IN THE NEWS:
A round-up of concert cancellations due to the approach of Hurricane Irene on the East Coast.
Review of American Idols Live! concert in Phoenix on July 17, 2011.
The American Idols Live! tour is four days into its summer run, showcasing the chops of the top finalists -- led by winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina -- from the TV show's 10th season.
With the song "I Love You This Big" already atop the iTunes charts, "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery said the last 12 hours have been "pretty wild."
It was the battle of the teenage country crooners, but 17-year-old Scotty McCreery bested fellow high schooler Lauren Alaina to win the 10th season of " American Idol" on Wednesday (5/25) at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
In keeping with tradition, American Idols Live! will take to the road for the summer months, showcasing the talents of the Top 11 finalists from the hit television show's 10th season.
Since winning Season 8 of "American Idol," Kris Allen has certainly been getting around. Not only did Allen tour the U.S. this summer alongside fellow contestants as part of American Idol Live! this summer, he's also taken time out for a solo trek in support of his self-titled debut album.
One week after launching the American Idols Live tour, organizers have cleared up changes to the schedule, rearranging some dates and canceling others.
Soulful Mount Prospect, IL, paint salesman Lee DeWyze was named the winner of the ninth season of "American Idol" Wednesday (5/26), with less than two percent of the votes separating him from fellow finalist, Toledo, OH, mother Crystal Bowersox.
