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Lee DeWyze crowned "American Idol" champion

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. May 27, 2010 - 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.

'American Idols Live!' returns for summer arena outing

April 28, 2010 - The annual " American Idols Live!" tour, featuring the 10 finalists from this year's crop of "American Idol" competitors, has mapped its 2010 itinerary.

'Idol' Kris Allen, runner-up Adam Lambert discuss show, future

May 22, 2009 - With the Wednesday night (5/20) finale of "American Idol" in the books, Season 8 winner Kris Allen and runner-up Adam Lambert are off to new adventures.

Allen crowned 'American Idol' champ

May 21, 2009 - Despite Simon Cowell's talk show predictions that flamboyant glam-rocker Adam Lambert would be this season's " American Idol," underdog Kris Allen of Conway, AR, took home the prize Wednesday (5/20).

Danny Gokey hopes 'Idol' is a springboard to help others

May 15, 2009 - Now that he has been eliminated from " American Idol," Milwaukee-area native Danny Gokey has his sights set on a slew of projects--not all of which are music related.

'American Idol' down to final two as Top 10 prep for tour

May 14, 2009 - The eighth season of "American Idol" is now down to the final two as the " American Idols Live!" tour approaches.

'American Idols Live!' takes on US arenas

April 16, 2009 - While the ups and downs of the in-progress competition continue, many of the stars of this season's "American Idol" series have their sights set on a lengthy arena tour of North America this summer.

American Idol David Cook preps fall release

August 6, 2008 - David Cook's debut album, due out this fall, will be produced by Rob Cavallo, who is best known for his work with Green Day.

Interview: David Cook

July 10, 2008 - The "American Idol" winner should be a champion for the people--and David Cook is exactly that. The afternoon before the tour's opening night in Glendale, AZ, Cook walked through the media area acknowledging each reporter. Later that evening, fans sitting side stage got a special treat when Cook stood in the wings watching fellow contestant Brooke White and encouraging ticket holders to cheer her on.

Live Review: American Idols Live in Glendale, AZ

July 2, 2008 - It's pretty sketchy when the "opening act" of a concert is a giant strawberry/blueberry Pop-Tart dancing to Akon's "Smack That." It's safe to say things can only go up from there.
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tour dates and tickets
July 2012
6 - Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena
7 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
9 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
11 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
12 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
14 - Broomfield, CO - 1stBank Center
16 - West Valley City, UT - Maverik Center
18 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena at Seattle Center
19 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden
21 - Sacramento, CA - Power Balance Pavilion
22 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
23 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
25 - Ontario, CA - Citizens Business Bank Arena
26 - San Diego, CA - Valley View Casino Center
27 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena
29 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
30 - Lafayette, LA - Cajundome
31 - Jackson, MS - Mississippi Coliseum

August 2012
2 - Orlando, FL - Amway Center
3 - Sunrise, FL - BankAtlantic Center
5 - Duluth, GA - Arena at Gwinnett Center
6 - North Charleston, SC - North Charleston Coliseum
8 - Washington, D.C. - Verizon Center
9 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Center
11 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
12 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
14 - Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center
15 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena
16 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
18 - Manchester, TN - Verizon Wireless Arena
19 - Worcester, MA - DCU Center
21 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Cneter
22 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Coliseum
25 - Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center
26 - Providence, RI - Dunkin Donuts Center
28 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
30 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center

September 2012
1 - Bridgeport, CT - Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard
2 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
4 - Syracuse, NY - War Memorial at OnCenter
6 - Wilkes Barre, PA - Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
7 - Atlantic City, NJ - Boardwalk Hall
8 - Reading, PA - Sovereign Center
10 - Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena
11 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
tour dates and tickets