Chris Daughtry — Richard Mitchell (Note: the Chris Daughtry listed here is not Chris Daughtry from American Idol Season 5)
Other candidates for Kabul include: comedian Zamir Kabuli, who is famous for ridiculing politicians; Farida Tarana, a 29-year-old former female contestant on Afghan Star, the local equivalent of American Idol.
Though originally released as an independent record on May 6, 2006, Analog Heart sales jumped during Cook's appearance on the seventh season of American Idol.
Artist Underground (formerly known as American Idol Underground) was founded by Justin Beckett in 2006 and was an online community and internet radio station where unsigned artists where able to get their music heard.
The method of choosing the prize winner has been compared to American Idol.
By voting for her on American Idol and supporting her music because without them she wouldn't have opportunities like creating her own fragrance.
Clarkson also featured her previous jobs prior to auditioning to American Idol.
In addition, he is producing a music video for Chris Watson (a contestant on the 7th season of American Idol).
Pettinger's songs have appeared in A&E's Biography, Miami Ink, American Idol, Tragic Side of Fame, My 600 LB Life, Gene Simmons' The Family Jewels, Chelsea Settles, Sweet Home Alabama, 16 and Pregnant, Exes and Ohs, Arctic Air, Tori and Dean Home Sweet Hollywood, One Angry Juror, Alienated and Canada In The Rough.
The name of the album is a take on the name of soul singer and former American Idol contestant Taylor Hicks' fanbase "Soul Patrol".
Hart recorded the album between October–November 2007 with Maloy as producer, laying down the tracks with studio musicians, including Nickelback drummer Daniel Adair, former Jane's Addiction bassist Chris Chaney, and guitarist Neal Tiemann who now tours with American Idol winner David Cook.
She also appeared on several shows to promote her album including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Saturday Night Live, Live With Regis and Kelly, The Early Show, American Idol, Good Morning America, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, The View, and at the Grand Ole Opry.
On 24/25 April 2007 CPEF teamed up with Fox and American Idol to create "Idol Gives Back" which raised over $70 million for various projects.
American Idol Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood wrote a song on her album Some Hearts called "I Ain't in Checotah Anymore".
Kris Allen, the 2009 American Idol winner, was a member of Chi Alpha when he was a student at University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas.
Kelly Clarkson performed a live cover version of "Up To The Mountain (MLK Song)" with Jeff Beck on the "Idol Gives Back" special edition of American Idol on April 25, 2007.
Archuleta also described the impact the musical Les Misérables had on him and also the influence of the first season of American Idol.
Due to the popularity of the hit TV show American Idol, 97.3 The Wave started a weekly summer boardwalk show titled Alpine Saint John Idol.
Current American Idol host Ryan Seacrest first came to national prominence at CNET, as the host of The New Edge and doing various voice-over work for CNET.
With the purchase, the company acquired a majority share of the rights to the Idol series, including American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, as well as Pop Idol in Great Britain and numerous other international versions.
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19 owns, among other things, a share of the rights to the Idol series, including Pop Idol in Great Britain, American Idol in the United States, and numerous other international versions, and So You Think You Can Dance in the United States.
In 2010, Gayle released a song with American Idol finalist Mishavonna entitled "Christmas Everywhere", her sixth duet single.
"To the Wolves" was used during the 2010 season of NBC Sunday Night Football while "You Belong Here" was featured on commercials for season 10 of American Idol.
He finished in first place on the fifth season of Sirasa Superstar, an idol program in Sri Lanka on the lines of American Idol.
He is most notable as the founder of Vote for the Worst, a web site that promotes voting for contestants on American Idol who he, among others, believe the producers would hate to see win.
In 2009, Tozer worked with American Idol's Elliott Yamin to co-write and produce the record "Someday" on Yamin's second album, Fight for Love.
The format of the Desafío is similar to American Idol with contestants eliminated every week and a grand finale with the top contestants competing to win the first place prize.
Under O'Neal, the group has discovered singers who have gone on to become prominent in Gospel music, including McCray Dove with the Dove Brothers, Rodney Griffin with Greater Vision,Bryan Walker, who went on to become a contestant on Season 9 of American Idol and then later joined The Perrys, and Devin McGlamery with Signature Sound.
