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American Idol Finale

by American Idol Blog on May 25, 2011

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The biggest difference in this year’s American Idol was not the talent, certainly not the competence of the voters (or lack thereof), and not the predictable ending. It was the absence of Simon Cowell. Love him or hate him, he was a force to be reckoned with. The chemistry between Simon and flaky Paula Abdul [...]

Idol Countdown: 24 to 1

by American Idol Blog on February 26, 2011

My predictions weren’t so bad but I was dead wrong about some and I am the first to admit when I am wrong! People made it that the viewers didn’t get to see much of, and many who they made us fall in love with by showing us their every move were sent home. Some [...]

Tim Urban – American Idol 2010 Top 24

by American Idol Blog on February 24, 2010

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Hometown: Duncanville, TX Currently Resides: Duncanville, TX Age: 20 Tim Urban was born and raised in Duncanville, TX, and has been singing and playing the guitar since he was 13 years old. He and his nine siblings were homeschooled by his mother.

Jermaine Sellers – American Idol 2010 Top 24

by American Idol Blog on February 24, 2010

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Hometown: Joliet, IL Currently Resides: Joliet, IL Age: 27 Sellers lives in his hometown of Joliet, IL, and began singing at age 7. Before auditioning for IDOL, he was singing in his local church and helping take care of his mother.

John Park – American Idol 2010 Top 24

by American Idol Blog on February 24, 2010

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Hometown: Northbrook, IL Currently Resides: Evanston, IL Age: 21 Park began singing in the seventh grade. He is fluent in Korean, and is currently an undergraduate at Northwestern University. He also plays the piano, guitar and drums.

Joe Munoz – American Idol 2010 Top 24

by American Idol Blog on February 24, 2010

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Hometown: Huntington Park, CA Currently Resides: Huntington Park, CA Age: 20 Joe Muñoz has been singing since age 12. In addition to playing the guitar, he is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Michael Lynche – American Idol 2010 Top 24

by American Idol Blog on February 24, 2010

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Hometown: Astoria, NY Currently Resides: Astoria, NY Age: 26 Michael Lynche grew up in St. Petersburg, FL, and has been singing since he was in junior high. He played football for the University of Central Florida, and currently works as a personal trainer.

Alex Lambert – American Idol 2010 Top 24

by American Idol Blog on February 24, 2010

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Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Currently Resides: North Richland Hills, TX Age: 19 Lambert was born in Fort Worth, TX, and has been singing since he was 9 years old. He is currently a senior at Richland High School.

Aaron Kelly – American Idol 2010 Top 24

by American Idol Blog on February 24, 2010

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Hometown: Sonestown, PA Currently Resides: Sonestown, PA Age: 16 Kelly lives in Sonestown, PA, and is currently a senior at the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School. He also enjoys songwriting and photography.

Casey James – American Idol 2010 Top 24

by American Idol Blog on February 24, 2010

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Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Currently Resides: Fort Worth, TX Age: 27 Casey James has been singing since before he could speak. He enjoys playing the guitar and mandolin, and has been a full-time musician for the past 10 years.