Happy Birthday, Justin Guarini!

Justin Guarini became well-known as 1st runner-up to Kelly Clarkson on the debut season of American Idol.  Justin charmed everyone with his soulful voice, beautiful smile and that big head of curly hair. Continuing his special relationship with Idol, Justin signed with the TV Guide Network in 2007 as co-host of "Idol Tonight," an exclusive live pre-show and red-carpet event preceding each episode of Idol.  One of Justin's co-hosts on the program just happens to be none other than Season Two Finalist Kimberly Caldwell.  Justin also serves as co-host of "Idol Wrap," a fast-paced re-cap of each episode of Idol. Justin is currently recording his third album, and he has emerged as a leading advocate of music education.  A national spokesperson for Support Music Education since 2004, Justin and a select delegation met with Congress in 2005 to discuss music in schools and later performed/emceed at a private gala concert for Congress, their families and staff.  In 2006, he received the NAMM "Music for Life" Award for his work supporting music education.  Justin also raises money for charities such as Habitat for Humanity, Broadway's Kitchen Sink, Foundation for Global Harmony, Children's World Organization, and various children's hospitals nationwide. americanidol.com congratulates Justin on all of his success and wishes him a very happy birthday! Justin recently traveled with Brandon Rogers, Gina Glocksen and Nadia Turner to Afghanistan to entertain the troops.  Visit our exclusive gallery!