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Brandy Neelly Wins Her Way to Hollywood With the Hank Williams Classic 'Your Cheatin' Heart' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:18:34 +0000

Brandy Neelly wowed the judges on ‘American Idol’ with a very strong version of the Hank Williams classic ‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’ to win her way to Hollywood — for the second time. The 17-year-old singer also took part in the 11th season of the hit Fox show before being eliminated. Her backstory is the stuff [...]

Mackenzie Wasner Wows 'American Idol' Judges With Vince Gill's 'Whenever You Come Around'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:57:50 +0000

Seventeen-year-old country singer Mackenzie Wasner owned the Chicago auditions on the second night of the ‘American Idol‘ premiere, easily winning her way to Hollywood Week with a stellar rendition of the Vince Gill classic ‘Whenever You Come Around.’ Music talent runs in the young musician’s family. Her father Pete Wasner is a Nashville singer-songwriter and [...]

American Idol Started Wednesday – What's Your Favorite TV Singing Competition? [POLL]

Woody — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:36:44 +0000

American Idol season 12 premieres this Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. on FOX (sorry Dish subscribers)! Off air we were in a huge debate this morning about what makes these singing competitions good or bad. We're really curious about your thoughts. What is your favorite singing competition on TV? And what do you think of Nicki Minaj judging AI?

Keith Urban Shares Why 'American Idol' Is Especially Important to Him

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:00:45 +0000

Keith Urban may be Australian, but the singer’s reason for joining ‘American Idol‘ as a judge proves that the American Dream is a concept that transcends cultures and geographic divides. The idea that someone with God-given vocal talent deserves a chance to have their voice heard is one that is universal, and that’s why the [...]

Keith Urban Says He, Fellow 'American Idol' Judges Still Getting Into a Groove

Megan Pacella — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:00:33 +0000

Season 13 of ‘American Idol’ doesn’t even premiere until January, but it sounds like there’s already been an entire season’s worth of drama. Country crooner and ‘Idol’ judge Keith Urban admitted in a recent interview that there have been a few rough patches, but he says they are nothing to worry about. Reportedly, a lot [...]

Lauren Alaina Attends Homecoming Dance with Fan [PHOTOS]

The Brad — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:39:21 +0000

Too often celebrities and musicians are put on a pedestal to make them seem more important or out of touch with the lives of the average, everyday, person. Former American Idol contestant Lauren Alaina is not a part of that group.

Last weekend, the 17-year-old spent her free time attending a homecoming dance for a boy suffering from a terminal brain tumor.

Keith Urban 'American Idol' Deal Not Finalized…But It's Close

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:30:01 +0000

While it was widely reported that well-coiffed country star Keith Urban had accepted the offer to replace long-running judge Randy Jackson on ‘American Idol,’ new reports have surfaced indicating that the deal is not completed and has not been signed, and is therefore not finalized. But it’s close. Very close.

Keith Urban Confirms Rumors About Being Considered as 'American Idol' Judge

Megan Pacella — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:00:27 +0000

It’s no secret that ‘American Idol’ producers have been looking for a country star to pull up a chair at the judges table in the upcoming season of the hit realize show. The latest country star to get hit up by ‘Idol’ producers is Keith Urban — and he has confirmed that his potential invitation to join the show isn’t just another rumor.

Toby Keith Allegedly Turns Down 'American Idol' Judge Role

Megan Pacella — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:00:35 +0000

The ‘American Idol’ rumor mill is turning again, and this time, Toby Keith is the person of interest. Word has it that in an upcoming cover story for Inland Empire Weekly, the ‘Beers Ago’ singer dishes that he was asked to sit in the judges’ panel for the upcoming ‘Idol’ season, but he turned them down.

Idol & X-factor Gossip

Miki Harvey — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:01:18 +0000

American Idol is throwing around some names for NEW judges that may replace the indecisive Jennifer Lopez. Even if JLO stays, they may add a 5th judge. Some names that have been mentioned are Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Fergie, Will.I.Am and Idol alum Adam Lambert. In other reality news, X-Factor is looking for [...]

