May 19, 2011 The Top3 took on 3 songs on American Idol, while being mentored by Beyonce. Round one was songs of each contestants choice. Scotty McCreery had the honor of kicking the night off and chose, Lonestar's "Amazed." Randy Jackson praised Scotty for his great song choice.
May 9, 2011 Paula Abdul has signed on as the fourth and final judge of 'The X Factor,' the Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Sources say negotiations went down to the wire, due in part to her deal with CBS to appear on the dance-competition series 'Live to Dance.'
May 5, 2011 The top 5 on American Idol sang two songs for 'Then & Now' week. Scotty McCreery rocked the stage with Montgomery Gentry's "Gone." He owned the stage and rocked the crowd. It was a side of Scotty we haven't seen, and I loved it.
April 28, 2011 The Top 6 on American Idol took on songs from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carol King. Scotty McCreery bounced back in a big way from last week "safe" performance. He was told by the judges to step u
April 26, 2011 Do you have the x-factor? That special something that makes you stand out. Simon Cowell is back and he wants to see and hear it. Auditions are being held for the new FOX show "The X-Factor," and you can be at the head of the line. Our local Fox station is looking for the best talent in Central New York to send to the Dallas Texas try outs May 26th. And the winner doesn't have to wait around all day. They get a pass to the front of the line.
April 22, 2011 On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez said, “It’s getting down to the wire and it’s time to bring out the big guns.” That statement will become more relevant as each week goes by.
We’re now down to the top 6, as ‘American Idol’s’ wild card pick, Stefano Langone — who made it very far in the competition after nearly being eliminated a handful of times — was eliminated from competition on Thursday.
April 21, 2011 The American Idol Top 7 took on 21st centruy songs. Scotty McCreery opened the show with LeAnn Rimes' version of "Swingin." For the first time, the judge didn't give him good reviews. If his fan base wasn't so big already, I'd be concerned for his safety this week. I don't think he'll go home, but I wouldn' t be surprised if he's in the bottom three this week.
April 14, 2011 The Top 8 on American Idol went to the movies. Scotty McCreery stuck to his country roots and chose George Strait's "I Cross My Heart" from the movie Pure Country
Lauren Alaina took on Miley Cyrus' "The Climb" from Hannah Montana. Producer Jimmy Iovine said she sang it better than Miley.
Stefano Langone, who was in the bottom 2 last
April 12, 2011 If you thought the judges on 'American Idol' were harsh, wait until you hear what production staffers allegedly did to an audience member on Thursday.
According to an exclusive report from Radar Online, 19-year-old fan Ashley Kauffman was booted from the front row because staffers told her she was "just too big, too heavy to be in front."
Kauffman claims she and two of her friends were moved to a "far row of the theater section, right at the back."
April 8, 2011 'American Idol' got its second shocking elimination of the season, only this time, the judges weren't able to save Pia Toscano.
In a major surprise, the 22-year-old beauty, who wowed America early on with such performances as 'I'll Stand By You,' 'All By Myself' and this week's 'River Deep, Mountain High,' leaves the competition tonight as season 10 wields down to just eight contestants.
April 7, 2011 It may have been Rock and Roll Hall of Fame night on American Idol but four of the nine contestants went country. Country boy Scotty McCreery took on the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. A crowd of screaming girls even rushed the stage after
April 1, 2011 Country favorite Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina opened American Idol with a duet. They took on Randy Travis' and recently, Carrie Underwood's remake of "I Told You So." After, they were both told they were safe to sing another week
