Stefano Langone Signs with Hollywood Records
Hollywood Records has announced the signing of American Idol Season 10 finalist, Stefano Langone. The announcement came from Disney Music Group and Hollywood Records EVP, Ken Bunt.
"We are very excited to have Stefano on our roster," remarked Ken Bunt. "He's an incredibly talented vocalist and songwriter. His story is very inspiring and we are looking forward to helping him achieve his goals."
Stefano began singing and playing piano during childhood in his hometown of Kent, Washington. Stefano's...
Happy Birthday, Anoop Desai!
Season 8 finalist Anoop Desaicelebrates his 25th birthday today! The North Carolina native had a successful run on American Idol, where the Wild Card round made him the first-ever 13th finalist. The college grad ended up making it all the way to sixth place. When Anoop auditioned for American Idol in 2008, he suggested the nickname "Anoop Dawg" to Randy Jackson, and the moniker has stuck with him since!
Anoop had a great year in 2011. He released a new album, Zero.0, and he released music videos...
Happy Birthday, George Huff!
Season 3's top placing guy, George Huff, celebrates his birthday today. He made it to the Top 12 as Simon Cowell's wild card pick, and found success singing tunes that showed off his smooth voice. Throughout the competition, George had a constant smile on his face.
After his time on American Idol, George followed his love of Gospel music and pursued a career in the genre. He released an album, Miracles, in 2005. The first single off the album, "Brighter Days," sold over 18,000 copies and w...
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 Idol's 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 Wonder's "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 al...
Happy Birthday, Trenyce!
Season 2's Trenyce celebrates her birthday today. She was originally placed in Group 1 of the semifinals, which was a talented group that included Julia DeMato, Charles Grigsby, and Kimberly Caldwell among others. Thanks to the wild card round, Trenyce earned a spot in the Season 2 finals and made it all the way to fifth place!
Towards the end of 2008, Trenyce joined the national tour of Ain't Misbehavin' with her Season 2 pal and champ Ruben Studdard and Season 2 hopeful Frenchie Davis. The Ton...
Happy Birthday, Carmen Rasmusen!
Season 2 finalist Carmen Rasmusen turns 26 today! Carmen was only 18 years old when she was a contestant on American Idol. Although Carmen was cut during the audition process in Hollywood, she was brought back for the wild card round of performances, and was not only selected for the Top 12, but she made it all the way to sixth place! After spending the summer on the American Idols LIVE! 2003 Tour with the Season 2 top finalists, Carmen worked on a self-titled EP which she released in 2004. Then...
Ashthon Jones’ Journey
The morning after Nashville's Ashthon Jones was eliminated from American Idol's tenth season in thirteenth place, she hopped on the phone for a press call. Ashthon talked optimistically about her journey and the road ahead.
Ashthon quit her job to audition for American Idol. Does she have plans to go back? Nope! She shared, "I've worked all my life and now it's time for me to be the artist and the performer that God put in me a long time ago. I've just got to go on further in my [music] career, ...
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