On Thursday, May 29th, Jason Castro, the dreadlocked twenty year old with the bright blue eyes, from Rockwall Texas, went back home to a hero’s reception. It seemed like everyone in Texas turned out to cheer Jason on, with some fans coming from as far away as Chicago, and Albuquerque, N.M., according to the Dallas Morning News. Ever since Jason sauntered into his first audition, ever-present guitar slung over his shoulder, and beaming ear to ear, he has made his way into the hearts of Idol viewers everywhere. Jason, who came in fourth in this past season’s competition, performed a short concert of three songs, and then took part in a parade, and a waterfront celebration. One of the songs he performed was, of course, “Deep In The Heart Of Texas”. "I got what I came for — for people to know who I was and for people to listen to my music," Castro said, according to a story on The Dallas Morning News. All we know is that Jason needn’t worry about people not knowing who is, or not listening to his music, it’s far too late for that! Jason is a big star already, since his time on American Idol, and it looks like that’s the way it’s going to be for quite some time! Watch our exit interview with Jason!

With the spectacular Grand Finale just behind us and the Holiday weekend upon us, we thought we'd crank out just a few new videos to keep your appetite sated until next week.  Without any further ado, here's some of what you can view at your leisure: David Cook's Post-Win Interview Finale Red Carpet: Musical Guests  Finale Red Carpet: Celebrities  Red Carpet: Former Idols  David Cook Style Interview   Finale: Moments that make you Smile Happy Memorial Day Weekend from your friends at americanidol.com!

(Reuters) - David Cook performs after winning the finale of 'American Idol' at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)

(AP) - In this May 9, 2008, file photo 'American Idol' finalist David Cook acknowledges the crowd as he attends a homecoming celebration at Blue Springs South High School in Blue Springs, Mo. Cook won the final round, Wednesday, May 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, file)

(Reuters) - Show judges Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Simon Cowell arrive onstage for the finale of 'American Idol' at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)

Four years after his star making turn on American Idol, Jon Peter Lewis is primed for a big-time breakthrough courtesy of his new full-length album, Break The Silence. The new album finds a more seasoned Lewis balancing ‘sitting in my bedroom all alone’ melancholia, with the inviting, offbeat wit that put him on the short list of Idol cult favorites. Break the Silence was produced by Chris Garcia (Santana, Michelle Branch) and features the talents of drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, Indigo Girls) and guitarist Nic Lashley (Alanis Morissette). Emotionally charged and overflowing with brainy pop hooks, the debut single and title track is an assured, infectious cut that recalls equal parts Ben Folds, Duncan Sheik and vintage Beatles. Break The Silence will be in stores July 22nd! Watch Jon Peter Lewis perform his single, "Amanda Grace".

(AP) - David Cook, right, gets a hug from his mother Beth Foraker as his brother Andrew looks on after being announced the winner of 'American Idol' during the finale at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

(Reuters) - Show judges Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson (C) and Simon Cowell arrive onstage for the finale of 'American Idol' at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)

(Reuters) - Finalists David Cook (L) and David Archuleta give a kiss to American Idol judge Paula Abdul (C) as they arrive at the finale of the American Idol television show in Los Angeles, May 21, 2008. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)

(Reuters) - David Cook performs after winning the finale of 'American Idol' at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles May 21, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)