LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Danny Gokey was sent home by "American Idol" viewers on Wednesday in an elimination that set the stage for next week's showdown between the last two singing contestants on America's most-watched television show. Gokey, 29, a widowed church music director from Wisconsin, had until this week been one of the leading vote-getters among viewers this season. He lost his wife to heart disease last July. Following his elimination, Gokey sang an encore of "You Are So Beautiful... Read Full Story
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" fans waited with bated breath on Wednesday to see whether musical theater actor Adam Lambert or laid back acoustic guitarist Kris Allen will take home the coveted "Idol" title in the TV talent show's eighth season. Although Lambert went into Tuesday's three song apiece finale as the apparent front runner and was all but anointed the winner by judge Simon Cowell, the race appeared to be neck and neck. Web site DialIdol.com, which tracks "Idol" voting... Read Full Story
Reuters Blogs "American Idol" winner appears too close too call Reuters By Nichola Groom LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" fans waited with bated breath on Wednesday to see whether musical theater actor Adam Lambert or laid back acoustic guitarist Kris Allen will take home the coveted "Idol" title in the TV talent ... Four Reasons Kris Allen Could Win American Idol People Magazine Adam Lambert, Kris Allen take the 'American Idol' stage for last time Reality TV World Entertainment... Read Full Story
What happened to the brunette beauty Katharine Mcphee of American Idol fame? It seems like the singer is struggling to get public attention these days, and is opting for an extreme makeover to attract the press. She attended the Ann Taylor into something that doesn't seem like her at all...... [Original Post on MyItThings.com] Read Full Story
He was back to Hollywood, rehearsals, and getting ready for the Top 3 performance night against favorites Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert. After showing each of the finalists' visits to their respective hometowns, the three will perform a song of the American Idol judges choice and a song of their own choosing. According to Foxes On Idol, the judges' pick for Kris Allen is OneRepublic's "Apologize," a very nice selection that seems very well suited to Kris Allen's vocal stylings. Biography... Read Full Story
MiamiHerald.com 'American Idol' alums weigh in on season 8 and the Final Four Entertainment Weekly - Adam B. Vary Sure, Adam Lambert may be the front runner on American Idol this season, but Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, and Allison Iraheta are all nipping closely at his heels. Danny Gokey's 'Dream On': The Story Behind The Cover MTV.com Idol: Adam Lambert Owns Rock Night People Magazine New York Daily News - New York Post - Foxes on Idol - Associated Content all 677 news articles... Read Full Story
Danny Gokey, third runner-up from season 8 of American Idol, says its only a matter of time before his record deal is revealed.Gokey told the Allentown Morning Call, All I can say is theres good news. Thats all I can say. Theres good news on the horizon.Well... depending on how you feel about Danny Gokey, I dont think that really clears up that he has a record deal.He went on to say, I’ve been told to keep my mouth kind of quiet about it, so that’s our little secret. It’s gotta be done... Read Full Story
Despite landing in the bottom three last week, "American Idol" front-runner Adam Lambert has found another fan: Slash. The former Guns 'N Roses guitarist, who is serving as a mentor for this week's rock performances, wrote on his Twitter account Saturday that he thought the "Idol" finalists, especially Lambert, could sing their butts off. The 43-year-old rocker also wrote that the remaining four singers — Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey (GO'-key) and Allison Iraheta (EAR'-ah-HE'-ta... Read Full Story
