American Idol News

“I imagine you're surprised to see me here.”

Here's the showdown 'Idol' has been building to: Two Davids - immensely talented, but extremely different - collide. via Lansing State Journal

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“Are the winner's fans going to care enough to buy the album when it comes out, given the fleeting nature of fame and the increasing lack of interest the public has in buying records?”

Our panel of professional bloggers and superfans weigh in on the David/David finale and the season's hits and messes. via VH1 News

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“I think people will be pleasantly surprised, because it shows a side of my work that no one has heard before”

Academy Award-winning actress and former "American Idol" contestant Jennifer Hudson will release her debut album, a self-titled affair, in September via Arista Records. via Hollywood Reporter

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“Yeah, I did see that, and I think I saw it last season, too.”

This time every spring, readers of newsprint across the land can expect to see those confident, can't-miss lists of "Ways to Improve ' American Idol .'" "No Paula!" "New judges!" "Less predictability!" "Change ... via AMNY

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Country singer Carrie Underwood is the all-time most popular "American Idol" winner, and dreadlocked Jason Castro was voted the most overrated contestant this season, according to a poll released on Monday by ... via Hollywood Reporter

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“This one is really actually special because long before I had a hit record, the fans always came to the shows. And I want to thank you guys for voting and for being there for me.”

Country singer KENNY CHESNEY reigned supreme at the 2008 Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday - winning entertainer of the year for the fourth consecutive time. via PR-inside.com

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“If you're gonna be a great entertainer and you're gonna be a great performer, then these are the things that you have to do to season yourself in that manner”

Taylor Hicks is going from 'Idol' to 'Angel.' The 'American Idol' alum will join the Broadway cast of 'Grease' on June 6, playing Teen Angel in the revival of the popular musical. via Lansing State Journal

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“We know that her father had drug and alcohol issues. We know what she was experiencing. After that, there are personal (boundaries).”

This season of "American Idol" had talented singers, a doe-eyed teenage contestant for the prepubescent crowd, visits from pop royalty, stinging comments from Simon Cowell and jaw-droppers from Paula Abdul. via Wral.com

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There were thousands at first, all clamoring for a shot at the spotlight. But in the end, only one topic could emerge victorious. via Coshocton Tribune

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DON'T MISS: The "American Idol" finale - They hyped the heck out of this season, proclaiming it to be the greatest ever. via Inside Bay Area

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