Archive for August, 2006

American Idol Songwriting Contest!

Published by AmericanIdol.com on August 7, 2006 under News

Songwriters will get to add their voices to American Idol next season. The Fox TV contest, which has produced instant pop stars and hit records, will allow both professional and amateur songwriters to compete for the chance to write songs for the finalists, a spokesman for series creator Simon Fuller said Monday. Read the full story!

Last Chance to Watch Chris Daughtry!

Published by AmericanIdol.com on August 4, 2006 under News

There's only a few more days to watch Chris' performances from Season 5! Don't miss your chance to catch songs like "Suspicious Minds", "Innuendo" and "Making Memories of Us". They'll be taken off the site this Wednesday. Watch them again!

Ruben vs. Clay?!

Published by AmericanIdol.com on August 4, 2006 under News

Two former American Idol rivals " second-season winner Ruben Studdard and runner-up Clay Aiken " will battle again when their new albums are released next month. Aiken's third album, "A Thousand Different Ways," will be in stores Sept. 19. The new CD combines 10 cover versions of well-known songs from the '70s, '80s and '90s with four new songs, RCA Records announced Thursday. Studdard's "The Return" will be released Sept. 26 on J Records. It follows his 2004 gospel album, "I Need an Angel." Read the full article! Visit Ruben and Clay's original americanidol.com profiles!

Katharine Breaks Foot!

Published by AmericanIdol.com on August 3, 2006 under News

Katharine McPhee tripped backstage before a performance Tuesday night in Charlotte, N.C., said Roger Widynowski, a representative for McPhee's record label, RCA. However, McPhee was able to take the stage -- wearing "slipper-sandals" -- to sing two songs. She went to a hospital after the performance, and X-rays showed a hairline fracture in her left foot, Widynowski told on Thursday. Visit Katharine's original americanidol.com profile. Widynowski said McPhee is in "good" condition...Read the full story!

Photos: Staff Favorites

Published by AmericanIdol.com on August 1, 2006 under News

We worked on the site all season and know americanidol.com inside and out. We have our favorite videos, photos, blogs and more. So, starting today and for the next few weeks, we're going to be adding galleries of our favorite photos. Take a look at what Laura calls her favorite photos and see if you agree!

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