American Idol Critics

Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” Reaches #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:43:56 +0000

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 ...

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Tweet-Along LIVE Tonight with Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:34:27 +0000

American Idol Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe will be tweeting along with the east coast broadcast of tonight's show at 5PT/8ET. Tweet your comments and questions @dizzyfeet with #Idol, tonight, Wednesday, February 8 starting at 8/7c. Tomorrow on Amer...

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Chat About Hollywood Week

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:26:45 +0000

The incredible journey continues tonight with the start of Hollywood Week. See which of your favorites will rise and meet new contestants at 8/7c on FOX. Join the discussion with fellow fans in the comments section below. Login with your Twitter, Faceb...

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Happy Birthday, Jim Verarros

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:04:17 +0000

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 perform...

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David Cook Releases New EP

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:24:12 +0000

Season 7 winner David Cook just released a new EP! This Quiet Night features selected acoustic performances of songs from his last album, This Loud Morning. Included in the EP are: "The Last Goodbye," "Right Here With You," "Take Me As I Am," "Goodbye ...

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Didi Benami and Lacey Brown to Appear at Grammy Camp

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:17:23 +0000

Season 9's Didi Benami has been included as one of the top music industry professionals discussing the realities of the music business and careers in music with more than 700 Los Angeles-area high school students at GRAMMY Camp - Basic Training, a GR...

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Carrie Underwood to Perform and Ryan Seacrest to Present at Grammys

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:29:32 +0000

It was announced today that Season 4 American Idol Carrie Underwood will perform with Tony Bennett at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 12. Five-time Grammy winner Carrie is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for "Mama's Song."...

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Jennifer Hudson’s New Single

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:00:16 +0000

American Idol Season 3 finalist Jennifer Hudson was just in Miami shooting the new video for her recently released single "Think Like A Man". The single, which is the lead track from the motion picture Think Like A Man, features Ne-Yo and Rick Ross. Je...

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Happy Birthday, Lindsey Cardinale!

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:40:09 +0000

Season 4's Top 12 finalist, Lindsey Cardinale, celebrated her birthday yesterday. Only 19 years old when the Ponchatoula, Louisiana native auditioned for American Idol, Lindsey showed her smoky vocals singing songs like "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing...

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Weekly Scoop: Here We Come, Hollywood!

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:31:11 +0000

Monday, February 6 Katharine McPhee makes her debut in Smash. Kelly Clarkson performs in her home state at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, TX. Mandisa, Phil Stacey, Chris Sligh, and Jason Castro perform on KLOVE Friends & Family Music Cruise. ...

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Lee DeWyze Joins Gable Heart Beats Foundation

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:49:00 +0000

American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze has joined forces with the Gable Heart Beats Foundation. Together, they will continue the drive to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and other forms of heart disease, in addition to p...

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St. Louis Song List

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:11:43 +0000

The last stop on the hometown auditions tour brought us to St. Louis, Missouri. Big voices and personalities were aplenty in the Show-Me state. Many of you were wondering what song you heard during last night's show. Without further ado, here is the so...

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Carrie Underwood to Release New Album, May 1

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:20:54 +0000

In anticipation of what is expected to be one of this year's hottest album releases, it was announced today that Carrie Underwood's new CD will be released on Tuesday, May 1. Produced by Mark Bright, the forthcoming album was featured inEntertainment W...

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Chat About St. Louis

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:36:36 +0000

It's the last night of hometown auditions, and TONIGHT we're off to St. Louis, MO, where we first discovered Carrie Underwood. See who will standout in the Show-Me state at 8/7c on FOX. Join the discussion with fellow fans right here on AmericanIdo...

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Portland Song List

AmericanIdolCritics.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:46:04 +0000

Talent was in bloom in the City of Roses. People from all over came to Portland, Oregon in an attempt to change their lives. There were some moving songs, some upbeat songs, and everything in between performed and heard on the show. What was that song ...

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