American Idol Critics

Kara DioGuardi Steps Down

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:16:14 +0000

Kara DioGuardi is stepping down from her role as a judge on American Idol. DioGuardi joined American Idol as a judge in the series eighth season. I felt like I won the lottery when I joined American Idol two years ago, but I feel like now is the best t...

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Los Angeles Added As Final Audition City

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:58:24 +0000

In celebration of the series momentous 10th anniversary and in an effort to give tens of thousands of hopefuls the opportunity to audition, American Idol will host auditions in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22. The 10th season of American Ido...

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Carrie to Host CMAs, Plus 2 Nominations

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:10:08 +0000

Carrie Underwood will host the 44th Annual CMA Awards for the third year in a row with Brad Paisley. The CMA Awards 2010 airs live on November 10th, and the award show is known as Country Musics Biggest Night. CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore sa...

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Fantasia’s New Album Tops the Charts

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:18:31 +0000

Just one week ago, American Idols third winner, Fantasia, released her third album. Back To Me debuted at #1 on the Billboards R&B Albums Chart and #2 on the Top 200 Albums Chart. With over 117,000 units sold since its August 24th release on J Reco...

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Happy Birthday, Camile Velasco!

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:25:03 +0000

Season 3 finalist Camile Velasco made it on American Idol after a successful audition in Hawaii. While on the show, Camile wore a red, yellow, and green wristband to represent reggae music, as Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley were her music inspirations. Las...

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Exclusive Interview with Tim Urban

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:03:58 +0000

When Season 9s seventh place finalist, Tim Urban, was in Los Angeles with the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour, he was battling with a strained voice from all of the singing and interviews hes been doing. However, he didnt let that stop him from sharing his post-tour plans, stories about his amazing fans, and opening up about a possible future in acting. With the Idol tour wrapping up soon, Tim...

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Exclusive Interview with Michael Lynche

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:29:37 +0000

Season 9s saved Idol, Michael Lynche, bounced back after the judges saved him from ninth place and he made it all the way to the Top 4. We caught up with Big Mike at the Los Angeles stop on the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour, and he opened up about his family, his future, and late night sandwiches. Michael shared what he loves about touring, saying, My favorite part is getting to see the people...

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Idols in the News

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:01:15 +0000

Some of American Idols top finalists are making news this week. Check out announcements from a handful of your favorites! Season 2s American Idol, Ruben Studdard, will perform at the Hit Man: David Foster & Friends concert at the Ballroom of The Ritz Carlton Pacific Place in Jakarta, Indonesia in October, 2010. The concert will celebrate David Fosters career spanning close to 40 years. Other...

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We Are The Fallen’s Next Single

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:30:29 +0000

Tear The World Down, the latest single from the album of the same name by We Are The Fallen, will be released October 12th, 2010. A proven audience favorite on the touring circuit, Tear The World Down features captivating vocals from American Idol Season 7 finalist Carly Smithson, soaring instrumentals from the band members Ben Moody, John LeCompt, Rocky Gray and Marty OBrien, highlighted by...

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Exclusive Interview with Andrew Garcia

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:11:30 +0000

When the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour came to Los Angeles, CA, we had the opportunity to catch up with Andrew Garcia. Season 9s ninth place finalist was in his hometown area. He opened up about being back in California, being away from his son, and his wonderful fans. Andrew Garcia was happy to be back in Southern California. It feels so good to be back. The weathers amazing. This is where I...

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Happy Birthday, Paris Bennett!

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:49:19 +0000

Paris Bennett was only 17 years old as a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. On Saturday, Paris celebrated her 22nd birthday. Even though she was one of the shows younger contestants, she excelled with songs by Gladys Knight & The Pips, Barbra Streisand, Peggy Lee, and more. Music runs in Paris family. Not only does her mom sing, but her grandmother is Ann Nesby, the former lead singer...

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Fantasia’s ‘Back To Me’

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:22:53 +0000

Fantasia, the Season 3 American Idol, released her third studio album, Back To Me, today. The new album is an emotionally charged record which features a sole guest appearance by Cee-Lo Green and songs written and/or produced by Ne-Yo, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, KP & Malay. Also available for the first time as a bonus track is Im Here, Fantasias signature song from her...

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Exclusive Interview with Didi Benami

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:59:39 +0000

When Didi Benami came to Los Angeles with the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour, she talked to AmericanIdol.com about life on the road, an album shes working on, and her future plans. As the tenth place finalist, Didi gets to kick off the tour each night with her set. Its very cool; its an honor, Didi said about being the first finalist on stage. I dont like being stuck somewhere in the middle, so...

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Exclusive Interview with Aaron Kelly

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:13:13 +0000

Hours before Aaron Kelly took the Staples Center stage with the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour, he opened up to AmericanIdol.com about his favorite tour stop, auditions advice, and his future plans. With only a few weeks left on tour, we wanted to know what Aaron likes about touring and what hed miss when its over. My favorite part of being on tour is getting to see all the fans that supported...

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Justin Guarini to Star on Broadway

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:45:36 +0000

Season 1 runner-up Justin Guarini will make his Broadway debut as Carlos in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. He will star alongside Broadway greats including Patti LuPone and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Based on Pedro Almodvars Oscar-nominated 1988 film, Women on the Verge is a story about women and the men who pursue them. Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) will...

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