Lee told us that The best part of being on tour is getting to play live; really live! There are no judges and no cameras. Its just me doing my thing and getting to play for the fans. So does Lee get nervous performing in front of stadiums of people? Nope. I got up in front of 40 million people while on American Idol and I learned so much from the show. Its all about music for me. I stayed true to myself on the show, and being on the big stage on tour Im interacting with the crowd and being myself.

Every season seems to have a prankster, and it seems that Lee is the Season 9 tour prankster. MyIdol member Wahntchre wanted to know more about Lees leader role with the pranks and if hes afraid of the pranks that may be pulled on him. I only do very subtle pranks nothing harmful. If anyone is going to try to prank me, it better be good, because theres going to be retaliation!

As the American Idol, Lee is the headliner of the Season 9 tour. Since hes the last person to perform at each show, what does he do to pass the time while hes waiting … read more
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In June, David released a book he wrote called Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, and The Power of Perseverance. Read more about it.

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Rave reviews of Allisons recent high-energy live performances include:

As for Glam Nations opening acts, Adams Idol contemporary Allison Iraheta got the party started with a spectacular set that almost forced me to call 911. – EW.com

with a sultry voice mature beyond her 18 yearsShe had enough energy to go on for days. With talent like that, hopefully she goes on for years and years, – The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Monday nights biggest surprise was Allison Iraheta, a fellow American Idol finalist who showed some serious pipes. And when guitarist Orianthi joined her on stage, it set the bar for all that followed. – Mlive.com

Allison Iraheta is the future of rock and roll whether she knows it yet or not. – Beatweek

Allisons latest single, Dont Waste The Pretty featuring Australian rock guitarist Orianthi (also out on select dates of the Glam Nation Tour), is currently out at Top 40 and Hot AC radio. Billboard states, Dont Waste the Pretty deserves to become for Iraheta what … read more
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Elliott has released the albums Elliott Yamin, Fight for Love, and the holiday records Sounds of the Season: The Elliott Yamin Holiday Collection and My Kind of Holiday. His first album, Elliott Yamin, debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was the highest new artist debut on an independent label in SoundScan history. On October 12, 2007, the album was certified gold. His hit single “Wait for You” was certified Platinum in digital sales on October 16, 2008. In total, Elliott has had four #1 hits on the Billboard charts.

Elliott is currently working on his next album and told the Examiner.com, Im co-writing a lot of the songs just like on my last album; my influences come from my experiences in life and travels. Although he is only 32, Elliott has had a lot of life experiences. A string of ear infections left him with 90% hearing loss in his right ear at age 13. Three years later, Elliott was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. In February, Elliott was in Chile and experienced the devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake. He updated his concerned fans about the conditions abroad and his … read more
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In April 2008, Haley released her first single, Girls Night Out. Although she never released a CD, she spent that summer performing with the concert series Americas Favorite Finalists which included Idol alums Scott Savol, Brandon Rogers, Carmen Rasmusen, RJ Helton, and Vonzell Solomon

Haley remains close to some of her Season 6 friends, and she was even a bridesmaid in Gina Glocksen’s wedding.

Happy Birthday, Haley!

Watch Haley’s exit interview.

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With auditions open to hopefuls as young as 15 this year, people braved the Nashville heat for a shot at changing their lives forever. This is just the start of auditions. If you cant make it to Nashville, come out to one of our other Season 10 audition stops Milwaukee, New Orleans, East Rutherford, Austin, and San Francisco.

It only takes one day to change the rest of your life. Learn more!

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President and CEO of Feeding America Vicki Escarra said, Summer is a critical time for millions of children who lose access to the free and reduced-price meals they receive during the school year. It is imperative that we raise awareness of the Summer Food Service Program to increase the number of children in need who participate. We are so grateful to our Entertainment Council member Katharine McPhee for supporting Feeding America and the ConAgra Foods Foundation and helping us launch Hunger-Free Summer this year. No child should go hungry, and together, we can put an end to child hunger in America.

Katharine talked about what being the Entertainment Council member means, and shared, This summer, I am going to be traveling across the country to Feeding America food banks from Orlando to Los Angeles to volunteer my time and, more importantly, to raise awareness about this important issue. I want to challenge every community to come together to help end child hunger in the United States.

Last Wednesday, Katharine launched the campaign with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida in Orlando. While at the site, Katharine raised awareness and sang with the children served by the center. On Monday, Kat went just south of her hometown to Irvine, … read more
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The American Idol judges from Carrie’s season (Season 4) – Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson – attended the wedding, as well as some other American Idol contestants and famous country music stars.

Carrie and Mike told PEOPLE, We could not feel more blessed to have found each other and to have shared this day with our friends and family that mean so much to us! and signed their names Mike & Carrie Fisher.

Recently wrapping up a busy leg of her Play On Tour, Carrie has a brief break in her tour schedule to go on a honeymoon with Mike, who planned the trip.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Fisher!

The always fashionable Carrie wore a Chantilly lace dress by designed Monique Lhuillier. Check out Carries fashion evolution.

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Adam Lamberts song If I Had You is #1 on VH1s Top 20 Countdown. The Season 8 runner-ups single originally debuted at #20, then jumped ten spots the second week. If I Had You increased another 32% in sales this week. His song sold 19,000 copies in the past week, which puts the song at 74,000 copies sold total.

Newlywed Carrie Underwoods song Undo It had the most-played song of any American Idol alumnus last week, according to Mediabase. Adam Lambert originally held the top slot with his song Whataya Want From Me. The song also passed the half-million milestone last week for downloads, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Read more about her weekend wedding.

Season 8s American Idol, Kris Allen, is quickly approaching the 1.5 million mark for Live Like Were Dying. The song – his debut single – is still a popular hit. Just two weeks ago, it charted at #1 on the Billboard charts again.

Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks has a new single, SOS (Save My Body, Save My Soul). Proceeds from the single will benefit SOS Childrens Village, which works with abandoned and homeless children.The single is now available for purchase. Taylor is scheduled to perform the song … read more
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Ken Warwick, Executive Producer
Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Executive Producer
Simon Fuller, Executive Producer
Charles Boyd, Co-Executive Producer
Patrick M. Lynn, Supervising Producer
Megan Michaels, Supervising Producer
Toby Gorman, Supervising Producer
Norm Betts, Producer
Sam Brenzel, Producer
Melanie Oberman, Producer
Katie Fennelly, Producer

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program
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Ryan Seacrest as Host

Outstanding Art Direction For Variety, Music Or Nonfiction Programming
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Gregg Rainwater, Art Director
David Edwards, Art Director

Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Or Music Series Or Special
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The resident rocker brought the energy up each week, and never landed in the bottom until her Top 9 week elimination. During Season 7 of American Idol, Gina was a co-host on “American Idol Extra” with Constantine Maroulis. With her band, the Gina Glocksen Band, the Season 6 finalist performs many shows in Illinois. Keep track of her upcoming shows with the AI-Insiders Weekly Scoop.

Happy Birthday, Gina!

View photos of Gina performing on Season 6.

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