Tim Urban, an acoustic, contemporary musician who began his music career in 2007, and gained fame for making it into the top 7 on the ninth season of American Idol.
She was a semi-finalist on the fourth season of American Idol, being eliminated in the first round in Hollywood.
In May 2007, it was featured on American Idol, named as a charity in the Idol Gives Back charity program.
Known in Los Angeles for performing in noted venues such as The Roxy Theatre, The House of Blues, and The Derby and voted one of Music Connection Magazine's Hot 100 Artists, Lopez first came to international prominence as a producer and songwriter for American Idols Jim Verraros and Angela Peel, as well as for international RaggaHop star Ms. Triniti.
Apart from her career as a performing artist, she's also been successful writing for other artists, notably "My Destiny" (co-written by Tim Baxter and Harry Sommerdahl), which was performed by Katharine McPhee in the American Idol finals in 2006.
However, at the behest of friends, he decided to first take part in the 1971 edition of Heesaha Hirgalay, a talent competition that was at the time Somalia’s equivalent of American Idol.
American Idol vocal coach Debra Byrd, Manilow's longtime backup singer, makes an uncredited appearance on "Say Goodbye" and "I Don't Wanna Know" on this release only.
"I Will Not Say Goodbye" is the title of a song written by Lari White, Chuck Cannon and Vicky McGehee, and recorded by American Idol season 8 finalist Danny Gokey.
Stefano performed the single on the top 6 results show of the eleventh season of American Idol.
In 2007 20-year-old Nevena Tsoneva sang the song with bagpipe accompaniment as her final performance on Music Idol (Bulgaria's version Pop Idol/American Idol) after becoming the show's first champion.
The Kitchen Equippeds resident carpenter's looks (Purvis) are compared to American Idol host Ryan Seacrest.
At Three Ring, he helped parlay Elliott Yamin's (American Idol) appearance into the highest chart debut by a new artist on an independent label in Soundscan history.
Joseph Awinongya plays Paalo in the upcoming cable television movie 'Dreams' opposite Tommy Ford, Vicky Winans, Angie Stone, Dave Scott, Geoffrey Owens of the (Cosby Show), Terri Van Martin, Mel Jackson, Lisa Tucker, and Syesha Mercado of (American Idol).
She was also featured alongside the pop icon on American Idol playing the violin solo of her hit single, "Alejandro."
The same music was used as the theme to its U.S. equivalent, American Idol, and other versions of the same show around the world.
Juliette Schoppmann (born 18 March 1980 in Stade, Lower Saxony) is a German singer, who came to fame as the runner-up of the first season of the television show, Deutschland sucht den SuperStar, the German version of American/Pop Idol.
Jury Team's candidate public vote by text message selection method was likened to the reality TV shows The X-Factor and American Idol.
In 2010, Thaning also acted in international films, such as Winnie, which starred Oscar actress and former American Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson.
Later, it re-entered the Billboard 200 in April 2006 at #115 after the Queen round in American Idol's season 5.
In 2005, Walker's "powerful voice won her $25,000 cash in an "American Idol" type of competition called "So You Want to Be a Star," which aired on Chico television station KRVU.
The song has been performed by various contestants on singing competition television shows, including Adam Garner on Pop Idol, Andrew Boderick on Canadian Idol and Elliott Yamin, Sanjaya Malakar and Jermaine Jones on different seasons of American Idol.
During that time, Knowledge Adventure released many branded games such as Dr. Brain, Barbie, Jurassic Park III, Captain Kangaroo, Curious George and American Idol.
She first appeared on national television in 2003 as a contestant on the American Idol spin-off, American Juniors.
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During the summer of 2003 she was a contestant on the American Idol spin-off, American Juniors.
Summer Sunset Idol, a spinoff of American Idol, which allows aspiring amateur performers to showcase their talents.
Along with Rinaldo Viana, she won the Raul Gil Amateur Show, the equivalent of the United States' American Idol.
When the company was acquired by NewsCorp, Jung served as Chief Operating Officer of Fox Interactive Media (FIM) where he was responsible for all of its internet properties including MySpace, IGN Entertainment, FoxSports.com, AmericanIdol.com, and Scout Media.
