Chris Sligh is a Dad
Season 6 finalist Chris Sligh became a father yesterday. He and his wife Sarah were in for a big treat on Halloween morning...the arrival of baby Keira Lennon Sligh.
Chris announced the arrival of Keira today on his website, stating, "Sarah and I are so incredibly happy to finally have our little girl in our arms! Nearly two weeks overdue, but well worth the wait. We chose the name Keira because it was the only girl's name we could agree on. And Lennon...well, because I'm a Beatle's fan. Luckily...
Carrie Underwood Receives Two AMA Nominations
Season 4's American Idol, Carrie Underwood, was nominated for two American Music Awards. She is nominated in the categories of "Favorite Country Music Female Artist" and "Favorite Country Music Album" for her 2009 release, Play On. To date, Carrie has received five American Music Awards.
It is up to the fans to cast votes for their favorite nominees. To vote for Carrie, click here.
The live broadcast will take place at the home of American Idol's past several finales, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, on...
This Week in Idol History
This week in Idol history, Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta released his holiday album Christmas From The Heart on October 13th of last year. Last week, David released a new album called The Other Side of Down.
The 14th of October was a big date for Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken in 2003, as it marks the day that Clay released his debut album, Measure of a Man. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and was the highest-selling debut for a solo artist in nearly a decade, and the album went...
Happy Birthday, Constantine Maroulis!
Constantine Maroulis turns 35 today! The Season 4 finalist is celebrating his birthday in Chicago with the first national tour of Rock of Ages, which kicks off September 21st. When the shows producers announced that Constantine would go on tour with the show they said, It gives us a tremendous sense of pride and excitement to have Constantine star in our very first national tour. He is a big time entertainer and the heart and soul of our show.
The Idol alumnus has received rave reviews over the ...
Chris Sligh’s “The Anatomy of Broken”
Season 6s tenth place finalist, Chris Sligh, released his new album, The Anatomy of Broken, today. It has been two and a half years since he released his last record, Running Back to You. Chris has found success in the Christian Rock genre and has even received a Dove Award nomination. Hes also had success as a songwriter, and co-wrote the Rascal Flatts song, Here Comes Goodbye, which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Charts.
Chris has embarked on his second Back To School tour, and hell b...
Benefit Concert Featuring Phil Stacey
Season 6 American Idol finalist Phil Stacey will perform at the Hunger Awareness Benefit Concert on August 20th at 7pm at the United Methodist Church of Brandon, Florida. The show will benefit the Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO). Joni Damico, the center director at ECHO, won a contest a while back which enabled her to meet American Idol finalists including Phil. She told him about her idea for an ECHO benefit concert. Phil spent a day with the organization in June and said, I believe tha...
Happy Birthday, Gina Glocksen!
Season 6s Gina Glocksen celebrated her 26th birthday on the 4th of July. Gina originally auditioned for Season 5 of American Idol, but she didnt make it onto the show. When she returned for Season 6, the Illinois native impressed the judges and made it onto the show. With her boyfriend Joe who is now her husband and her good luck charm Pickle by her side, Gina made it to 9th place.
The resident rocker brought the energy up each week, and never landed in the bottom until her Top 9 week eliminat...
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