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'American Idol' Winner Revealed

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:33:59 +0000

“American Idol” announced its 12th winner on Thursday. Candice Glover, the booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., looked stunned when “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest announced she bested soulful 22-year-old country singer Kree Harrison from Woodville, Texas . The vote count was not announced. A weepy Glover performed the new single “I Am [...]

Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery on 'American Idol' This Week

Georgia — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:24:33 +0000

Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery will perform on ‘American Idol’ this Thursday. It’s where it all started for both of them, Clarkson winner of the inaugural season and McCreery as the season 10 winner. Kelly Clarkson will perform her new single ‘People Like Us,’ but we don’t know yet what Scotty McCreery will sing. The [...]

Kellie Pickler, Kree Harrison to Get Matching Tattoos if They Both Win Their Reality Shows

Georgia — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:29:38 +0000

Kellie Pickler from Dancing With the Stars and Kree Harrison from American Idol are besties back in Nashville. Instead of exchanging BFF necklaces… they have have pledged to get matching tattoos if they both win their current reality competitions. The two met through a mutual friend in Nashville and became friends quickly. Pickler has given [...]

Casey James to Perform on American Idol

Georgia — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:15:13 +0000

Casey James got his start on American Idol and now he’s taking the Idol stage again to perform his latest single. Casey James will perform “The Good Life” on American Idol on Thursday April 4th at 8pm on Fox. The song is the third from his self titled album following “Crying on a Suitcase” and [...]

Hammonton Girl Booted From American Idol

Joe Kelly — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:39:43 +0000

I thought she was good. I thought she had a shot. Unfortunately, I wasn’t voting. Sarah Ross Restuccio, 17, of Hammonton, lost during Hollywood week on “American Idol” last night. It happened within the first ten minutes of the show. While we didn’t get a chance to see Sarah perform, we did hear host Ryan [...]

Good Luck Sarah on American Idol This Week [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:37:07 +0000

It’s Hollywood Week for the girls on “American Idol” this week. The girls get a chance to show their stuff in their first days in Hollywood. Our local singer, Sarah Ross Restuccio, of Hammonton will be right there, competing to move on in the competition. Here’s Sarah’s rendition of the Lee Brice hit, “Hard To [...]

Micah Johnson Wins His Way to Hollywood Singing Zac Brown Band's 'Chicken Fried' on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:19:30 +0000

24-year-old singer Micah Johnson astonished the judges on ‘American Idol‘ by delivering a note-perfect rendition of Zac Brown Band‘s ‘Chicken Fried’ — despite the fact that his voice has been damaged by a surgical mistake. Johnson had to have his tonsils out, and during the procedure his surgeon hit some nerves, leaving him with a [...]

South Jersey American Idol Contestant Covers Miranda Lambert Song [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:25:10 +0000

A couple weeks ago, Sarah Ross Retuccio, of Hammonton, made an appearance on American Idol. Sarah appeared on one of the first audition shows, and received four “yesses”, and got her ticket to Hollywood. While she’s awaiting the next round of competition, Restuccio has been busying practicing. Here’s her version of the new Miranda Lambert [...]

Contestant's Wife Has a 'Hall Pass' for Keith Urban on 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:00:17 +0000

At the Charlotte auditions for 'American Idol,' tragedy turned to triumph for one contestant and his family. 27-year-old Brian Rittenberry wowed the judges with his performance, while his wife got to fulfill her wish to meet her not-so-secret crush, Keith Urban.

Hammonton Girl Impresses Judges on American Idol [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:46:28 +0000

The season premiere of American Idol included the tryout of a South Jersey girl. 17 year old Sarah Restuccio performed in front of the judges at the New York audition, and won a trip to the next round of competition in Hollywood! Here’s a look at her audition.

South Jersey Girl Expected to Debut on American Idol Tonight [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:00:52 +0000

While I can’t offer “official confirmation” from Fox network officials, I am pretty certain that a South Jersey girl will be appearing on tonight’s season premiere episode of “American Idol.” Sarah Restuccio of Hammonton appears to be pictured in promos for tonight’s episode. From what I’ve seen, it appears the judges have a favorable reaction [...]

Keith Urban Debuts on American Idol Tonight! [VIDEO]

Joe Kelly — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:55:11 +0000

Are you ready for a new season of American Idol? It starts tonight! Keith Urban makes his debut as a judge, as does Niki Manaj. Here’s a preview to check out. If you look closely, you’ll see South Jersey’s own Sarah Restuccio, expected to appear on tonight’s show.

Local South Jersey Girl On American Idol

Joe Kelly — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:17:43 +0000

Confirmation from the show’s producers isn’t easy to come by, but it appears a South Jersey girl will be on American Idol, which premiers next week. Rumors, Facebook posts, Twitter feeds and more seem to indicate that Sarah Restuccio of Hammonton will be appearing on American Idol this season. An internet site seeks to identify [...]

Keith Urban Shares Why 'American Idol' Is Especially Important to Him

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:00:45 +0000

Keith Urban may be Australian, but the singer’s reason for joining ‘American Idol‘ as a judge proves that the American Dream is a concept that transcends cultures and geographic divides. The idea that someone with God-given vocal talent deserves a chance to have their voice heard is one that is universal, and that’s why the [...]

Carrie Underwood [PHOTOS]

Marc D — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:38:51 +0000

Cat Country 107.3 presented Carrie Underwood with special guest Hunter Hayes at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on November 9th...

Keith Urban Officially Confirmed as Next 'American Idol' Judge

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:38:08 +0000

Country’s own superstar Keith Urban has been officially confirmed as one of the judges for the upcoming 12th season of the hit Fox reality singing competition ‘American Idol.’ The Australian-born star has been rumored to be in talks with the show for weeks, and recently raised speculation to a fever pitch when he quit his [...]

'American Idol' Goes Country as Keith Urban Signs on

Billy Dukes — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:24:27 +0000

Keith Urban has accepted an offer from Fox producer’s to judge ‘American Idol‘ next season, less than one day after being named the frontrunner for an open seat on the panel. The Country Vibe reports that Urban has agreed to take the job, making him the second country superstar on a major network reality show.

Jennifer Lopez Leaves American Idol, Replaced With Chris Coleman?

Chris Coleman — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:45:05 +0000

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have already announced they are leaving the show and rumors say Randy Jackson might leave the judges desk to go behind-the-scenes. Am I, Chris Coleman, who just returned from being “on vacation,” being considered to be a judge on American Idol? Sorry — at this time, I can neither confirm [...]

Jennifer Lopez Officially Bids Farewell to 'American Idol'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:10:59 +0000

You knew it was coming, but maybe Jennifer Lopez didn’t want to steal Steven Tyler’s thunder. Just one day after the Aerosmith frontman announced he’s leaving ‘American Idol,’ the lovable judge told Ryan Seacrest that she too will not be returning to the judges’ table.

Yahoo States The Blatantly Obvious

Chris Coleman — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:50:03 +0000

Really, Yahoo? A singer won American Idol? What are the odds of that happening? A singer winning a singing competition? I can’t wait for election season to see the headline, “Politician Wins Presidential Election.”