Simply Idol

Casey James

Columbia Nashville’s Josh Thompson performed a set of songs including his current single “Way Out Here,” and his debut Top 20 “Beer On The Table,” in front of a lively crowd at the CMA Music Fest River Stage on Thursday. Pictured (l-r) Renee Bell, EVP A&R Sony Music Nashville; Casey James, American Idol Season 9 Finalist; Thompson; Sheri Warnke, CMA VP/Strategic Partnerships. ‘

Via MusicRow.com

Lee DeWyze

TMZ found Lee DeWyze hanging out in a street in Los Angeles. Lee says he’s a fan of TMZ and did what looked to be a Randy Jackson impression when the cameraman asked Lee if he ever got high off of paint.

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CLAY AIKEN

Clay Aiken duets with Chaka Khan for an episode of Disney Channel’s animated series “Phineas & Ferb.”
Air date to be announced.

Adam Lambert

After returning home to Texas for a few days, “Idol” alum Alex Lambert, has returned to the If I Can Dream house.

Michael Sarver

Michael Sarver’s Twitter: Tickets for the July 9th show in Sulphur, La are now on sale. For tickets call 337-436-9533.

Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee Twittered: So I’m proud 2 announce I will be spending my summer in LA recording a Christmas record! My label decided 2 give it a green light a little late in the year so now there is a bit of a rush but its going to be great!

Taylor Hicks

Taylor Hicks blogs about oil spill for Larry King Live: “I believe that there was a good relationship between the oil executives and the people of the gulf coast region because the oil companies do create jobs and revenue for the people of the gulf region,” Taylor writes. “However, the responsibility of safety and restoration falls on these executives. The people of the Gulf Coast expect the oil companies to protect their beautiful waters. I do believe that with determination, resilience and total cooperation, we, as people who rely and enjoy the waters of the Gulf Coast will be able to get back to the beaches that we all love.”

Kris Allen

What started out as a small fund-raising effort to honor Arkansan and American Idol Kris Allen’s birthday has grown into a major fund-raising project.

$25,000 + dollars donated in 4 days = 50 cows! That’s 2 cows for each year Kris Allen has been alive that will go to families in underdeveloped countries via Heifer International. It’s a project that wouldn’t have been possible without the people behind “Alright With Moo”. Today, one of the creators of the fund-raising project, Kathy Tibaldi, was interviewed by KARK, the NBC affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas.

To donate to “Alright With Moo”, click here.

Listen to the entire interview below.

Click here to see the story that aired on KARK 4 News at 5:00pm.

Casey James

Casey James was interviewed by Hollywood Scoop.

Catch the video here!

American Idol lowers age eligibility to 15

American Idol will lower its eligibility age for Season 10, reports USA TODAY’s Bill Keveney, allowing 15-year-olds to audition for the first time. “A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16,” executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz. says. “Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool.” The show previously had a 16-to-28 age limit.

Via USA Today – Idol Chatter

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The “American Idol” Season 10 audition dates and cities have been announced.

There was some talk about pushing back the auditions to later in the year to accommodate Simon Cowell’s replacement, but it doesn’t look like that will be happening. Although, the producers do judge the initial rounds, so there still is time.

This season you’ll also be permitted to submit an online audition through Myspace. Specifics on that audition setup haven’t been announced yet.

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Lee DeWyze, David Cook and More Celebrate Andrew Cook’s Birthday in Hollywood

David Cook’s brother, Andrew Cook celebrated his 23rd birthday in Los Angeles last night. Joining the party were David Cook and his band, Lee DeWyze, Ryan Star, and Luke Menard amongst others.

According to RyanStar, the crew sat next to Dr. Dre. And of course, the paps showed up!

The paps ask David and Lee questions as they make their way to their car. They answer politely, but things get a little testy when Lee refuses to take a second photo with one of the paps.

Michael JohnsMichael Johns has a new video “Hold Me” that has been released in Japan. The song was released in Japan, and is doing well there, climbing to 5 on the Usen Japanese Western charts.

“Hold Me” written by David Foster and previously recorded by Japanese recording artist, Seiko Matsuda. It was a big hit in Japan.

The song will be included in the Japanese version of Michael’s album, Hold Back My Heart, that’s set to be released there on 6/23

Now, you can hear the entire song, via a newly-released video of Michael performing in the studio. Check it out!

What do you think about it?

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Kris Allen’s Live Like We’re Dying is featured in the SIMS 3 Trailer at E3!

Very cool Kris!

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Yahoo is doing a series of interviews with The Idols during their rehearsals.. here are the first few they have done. Enjoy!

Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze was (pun intended) painted out to be a novice on “American Idol,” a shy paint salesman with a heart of gold and stomach of butterflies. But truth is, Lee was already a music veteran before he ever auditioned, with years of gigging and recording experience. “Idol” was just part of a progression of a long, ongoing music career, and really, Lee wasn’t quite as skittish or under-confident as Simon Cowell claimed.

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Lee DeWyze

Crystal Bowersox

Crystal’s popularity from the get-go on “Idol” proves that America is ready again for a ’90s-style, Lilith Fair-ly female singer who doesn’t have to flash yards of flesh or team with Autotuned rappers to get ahead. And as this frank interview–conducted while sitting on the floor of the Idols Live Tour rehearsals–indicates, Crystal Bowersox is not a woman anyone ought to mess with, anyway. The lady is just totally badass.

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Casey James

Casey James was one of my favorite contestants on “American Idol” this year.

He was also favored among many other female viewers, of varying age, as his very vocal “Cougars For Casey” fanbase and the shameless fawning of judge Kara DioGuardi proved time and time again.

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Michael Lynche

Big Mike has a big personality and big voice, so perhaps more than any of the Season 9 “American Idol” top 10, he seems ready to rock big stadiums. But along with pursuing his big dreams on Idols Live Tour this summer, he also has to balance his family life, as a husband and new dad. How will the Lynches handle life on the road?

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