Reba McEntire and Skylar Laine Duet to 'Turn On the Radio' on 'American Idol' Finale

Cristin Maher — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:30:46 +0000

While she wasn’t in the final running to become the winner of ‘American Idol‘ this season, Skylar Laine still got to perform on the big finale tonight (May 23). Oh, and did we mention Reba McEntire was there, too? Laine rocked the ‘Idol’ stage for one last time alongside McEntire, performing the country superstar’s hit single ‘Turn On the Radio.’

Eric Church Apologizes for Comments [Poll]

Paul Drake — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:34:21 +0000

Eric Church ruffled some feathers of fellow artists on Monday. In the current issue of Rolling Stone magazine, Eric spoke out about singers that take the reality-TV route to stardom. “I don’t know what would make an artist do that, you’re not an artist.” This comment didn’t sit well with Miranda Lambert who was once [...]

Scotty McCreery to Room With Longtime Friends at North Carolina State This Fall

Megan Pacella — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:00:36 +0000

Lots of country stars have managed to juggle touring schedules and family life without too many problems. But this fall, Scotty McCreery will try a new kind of juggling act when he joins the Wolfpack at North Carolina State University on the weekdays and continues playing shows on weekends.

Bipolar 'American Idol' Contestant Shelby Tweten Inhabits Carrie Underwood's 'Temporary Home'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:44:41 +0000

It’s been a Carrie Underwood-centric day in the country community. Fresh off today’s announcement that her new single ‘Good Girl‘ is due to drop at radio next month, one of Underwood’s songs was performed on her former stomping grounds of ‘American Idol.’

Teenage singer Shelby Tweten, who hails from Mankato, Minn., inhabited Underwood’s ‘Temporary Home’ during her audition in Aspen, Colo. for Season 11 of ‘Idol.’

Lauren Alaina Readies for Major 2012 Tour Announcement

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:55:42 +0000

To say that Lauren Alaina has been having a pretty great year would be putting it lightly. Besides winning over America on ‘American Idol,’ the country cutie released her debut album, ‘Wildflower,’ last month, which has already spawned two hit singles. Now, 2012 is already shaping up to be an amazing year for the soon-to-be 17-year-old. While she remains tight-lipped about the details, Alaina can promise that there’s be some exciting tour news to come.

'American Idol' Confirms Judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson Will Return Next Season

Shauna Wright — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:18:27 +0000

During an appearance on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Wednesday, ‘American Idol’ producer Nigel Lythgoe confirmed judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson would be back for season 11 of the show.

“I am delighted to say that all three judges, along with the brilliant host of ‘American Idol’ are back for the next season,” he told Seacrest, who happens to be the aforementioned “brilliant host” of ‘Idol.’

Lauren Alaina's 'Like My Mother Does' Video Premieres [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:13:52 +0000

Your long wait is over, Lauren Alaina fans: the video for her first single, ‘Like My Mother Does,’ is finally here.

The clip premiered Monday and, like the song, it’s a sentimental affair, featuring scenes of Alaina reminiscing as she leafs through family photos — and finishing with a shot of the ‘American Idol’ runner-up and her real-life mom.

Scotty McCreery Doesn't Want to Act, Plans to Stick With Music [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:34:02 +0000

Country darling Scotty McCreery may have logged a lot of time in LA during his run on ‘American Idol,’ but he still hasn’t been bitten by the acting bug.

The reigning ‘Idol’ champ told WSOC radio he didn’t know if he’d “pull a Tim McGraw,” referring to his one-time duet partner and star of movies like ‘The Blind Side’ and ‘Country Strong.’

'American Idol' Contestants Release Exclusive Walmart EPs

Jeff Giles — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:48:51 +0000

Attention, Walmart shoppers: You can now relive your favorite musical moments from the most recent season of ‘American Idol’ with a series of exclusive EPs from the top four contestants.

Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart, and James Durbin have all released ‘American Idol Season 10 Highlights’ EPs, offering five tracks apiece for the low, low price of $5.

Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler Return to American Idol

Faith Martin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:41:38 +0000

Randy Jackson is still in it to win it: EW.com has confirmed that the original ‘American Idol’ judge will return for an 11th season on Fox’s top-rated series.

Also returning for season 11 is Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler — not exactly the most surprising r