Idolator | by Maura Johnston | Mon, Apr 14
Mon, Apr 14
You'd think that the overwhelming awfulness that resulted from last year's American Idol songwriting competition—which was won by "This Is My Now," a.k.a. "the song that killed any hopes Blake Lewis might have had of taking the 2007 Idol title away from Jordin 'Only Sixteen' Sparks"—woul...
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source: Great American Country
TN April 1, 2009 — "American Idol" has earned plenty of attention from country stars since its inception: Reba McEntire and Brad Paisley have performed on "Idol" shows; former winner Carrie Underwood has returned several times; and Martina McBride, ...
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American Idol -- Top 11: Ratings Down 23% 
source: Huffington Post
NY LIL ROUNDS -- Sang the Martina McBride gem "Independence Day," which is practically a standard now, in my opinion. Her performance was also restrained but there's no doubting she seemed a little more tamped down -- until she got to the finale and ...
Published Wed, Mar 18
We’re Live-Blogging The Top 11 ‘American Idol’ Performances! 
source: newsroom.mtv.com
8:33 pm - Lil Rounds is doing Martina McBride. Randy Travis told her to “get her licks in.” Dirty old man alert!! 8:35 pm - Lil Rounds is flailing. The verses are a disaster of pitch problems and lack of conviction. 8:36 pm - But oh, that chorus! ...
Published Tue, Mar 17
source: mjsbigblog
“American Idol” Reality Check Kristy Lee Cook Sings a Carrie Underwood Song CMT TV Guide Among the performers confirmed for the show are Opry members Bill Anderson, Jimmy Dickens, Julianne Hough, Diamond Rio, Martina McBride and Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood.
Published Fri, Dec 12
American Idol Christmas: "Hear Something Country Christmas 2007" 
source: Idol Stalker
If you are a country music fan and happen to also love Carrie Underwood and Kellie Pickler, then you’ll want to pick up a copy of Hear Something Country Christmas 2007. It contains tracks like "Do You Hear What I Hear?" (Carrie Underwood) and "Santa Baby" (Kellie Pickler) along with classi...
Published Thu, Dec 11
Carrie Underwood Duets With Elvis Presley 
source: Just Jared
Country crooner Carrie Underwood is featured on the Elvis Presley Christmas Duets CD, in stores now. The 25-year-old former American Idol champ and The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll sing “I’ll be Home for Christmas” together. Also featured on the CD is LeAnn Rimes, who sings “Here Comes Santa Claus...
Published Wed, Nov 26
Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis, & Melinda Doolittle From American Idol To Perform On Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular 
source: Reality TV Magazine
Lewis, 25, grew up in Bothell, Washington and began singing at the age of 5. He first auditioned for 'American Idol' in Seattle having never seen an episode of the show. He is the first runner-up for Season Six of 'American Idol.' American Idol' tour tickets are available for purchase at www.am...
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