianc Leyicet Peralta. It was only announced that the two were engaged on Christmas day. Get details about his engagement here.
According to People.com, the couple was wed in an intimate ceremony with a theme of "romance and love" and only had about 100 guests. The couple said, "We wanted a smaller more intimate wedding of just friends and family". Danny tweeted about his nuptials today: "Best. Wedding. Plan...
Happy Birthday, Thia Megia
Season 10's co-tenth place finalist, Thia Megia, turns 17 today! The Hayward, California native was our youngest contestant ever when she auditioned for American Idol in Milwaukee at the age of 15.
The teen made an impression on the judges and America with her take on big ballads including "Out Here On My Own," "Smile," and "Colors of the Wind." Thia got to join the rest of the Top 11 finalists all summer long on the American Idols LIVE! 2011 Tour, where she sang "Born This Way," "Who Says," "Ti...
Casey James To Release Debut Album March 20
Season 9's third place finalist Casey James will release his self-titled debut album March 20 with 19 Recordings/BNA Records. "I'm excited to be releasing my debut album," shares Casey. "I'm thankful that I had the freedom to make the record that represents me as a musician and singer-songwriter."
Casey continues, "I played eleven years of hard gigs in every bar and restaurant in North Texas and not many people even knew my name. That being said, I'm very thankful to American Idol for the opport...
Happy Birthday, Nadia Turner!
Season 4's eighth place finalist, Nadia Turner, celebrates her birthday today. The Miami, Florida native sailed through the semi-finals and into the finals in 2005. Her big hair, bigger voice, and sense of style made her a popular contestant on American Idol.
Since her time on the show, Nadia has dabbled in many areas of entertainment. In 2006, Nadia co-hosted The View. The next year, she starred in the Urban Romantic Comedy Lord Help Us. From August 4th-14th of 2008, Nadia went on a USO tou...
Happy Birthday, La Toya London!
Season 3's 4th place finalist, La Toya London, has her birthday today, and what better way to celebrate than at Casa Dorada in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico?! La Toya is there right now to perform at their New Year's Eve celebration alongside vocal coach Michael Orland and Idol alumni Michael Johns, Melinda Doolittle, and Rickey Smith.
La Toya had a successful run on American Idol and was one of the stand-out contestants of the season. When she was introduced on the show, we learned she was the lead...
Danny Gokey is Engaged!
Congratulations to Season 8's third place finalist, Danny Gokey, on his engagement to girlfriend Leyicet Peralta. The engagement was announced on Danny's charity website, sophiasheart.org, on Christmas day. Not wasting any time, Danny and Leyicet plan to wed in late January.
Like Danny, Leyicet is passionate about helping children and families. In the engagement announcement on the Sophia's Heart website, the couple states, "We are thankful for so many of the blessings God has given us. It is ou...
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