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American Idol winner Jordin Sparks and finalists Blake Lewis and Melinda Doolittle join superstar Martina McBride on the live broadcast of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. Jordin, Blake and Melinda will perform one song together in tribute to the Nations 231st birthday. Check your local listings to find out where and when.
Then, only two days later, they join the other Top 10 Idols on tour. Find out more about the American Idols Tour.

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InStyle Magazine gets up close and personal with seven popular female artists in today’s music scene to find out what music inspires them, and two of them are American Idol’s own! First up is Carrie Underwood, who tells InStyle that she is inspired by the true pioneers of country music. In country music, we remember the people who came before us: singers like Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton. It is awesome for me to have a chance to honor them"they are the reason Im here! Growing up, I listened to their old 45s on our record player all the time. It was great to see strong women doing so well"and to know it was possible to become like them.
The original American Idol and two-time Grammy winner, Kelly Clarkson, is featured in the issue next to Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, both pictured with their mouths agape, which […]

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Former Marine Josh Gracin will tour the Persian Gulf this summer in support of our troops overseas. Josh will leave his wife and three children at home in Nashville to play shows and spend time with the troops stationed throughout the Persian Gulf. The overseas tour is sponsored by MWR and Stars For Stripes.
It means a lot to me to do this, said Josh. As a former Marine its important for me to give back to our men and women in uniform. I hope these shows can help them to escape for just a moment and bring a little piece of home to our folks serving overseas.
Josh Gracins self-titled debut CD is certified gold by the RIAA and has sold over 680,000 copies. The first single from the project, I Want To Live, was also his first hit " climbing the charts to #4 at country radio. Joshs second single, […]

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Jon Peter Lewis has been hitting the road with his debut album, Stories From Hollywood, and will be performing at the renowned Roxy Theater in Hollywood Saturday, June 30th. This all ages show will feature Jon’s phenomenal band and promises to be an exciting night!
Watch the video of JPL singing "Amanda Grace."

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Audition Dates Also Set For: Dallas, Omaha, Atlanta, Charleston, Miami and Philadelphia
With auditions scheduled in seven cities across the nation, the phenomenal American Idol begins its search for the next singing superstar. Once again, talented singers will have an extraordinary opportunity to perform before millions of TV viewers and become household names, with one winning the American Idol title and a major recording contract.
The quest to become the next American Idol is about to start. Auditions for the seventh season of American Idol begin in San Diego, CA, on Monday, July 30, at Qualcomm Stadium.
Auditions will continue in the following cities:
Dallas, TX: Monday, Aug. 6 at Texas Stadium
Omaha, NE: Friday, Aug. 10 at Qwest Center
Atlanta, GA : Tuesday, Aug. 14 at Georgia Dome
Charleston, SC: Saturday, Aug. 18 at North Charleston Coliseum
Miami, FL: Wednesday, Aug. 22 at AmericanAirlines Arena
Philadelphia, PA : […]

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Due to the overwhelming popularity of the downloads, we have decided to make them available to you for another month! But don’t wait around–head to the Idol Download Store to make some of your favorite "Idol" tunes, available in extended MP3 format, part of your own collection!
Remember, the deadline is July 23rd, so take advantage while you can–download Jordin and Blake’s music now!

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Bucky Covington sure has enjoyed the sweet taste of success since his time on American Idol. This week, his self-titled CD saw the biggest % increase of all titles inside the top 10 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Top 75 Country Albums chart. His CD has spent all but two weeks inside the top 10 since its release in April, as his debut single, "A Different World," climbs the country radio charts.
Congratulations Bucky!
Watch our exclusive interview with Bucky now!

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The "Blaker Girls" will surely swoon when they see the upcoming PEOPLEs Hottest Bachelors of 07 issue. Blake Lewis is featured as one of these bachelors, and he divulges his biggest dating secrets to the magazine. The first one concerns his approach to dating women. As he tells PEOPLE, "I was always jealous of guys who can go up to girls and ask for their numbers. It’s never been my bag." Blake prefers to establish a rapport first.
He calls himself a "dozen roses kind of guy." He’s also done some serenading. "In an intimate setting singing to a girl is beautiful."
Ladies, listen up–Blake does have some definite turn-offs. He tells PEOPLE, "I’m not a fan of carcinogens and I’m not a fan of lazy people. If a girl’s sloppy, that’s just a sign of laziness." He likes his girls […]

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In 2005 Constantine Maroulis electrified America during season four of American Idol with his captivating delivery of Queen’s classic "Bohemian Rhapsody." The Brooklyn-born, New Jersey-bred rocker will thrill his fans once again with the highly anticipated release of Constantine " his solo album, out August 7th, 2007 (Sixth Place Records / Sony RED). Constantine debuted Everybody Loves, the first song off the album, on "The Bold & The Beautiful" on Wednesday, May 15th 2007.
Since his departure from American Idol, Constantine has been hard at work, starring on Broadway in The Wedding Singer as well as in the critically acclaimed off-Broadway revival of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. In between, he devoted considerable time and effort into finding the right band, assembling a talented group of musicians that meshed into a cohesive and rockin ensemble. Constantine co-wrote several songs on the record.
Constantine recently became a featured […]

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Elliott Yamin is scheduled to welcome home Navy Troops from the U.S.S. Boxer (LHD4) on June 15th at their North Island Naval Base in San Diego, California. Elliott will have the opportunity to thank the Navy personnel for their service to this country after just returning from Iraq where they have served a double extended deployment.
During this day, Elliott will have lunch with the troops and will also participate in a meet-and-greet with military personnel and their families. He will also sign copies of his debut self-titled CD Elliott Yamin and photos.
Visiting The North Island Naval base will be a unique and wonderful opportunity, stated Elliott. I have so much admiration for men and women that service this country and the courage and strength that they possess. I look forward to being able to spend some time with them all and hear some of their stories while I visit the […]

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