Later, he hosted several Dutch TV-programmes, such as Idols (the Dutch version of American Idol).
In 2011 US network broadcaster CBS commissioned a pilot of Secret Fortune – co-produced by Wild Rover Productions and Nigel Lythgoe, who is an Executive Producer of American Idol.
In 2006, Sgambelluri unsuccessfully tried out for Season 5 of the American television reality show, American Idol; she returned in 2007 for Season 6 auditions.
Midwest Kings (aka MWK) is a touring band based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose most notable member is David Cook, winner of the seventh season of American Idol.
The show, which has been compared to American Idol, is very popular in the Middle East; in its first season, its ratings overtook those of the UAE's national sport, soccer, and led to the show being called one of the most successful Arab television shows ever.
Mokokchung is the home and venue of "Naga Idol", a talent search contest on the lines of "American Idol".
Her star rose higher in August 2006 when her song "The Rules of Dating" won first prize in a songwriting contest at American Idol Underground, an online version of American Idol but caters to independent bands and songwriters and offers no promise of major label affiliation like the TV version does.
Peters auditioned for American Idol, but they were harsh to her because of her wholesome image, telling her to experience life ("kiss a boy") before entering the music industry.
"We Are the Sound" was used in commercials and promotion of the reality-talent competition show American Idol.
On November 1, Rubio performed "Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes" on ¡Viva el Sueño!, a reality competition show similar to American Idol.
Her designs have since been commissioned by Hollywood shows such as American Idol and Melrose Place and have been featured on the red carpet and on stage for shows such as the MTV Video Music Awards.
Chris Sligh, 2003, songwriter, recording artist, and Season Six American Idol finalist
Phillip Phillips (singer) (born 1990), singer-songwriter, winner of season 11 of American Idol
He is the father of son Phillippi Jr. and daughter Jordin, Grammy-nominated pop singer and the winner of the sixth season of American Idol in 2007.
Lopez performed the song on American Idol on April 11, 2007; becoming the first artist ever to perform a Spanish song on the show.
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On April 11, 2007, Lopez performed "Qué Hiciste" on American Idol.
She became widely known after her appearance on Guji Idol, a TV singing competition modelled after the TV shows Pop Idol and American Idol.
American Idol : Raymond Weil Genève partnered with American Idol music contest in 2010 and 2011 and offered a timepiece to each of the finalists.
This year's event will also feature Beloit's very own version of American Idol called Beloit Idol, with a cash prize of 2007 dollars.
In late 2009, RockStar Weekly made the shift to a broader based music and popular culture website (while maintaining coverage of heavy metal bands) and published a special edition magazine for fans of the popular American Idol Season 8 contestant Adam Lambert.
Starsearch - Along the same lines as American Idol and sponsored by Coca Cola, it is SBC's annual contest to see who will be the next big star.
Olson's 28-year-old daughter, Sophia Shorai, was a contestant in the 2011 season of the talent quest American Idol.
Sara Nunes (born 1980) is a Finnish pop singer who gained some attention in 2005 after releasing her debut single "Simon Can't Sing" which was a parody of Simon Cowell, the famous American Idol & Pop Idol judge.
The album was released digitally through iTunes and consists of studio recordings made by Lambert during season 8 of American Idol.
Most recently, it was the site of televised auditions for the 2004 season of American Idol and where national entertainer Jasmine Trias was discovered.
He finished in fifth place on the first season of Sirasa Superstar, an idol program in Sri Lanka on the lines of American Idol.
This song also features credited background vocals from future American Idol contestant Tamyra Gray.
Other performers from the long-running Off-Broadway production of the show to sing the song include Kristin Chenoweth, American Idol finalist Anthony Fedorov and winner of the thirteenth season of The Amazing Race, Nick Spangler.
"Supawoman" is a song by American Idol finalist, Kimberley Locke from her Based on a True Story album.
Take The Stage has been likened to shows such as American Idol, The Voice, and X Factor in that the contestants are put through a variety of challenges to see who has what it takes to be the next musical sensation.
In April 2008 after Andrew Lloyd Webber appeared at the seventh season of the American program, American Idol and also by a little promotion made by the iTunes music store, the album peaked to the number-one at the store's Top 100 Vocal albums.
