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" can be either a boon or a blessing. Remember Anthony Fedorov or LaKisha Jones? Nope, nor do most people! But you may have heard of a guy with the last name of "Daughtry"? Or perhaps you've followed the semi-successful genre-specific careers of Josh Gracin, Tamyra Gray, or LaToya London? Season eight's third-runner up, Allison Iraheta , was signed ...

R. Kelly, "Untitled" Call it focus, call it obsession, call it tunnel vision, call it formula: Kelly is consistent.

Allison Iraheta has come a long way since her awkward first interview with Ryan Seacrest.

Allison Iraheta has come a long way since her awkward first interview with Ryan Seacrest.

The first-week sales results for Kris Allen are in, and they're not spectacular.

Kris Allen, "Kris Allen" On Kris Allen's self-titled debut album, the "American Idol" presents a collection of pop-rock tunes that are cool and simple - a reflection of what we saw from the married 24-year-old on the eighth season of "Idol." Allen, known for his boy-next-door charm, co-wrote nine of the 13 tracks and collaborated with Mike Elizondo ...

"Friday I'll Be Over U" : B+ S o much for wallowing in post-breakup despair. "American Idol" finalist Iraheta channels a mix of Kelly Clarkson, Joan Jett and Pink on her Max Martin-penned debut single, an infectious romp that promises listeners the 17-year-old siren will have recovered from boy drama by week's end.

Relient K "Forget and Not Slow Down" Release Date: 10/6 Record Label: Jive Rating: B- Relient K has been around for nearly a decade, pop punk bands are not supposed to last that long.

Three record deals, one TV-hosting gig, a group appearance at the Teen Choice Awards, public confirmation of sexuality and one high-profile departure: Such is the aftermath of the eighth season of "American Idol." There's also, of course, the annual "American Idols Live" tour, which stops Sunday in Hartford.

The son of 70s bingo-hall-radio fixture Kenny Loggins, Crosby Loggins won top-dog on MTV's Rock the Cradle in 2008 on the strength of his inherited adult-contemporary tendencies.

The son of 70s bingo-hall-radio fixture Kenny Loggins, Crosby Loggins won top-dog on MTV's Rock the Cradle in 2008 on the strength of his inherited adult-contemporary tendencies.

The sound is straight ahead pop-rock, but the band is out of Nashville, Tennessee.

In a farmhouse studio in Franklin, the four guys of Nashville rock group Hot Chelle Rae are listening to new mixes of their songs blasting from a soundboard out of NASA-grade speakers.

Kris Allen during 'American Idol' finale 2009 American Idol winner Kris Allen, runner-up Adam Lambert and fourth place finalist Allison Iraheta have all signed recording deals.

's debut album will be released this fall on the Jive Records label, under license from 19 Recordings, according to a press release.

Home : Features : Television : American Idol : Kris Allen signs his first recording deal Kris Allen signs his first recording deal 8-Jun-2009 Written by: Anuya Jakatdar The "American Idol" winner to soon croon for his debut album.

This week got off to a good start with news that Season 8 champion Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert have inked record deals.

"Kris won the hearts of millions of Americans with his soulful voice, good looks and gracious demeanor," Simon Fuller -- creator and executive producer of "American Idol," and founder and chief executive officer of 19 Entertainment -- said in a statement.