Casey Carlson

For what appears to be the first time in American Idol history, the first runner-up is not being awarded a guaranteed album deal that comes with a $175,000 advance. The reworking of the prize package terms for Season 11 was discovered by the Associated ...  

In addition, children from various eras in Edina history are spotlighted, including children's author Nancy Carlson, Morningside pioneer Ella Grimes, early Country Club resident Ron Shirk, farm kid Frank Cardarelle, and hockey standout Casey Hankinson.  

She's made it to the final four of AMERICAN IDOL and now talented young singing sensation, Jessica Sanchez, will grace the stage at the U.S. Capitol for PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. The top-rated program has become an American tradition honoring ...  

She is survived by her husband, Don; two children, Kimberly (Francis) Prusansky and Brian Cherry both of Janesville; five grandchildren, Jessica (Casey) Carlson, Joshua Cherry, Cory Gwin, Jonathan (Jen) Prusansky and Elizabeth (Jake) Godfrey; seven great ...  

Jessica Sanchez, the “American Idol” runner-up with San Antonio ties, is working on her debut album with former Sony Music Entertainment executive Tommy Mottola, who now runs Casablanca Records, Fox News Latino reports. “I can't confirm anything yet ...  

Some people have called Phillip Phillips' Home the best American Idol coronation song ever, and the numbers the track put up last week bear it out. Home sold 278,000 copies last week, according to Nielsen Soundscan. That's more than 100,000 more downloads ...  

Nigel Lythgoe has fired back at Fox executive Kevin Reilly's comments about American Idol. Reilly told reporters last week that the ratings for the singing competition had "dropped more than anticipated" and declared that the show will undergo "some ...  

Both the Eurovision Song Contest and American Idol have been trending at the top of Google's rising search terms this week as internet users looked for more information about the winning contestants and the show finales. The final of the Eurovision Song ...  

During the season, I provide live, blow-by-blow accounts of the show, with comments on and criticism of each performance. With more than 90 former Idol finalists, there's plenty going on during the off-season, as well -- from auditions and tours ...  

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI — American Idol finalist Matt Giraud entertained guests at MLive's Mackinac Policy Conference party Wednesday night with a set of piano favorites. Giraud, who was born in Dearborn and grew up in Ypsilanti, finished fifth in ...  

"American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips has given his parents the car he won on the show -- a 2013 Ford Fusion valued at $25,000. According to TMZ, the Idol says he's happy with his current set of wheels -- a 2001 Ford Ranger. Could Ford have ...  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Nearly 22 million TV viewers seems like a lot — but for an "American Idol" season-ender, it's a new low. The crowd that tuned in Wednesday night when bluesy guitar man Phillip Phillips won the "Idol" crown constituted the ...  

she had to make more than J Lo did for her first season on "American Idol." JLo raked in $12 mil for her first season on "American Idol." There are reports she made $20 mil for the season that just ended, but we hear it's less than that.  

“Duets,” ABC’s tardy attempt to fashion a musical competition show of its very own, debuted last week. Perhaps hoping no one would notice just how late it had arrived to the “American Idol”-knock off party if it behaved like it had ...  

This video will play in a new browser window. Make sure that pop-up blockers are disabled. Season 10's Pia Toscano interviews Season 11's Top 2, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez, on the red carpet before the fnale.