Before Lee DeWyze became an Idol on America's favorite singing contest, he wrote and recorded two albums in his hometown with an all star band including Louis Svitek, previously of Ministry, MOD and Mind Funk, Rob Bonaccorsi, from Freddy Jones Band and Ryan McGuire. Wuli is proud to announce a new collaboration with Universal Music Group/Fontana Distribution to bring these two albums to a broader audience so that fans can discover the rawness of Lee's early work. 'Slumberland', the first release of this new partnership is available today on iTunes and retailers nationwide. A remixed and remastered version of the album 'So I'm Told' will be available November 9. Wuli also has a limited number of raw video footage of Lee available to broadcast outlets and select web venues.
On August 28 The Cheesecake Factory presented the kick off of Feeding America's Hunger Action Month at James Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. American Idol's Lee DeWyze was there for the event along with the St. James Youth Choir of Arlington Heights Illinois. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the event below.
TEEN CHOICE 2010, the annual special that celebrates the year's hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion, will air Monday, August 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Nigel Lythgoe will return to his role as an executive producer of 'American Idol' for the show's tenth season, The Hollywood Reporter reports. Lythgoe, who was an executive producer during the show's first seven seasons, will be one of four executive producers, along with Simon Fuller, Cecile Frot-Coutaz and Ken Warwick.
Yesterday, August 3, 2010, past American Idol contestants performed in concert with the American Idols 2010 tour at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
The Top 10 American Idol finalists - Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, and Tim Urban - will hit the road this summer on the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2010.
Before AMERICAN IDOL, Lee DeWyze worked as a paint store clerk in Mt. Prospect, IL. Kris Allen was a college student from Conway, AR. David Cook tended bar in Blue Springs, MO. Chris Daughtry was a service advisor at a car dealership in Greensboro, NC. Carrie Underwood lived on a farm in Checotah, OK. Jennifer Hudson was a cruise ship performer from Chicago, IL. Kelly Clarkson was a waitress from Dallas, TX. One audition changed the rest of their lives.
Yesterday, July 1, the American Idol season 9 top 10 finalists will be touring North America as part of their 2010 American Idol Live! tour. The tour began yesterday with a concert at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The American Idol season 9 top 10 finalists will be making 49 stops this summer. The winner of season 9 was Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox was the runner-up.
The 'American Idol Live!' tour begins today in Auburn Hills, Michigan, the official 'American Idol' website announces. The tour will feature Season Nine winner Lee DeWyze, as well as fellow Top Ten members Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Michael Lynche, Tim Urban, Siobhan Magnus, Casey James, and Crystal Bowersox.
Before AMERICAN IDOL, Lee DeWyze worked as a paint store clerk in Mt. Prospect, IL. Kris Allen was a college student from Conway, AR. David Cook tended bar in Blue Springs, MO. Chris Daughtry was a service advisor at a car dealership in Greensboro, NC. Carrie Underwood lived on a farm in Checotah, OK. Jennifer Hudson was a cruise ship performer from Chicago, IL. Kelly Clarkson was a waitress from Dallas, TX. One audition changed the rest of their lives.
According to The New York Times Blog the next season of American Idol will allow hopefuls as young as 15 to audition for the show. The max age remains 28. In past seasons the youngest contestants have been 16.