A number of strips is devoted to the current media events (mainly related to the U.S. pop culture, such as American Idol show) or everyday life (such as popularity of Tivo video recorder and universal remotes).
"The Last Song I'll Write for You" is a single by American Idol season 7 winner David Cook.
In 2009, Scott MacIntyre performed the song on American Idol, and recorded a studio version which was released on iTunes.
Past events included a spinoff of the American Idol Contest, bridal show, two weddings with Cayuga Radio Group, health and wellness fair, and a pet day.
Allen appeared on the American Idol television show on April 19, 2012 performing the single as a part of the Top 7 results show.
The World from the Side of the Moon is the debut album from season 11 American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips.
Under this production company Potts went on to write (“One”) with American Idol finalist Chris Sligh.
The song gained some slight attention during 2013 when Carey and Minaj both became judges on the twelfth season of American Idol.
Vote splitting also can occur in situations that do not involve strategic nomination, such as talent contests (such as American Idol) where earlier rounds of voting determine the current contestants.
On January 10, 2004, American Idol's Ryan Seacrest (whose weekday On Air show also airs on WAKS) began hosting the show.
Notable weekday programming includes The Jim Kerr Rock and Roll Morning Show with Shelli Sonstein, middays with Maria Milito (who was previously the announcer on Make the Grade, and was the American Idol Princess on Countdown with Keith Olbermann), afternoons with Ken Dashow and Carol Miller on evenings.
Westgate has also become home to a number of smaller-scale block parties to cheer on local American Idol contestant Jordin Sparks.
The set of miniseries and one-shots chronicles the exploits of the superhero team, the initial miniseries, WildGuard: Casting Call, introduced the characters to readers bringing the team together in an American Idol-style program.
A smaller version of the highly successful American Idol, NH Idol is a singing competition for residents in New Hampshire aged 16 – 30.
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When the latest incarnation of American Idol shows sets up shop in Santa Barbara, the requisite cruel British judge Nigel St. Nigel (Tim Curry) finds himself in a panic after a series of near-miss attempts on his life and hires Santa Barbara's most reliable psychic detective to protect him.
She's the niece of Isabel Preysler and cousin of Enrique Iglesias, Chabeli Iglesias and Julio Iglesias, Jr. She appeared on the 2003 relaunch of Star Search, where she competed in the Junior Vocalist against future American Idol runner-up David Archuleta.
She is best known for her appearances with singer Gloria Estefan, drummer and percussionist Sheila E and So You Think You Can Dance dancer Dmitry Chaplin on the American live fundraiser show American Idol, Idol gives back on Fox Television.
Many American Idol contestants have sung "I Don't Want to Be" on the show, including Matt Giraud and Michael Sarver (both from Season 8), Chris Richardson (from Season 6), Elliott Yamin (from Season 5), Bo Bice (from season 4), and Casey James (from season 9).
Kevin Covais former American Idol contestant who has attended the school from 2004 to 2007
Host Jack Diamond has also worked in TV, both part and full-time, including co-hosting "Broadcast House Live" in D.C. on WUSA and is currently on "Idol Chatter" as part of the American Idol phenomenon on WTTG.
In 2012, she played the role of Epifania "Anya" Dionisio in Nandito Ako, where she co-starred with Eula Caballero as Holly Posadas and American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta as Josh Bradley.
Lane Bryant accused Fox and ABC of censoring their 30-second ad spot during commercial breaks for Dancing with the Stars and American Idol.
Taylor Hicks assembled the band about two years before he won American Idol in 2006.
In this program, Googoosh and her team of experts, Hooman Khalatbari and Babak Saeedi, help unknown Persian performers maximize their talent in vocal music and singing, like the American program, American Idol.
The show is a progenitor of later, similar programs such as Star Search, American Idol and America's Got Talent.
The song has later been covered by child star actress Danielle Brisebois (who wrote the song with Scott Cutler), Estonian Eurovision participant Maarja-Liis Ilus, American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, and a pre-American Idol Carly Hennessy (a.k.a. Carly Smithson), among others.
In 2007 Scanu participated in various auditions such as the French version American Idol, Italian version X-Factor, and the musical Giulietta e Romeo by Riccardo Cocciante.