Lee Dewyze News

On Sunday evening, July 6, consider downtown Aurora's RiverEdge Park your own private backyard party.

American Idol season nine winner and Mount Prospect's own Lee DeWyze and 80's alt-rockers 10,000 Maniacs are paired for a special double bill, Saturday, July 5 at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, one of Chicagoland's nicest, newest outdoor concert venues.

Aurora's popular Downtown Alive! outdoor music series is one of the best summer traditions in Aurora and the western suburbs.

Meat Loaf, aka Marvin Lee Aday, mistakenly received quite a few congratulations for his supposed American Idol win this week after rocker Caleb Johnson was crowned season 13 champion on May 22.

AMERICAN IDOL XIII came to a ROCK-tastic close tonight as wild child Caleb Johnson was crowned the winner during the live two-hour Season Finale on FOX.

City of Aurora Mayor Thomas Weisner announced today the 2014 line up of concerts and events at RiverEdge Park, downtown Aurora's beautiful new outdoor concert venue, ready to launch its exciting second season this summer.

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its upcoming lineup, now through March 9, 2014. Details below!

After years of airing live from LA's Nokia Theatre, the 13th season finale of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL may be heading to New York City's recently renovated Madison Square Garden,

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through February 2, plus new shows through April 2014. Details below!

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through January 26, plus new shows through April 2014.

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through January 19, plus new shows through April 2014. Details below!

Yoshi's San Francisco announces updated calendar for club and restaurant through January 5, plus new shows through March 2014.

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) kicks off the next season of "Live In The Vineyard" by offering Customers nationwide the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a "Live In The Vineyard" all-access package. The package includes two roundtrip airline tickets to the Bay Area; two VIP passes to attend the festival in Napa Valley (Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, 2013); a three-night hotel stay at a luxury Napa hotel; and transportation to all events. The festival will include performances by some of today's top recording artists, including Gavin DeGraw, Five for Fighting, James Blunt, Lee DeWyze, Atlas Genius, American Authors, Andrew Ripp, and many more! Customers can enter the Southwest Airlines sweepstakes today through Oct. 4, 2013, by visiting www.southwest.com/liveinthevineyard.

Bonnie Whitmore's last album had a body count and a title, Embers to Ashes, that implied a fiery finality. There are broken bones and hard lessons learned on Whitmore's new album, but its title - There I Go Again - suggests less ominous themes.

Bonnie Whitmore's last album had a body count and a title, Embers to Ashes, that implied a fiery finality. There are broken bones and hard lessons learned on Whitmore's new album, but its title - There I Go Again - suggests less ominous themes.

Despite rumors that former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson was under consideration for one of the show's season 13 judging slots, the singer tells The Hollywood Reporter that she will not be returning to the program. Meanwhile, American Idol execs are reportedly still mulling over an all-alum judges panel for next season, including Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls).

Vulture reports that Fox, FremantleMedia, and 19 Entertainment have approached many of the stars churned out of the IDOL machine - including Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson - for the vacant judging positions. Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken are also being considered.

AMERICAN IDOL's dueling divas showdown came to an exhilarating close last night as Candice Glover was crowned the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX.

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL results show, Season 10 finalist Stefano Langone performed his new single, 'Yes To Love' and Season Nine winner Lee DeWyze performed his new single, 'Silver Lining.' Check out both performances below!

Last night on AMERICAN IDOL, it was announced that the final four contestants – Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Kree Harrison and Candice Glover – will all get another shot at performing for America next Wednesday, May 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.