David Hernandez and Gina Glocksen Star in "Ballroom With A Twist"
Two talented American Idol finalists, Season 7's David Hernandez and Season 6's Gina Glocksen, currently star as the only singers in the touring production of "Ballroom With A Twist." The show, created by So You Think You Can Dance choreographer Louis Van Amstel, features popular dancers performing ballroom and ballroom-fusion dances to live musical performances by David and Gina, as well as some popular music tracks. David has been involved with the show for over a year, traveling around Canada...
This Week in Idol History
This week in American Idol history marks the anniversary of two album releases, the introduction of a new judge, and a song that could very well still be stuck in your head.
On January 9, 2007, Season 4's second runner-up, Vonzell Solomon, released her debut album, My Struggle. In September 2010, Vonzell joined the national touring production of Burn The Floor. She tweeted that this week she'll be performing in Oklahoma City with the show.
Last year, on January 12, Season 7's Jason Castro releas...
Vonzell Solomon Joins Burn The Floor
Season 4s third place finalist, Vonzell Solomon, will join the touring production of Burn The Floor as the shows female vocalist. Her role will begin on October 12th at the San Diego Civic Theatre in San Diego, CA.
Burn The Floor features international style ballroom in the Standard and Latin areas of dance. This wont be Vonzells first time singing on a dance show tour. In 2008, Vonzell sang alongside fellow Season 4 finalist Anthony Fedorov on the Simply Ballroom Tour. Burn The Floor is directe...
Happy Birthday, RJ Helton!
The first American Idol contestant to ever receive a wild card, RJ Helton, celebrates his birthday today. As part of American Idols first season, RJ was one of five people given a second chance to receive a spot in the finals via the wild card, and with his performance of Stevie Wonders Lately, RJ moved on to the Top 10. His journey didn't end there; RJ made it all the way to fifth place.
In 2004, RJ released an album called Real Life, which he also helped co-write. The Christian-oriented album ...
Happy Birthday, Rickey Smith!
Rickey Smith, the always smiling Season 2 finalist, was known on the show for his personality, humor (who could forget Hercules, Hercules, Hercules!?), and smooth R&B voice. Although he was compared to the singers like Brian McKnight and R. Kelly, Rickey actually has formal training in opera, and hoped to go down the opera route after American Idol!
After making it to eighth place on the show, Rickey was able to go on tour with the Season 2 finalists, and then he settled in Los Angeles for a...
Happy Birthday, Nikko and Scott!
This week, two Season 4 finalists celebrate their birthdays: Nikko Smith and Scott Savol.
Ninth place finalist Nikko Smith turned 28 years old on April 28th. The Comeback Kid had a rollercoaster ride on Idols fourth season when he was originally voted off during the semi-finals round. After contestant Mario Vasquez left the competition, Nikko was invited back and made it to ninth place. As a result of being in the Top 10 Idols, he spent the summer on tour with his fellow finalists. About a year ...
Happy Birthday, Nikko and Scott!
This week, two Season 4 finalists celebrate their birthdays: Nikko Smith and Scott Savol.
Ninth place finalist Nikko Smith turned 28 years old on April 28th. The Comeback Kid had a rollercoaster ride on Idols fourth season when he was originally voted off during the semi-finals round. After contestant Mario Vasquez left the competition, Nikko was invited back and made it to ninth place. As a result of being in the Top 10 Idols, he spent the summer on tour with his fellow finalists. About a year ...
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