Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” Reaches #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100
Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson is on a roll, fresh off her stunning performance of The National Anthem at Super Bowl XLVI, Kelly's current single "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" reached #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. This mark's Kelly's 3rd #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after 2002's "A Moment Like This" and 2009's "My Life Would Suck Without You." The single also remains #1 for the second straight week on Billboard's Digital Songs Chart.
On Sunday, Kelly is performing her single "Don't You Wa...
Happy Birthday, Jim Verarros
We first met Jim Verraros when he was just 19 years old. The Season 1 finalist is celebrating his 29th birthday today! Many people remember Jim as the contestant who was fluent in American Sign Language because both of his parents are deaf.
Jim performed on the first ever semifinals show and advanced to the Top 10 with his performance of "When I Fall in Love" by Nat King Cole. Although Jim was eliminated during the Top 10's Motown Week, he went on to have a successful career in music. In 2004, h...
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, Ryan Starr!
Season 1 finalist Ryan Starr celebrates her birthday today. She was just 19 when she appeared on American Idol's first season as the California girl who liked rock 'n roll and had a knack for fashion design.
Since her time on Idol, Ryan released a single called "My Religion" in September 2004. The track, which Ryan co-wrote, performed very well, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart. As a result, she was in the 2005 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records be...
Kelly Clarkson Tops the Charts
Season 1 American Idol Kelly Clarkson'snew single, "Mr. Know It All," came in atnumber onefor the first week on the Hot Singles Sales chart.Billboard charts are either based on sales, airplay, or a combination of salesand airplay. The American Idols have now accumulated 309 #1s to date, counting all national, domestic charts compiled by the Billboard Information Group, and Kelly continues to top the charts!
Kelly Clarkson - 61
Carrie Underwood - 53
Chris Daughtry (Daughtry) - 38
Fantasia - 30
Ru...
Happy Birthday, Nikki McKibbin!
Nikki McKibbin, the third place finalist from the first season of American Idol, celebrates her birthday today. While on American Idol, the Texas native infused her edgy rocker style into her performances. Although she was in the bottom every week of the finals except for one, she made it all the way until the penultimate week of the season.
In 2007, Nikki released her first album, Unleashed. To promote the CD, she toured with Texas heavy metal band Rivethead. Nikki later released two singles, "...
Idol Birthdays
September is a popular month for American Idol alumni birthdays. Ruben Studdard, Jennifer Hudson, and Carly Smithson all celebrated their birthdays on Monday. Here are some other Idol alumni who are turning another year older this week.
Yesterday, September 13, was Season 1 finalist Ejay Day's 30th birthday. Ejay was able to join the semifinals after one contestant was disqualified. The Georgia native has performed for Muhammad Ali on a number of occasions, sang at the 2003 Tournament of Roses p...
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