1. American Idol 6 will return in January on Fox
2. American Idol Season 7 Set for January 15 2008
3. Amercian Idol Extra Premiers March 19th for Backstadge Dishing!

1. American Idol Season 8 Starts January 13 2008
2. Kara Reviews American Idol 4-18-06
3. American Idol Judge Paula Abdul Picks Her Season 7 Final 4

1. Idol Fans Ask Your Questions To David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado
2. American Idol David Archuleta VS David Cook
3. Catching up with David Cook Video

Kellie Pickler Fights off Depression

Catching up with Country Star American Idol Alum Kellie Pickler, finds her no worse for the wears after a troublesome relationship and family issues.

In 2007, the 22 year old Idol Fan Favorite Kellie Pickler had bouts of  depression and suffered from severe reaction from anti-depressants.  Kelly revealed these issues to People for an upcoming interview.

During the time she also struggles with her romatic side, as she broke up with then beau, hockey player Jordin Tootoo.

“Everything in my professional life seemed great,” she says. “But in my personal life, I was just crumbling.”

Just as Pickler was moving over her own hurdles, her father, a convicted felon, was sent back to jail. He was first released soon after Pickler’s Idol run. In the meantime, her mother, who had abandoned Pickler at age two, unexpectedly reappeared in her life.

“I was an emotional wreck,” Pickler says.

Yet, despite the hardships, the singer says she has a strong support system — not to mention some recent professional coups. Pickler has a new man in her life (Nashville songwriter Kyle Jacobs) and some good girl-pals in fellow singers Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. Plus, in the past year alone, she released a new album and took home three Country Music Television Awards, including Performance of the Year.

Kelly is hanging in there and her fans still appreciate her down home values, and great country music songs.

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More About Jordan Sparks

Jordan Sparks

Jordin Sparks is a talented musician, and one of which we would not know of if it were not for American Idol. Although with the talent Jordin Sparks’ has it was only inevitable that she would become a walking success. Clearly Jordin Sparks knows how to sing and she won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

Biography

Jordin Brianna Sparks was born on December 22, 1989, in Phoenix, Arizona, to mother Jodi Weidmann (who is white) and father Phillippi Sparks (who is black), a former NFL defensive back. After attending Orchard Elementary School in Rodgewood, New Jersey, Jordin Sparks attended Community Christian School before going on to Sandra Day O’Connor High School. She dropped out in 2006 and was homeschooled for the remainder of high school so she could give more attention to her singing.

Jordin Sparks began taking part in various singing competitions and, in 2006, she was one of six winners in the Torrid search for the next plus-sized model. That was the year Jordin Sparks also found herself auditioning for American Idol in front of three of the toughest, most well-known judges: Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell.

Jordin Sparks on american idol

While performing on Season Six of American Idol, Jordin Sparks not only gained recognition from the judges but she also gained a solid fanbase of “sparkplugs.” She was never in the bottom two or three throughout the entire show, and she won the season in May 2007.

Following her win, Jordin Sparks made appearances on Live With Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, The View, and Larry King Live, and she was featured in Entertainment Weekly, TV Guide, Glamour, and more.

Jordin Sparks releases album

In 2007, Jordin Sparks released her debut self-titled album to favorable reviews. The hit “Tattoo” went on to become a top 10 single, and “No Air” soared to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In February 2008, Jordin Sparks sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XLII. She went on to become the opening act on the Alicia Keys’ As I Am tour.

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American Idols Top Ten on Larry King 8-21-08

Larry King the King of CNN Cable New Television is having a special American Idols segment this evening at 9PM ET on 8-21-08.

Watch ‘American’s Idol’s’ Top Ten on CNN’s Larry King Live on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET.

For more information, please visit www.cnn.com/larryking

If you catch the show, give us your comments and opinions

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American Idol Elliott Yamin Return to Richmond Va Performance

On Saturday August 16, Richmond Virginia Native and American Idol Finalist came back to town and performed at the Richmond Brave Minor League Baseball Game. No Elliott was not playing 3rd base for the Richmond Braves, rather he did was he does best. He sang.

Here is Elliot Yamin singing the National Anthem.

Elliott Yamin did however get some time to test his baseball skills with the Richmond Braves, as he shagged some balls in the outfield, took batting practice, signed autographs as part of the Inspired by Diabetes campaign and sang the national anthem.

Yamin managed to make contact on some pitches during his two rounds of batting practice, hitting a few infield grounders and one looper over shortstop.

“It’s just real cool, man,” Yamin said between rounds. “I’ve always dreamed of being a singer or a professional athlete. Obviously, if I was a professional athlete, I’d be one of the smallest.”

Yamin is 5-6, 152 pounds.

“After watching him swing, he’s got potential - to be a good singer,” R-Braves manager Dave Brundage said. “He looks to be a prospect - just not in baseball.”

Partial Source: InRich.com

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Michael Johns and David Cook Mavid Dance

During the American Idol Live 2008 Tour, fans of Michael Johns and David Cook have come up with the term Mavid. It is a certain time in almost every Idol Live Performance when Michael and David Dance together and act out. You can tell they have lots of fun.

Here is a Collection of American Idol Mavid moments form the 2008 American Idol Live Tour

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David Cook American Idol Tour Video My Hero San Diego

Here is American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook performing the song “My Hero” during the American Idol Summer Tour during their concert in San Diego

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American Idol Live Tour What You Will Hear

The American Idol Live tour Kicked off last night in Glendale, Ariz. Our very own special commenter “Idol Fan-Addict” will give us a full review. She was at the show. Look for that review shortly. She said it was a Blast. ( If you want to do a review for any of the shows you see send it to me to idol at Idol-mania.com)

The American Idol tour consists of the top 10 performers from Season 7. They include David Cook, David Archuleta, Syesha Mercado, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay and Chikezie Eze.

Spoiler Alert of the songs you will hear on the Tour After the Jump

The Songs the Idols will sing on the American Idol Tour and the performance order are:

Chikezie Eze:

“I Believe to My Soul” (Ray Charles)

“Caught Up” (Usher)

“So High” (John Legend)

Ramiele Malubay:

“I Want You Back” (Jackson 5)

“Love Will Lead You Back” (Taylor Dayne)

“If I Never See Your Face” (Rhianna)

Michael Johns:

“We Will Rock You”/”We Are the Champions” (Queen)

“It’s All Wrong, but It’s Alright” (Dolly Parton)

“Dream On” (Aerosmith)

Kristy Lee Cook:

“Squeezing the Love Outta You” (Carolyn Dawn Johnson)

“God Bless the USA” (Lee Greenwood)

“Cowgirls”

Carly Smithson:

“Bring Me to Life” (Evanescence)

“Crazy on You” (Heart)

“I Drove All Night” (Celine Dion)

Brooke White

“Let it Be” (Beatles)

“1234″ (Fiest)

“Yellow” (Coldplay)

Jason Castro:

“Over the Rainbow”

“Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley)

“Daydream” (Lovin’ Spoonful)

Syesha Mercado:

“Umbrella” (Rhianna)

“If I Aint Got It” (Alicia Keys)

“Listen”

David Archuleta:

“Angels” (Robbie Williams)

“Apologize” (One Republic)

“Stand by Me” (Ben E. King)

“When You Say You Love Me” (Josh Groban)

David Cook:

“Hello” (Lionel Richie)

“Time of My Life”

“My Hero”

“Billie Jean” (Michael Jackson)

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