Some people wait a lifetime for moments like the ones I had during what was, without a doubt, the time of my life in Los Angeles last week (all of which I am still processing - please, don't pinch me just yet). Thanks to the good luck of being in the right place at the right time …
After surviving through the audition rounds, the hell of Hollywood week, and even duets with Idol All Stars, ten Season 15 contestants emerged from the talent-heavy ranks to form American Idol's last group of Top 10 finalists. They are... . Dalton Rapattoni, Olivia Rox, Trent Harmon, La'Porsha Renae, Tristan McIntosh, Sonika Vaid, Gianna Isabella, MacKenzie Bourg, Avalon Young, …
American Idol changed my life. I've written multiple essays on this very statement over the years, but I've never been able to fully express just how much of an impact this televised singing competition has had on me since 2002 (and specifically the last eight years). Besides the usual suspects (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Chris …
Congratulations to Caleb Johnson, the winner of American Idol Season 13! The big-voiced, retro rocker from Asheville, North Carolina, who successfully channeled his classic rock/southern bluesy-rock sound into stand-out performances each week, was named the champion of the 2014 edition of the long-running singing competition. As first proven by Season 12's Candice Glover, another returnee contestant turned …
Tonight, American Idol reached a special milestone with the airing of its 500th episode. The show led the celebrations with cake, confetti, and a trip down memory lane with a moving montage of Idol moments throughout the last twelve seasons, featuring footage of former contestants and judges, and its veteran host Ryan Seacrest. Despite the falling viewership …
Every year, American Idol proclaims that it's a girl's year to win, and every year, I'm left feeling disappointed as we watch the female contestants drop one by one (Seasons 9 and 10), and witness a girl falling just short of the title at the grand finale (Seasons 9, 10, AND 11). However, it seems …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoRkntoHkIE Phillip Phillips' music video for "Home" is just as the song's title suggests - homely, humble, and hopeful. In Phillips' video debut, the singer-songwriter chronicles his ventures as a musician on-the-road, featuring footage from the American Idol tour (which is currently traveling along the east coast - get your tickets here!) interspersed with glory …
The American Idol journey is far from over after the confetti has been swept away from the finale stage. Every summer, the Top 10 Idols embark on a cross-country summer tour, during which they get to sing for all of the fans who supported them on the show. Without the stress of the competition on …
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I am a shameless fan of singing competition reality shows. While some may write off shows like American Idol and The X-Factor as overhyped karaoke contests, one cannot deny the tremendous impact that these shows have had on the music industry. Where would stars like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and One Direction be today without …
Elizabeth Rosalyn 