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A spinoff from entertainment executive Simon Fuller's British reality television show Pop Idol, American Idol first debuted in the United States June 11, 2002 on Fox network. It is a reality television show whose primary purpose is to identify the music artist that most defines who will become a singing sensation, or "American Idol," by holding nationwide auditions to select contestants to appear on the show.

Contestants are restricted to ages 16-28, can't currently have a record deal or management agreements, and can't have formal training to sing in the past. Thousands of contestants show up at each audition, and must make it through two cuts by producers before auditioning for the show judges. Judges determine which contestants are invited to the competition during Hollywood Week. Of the thousands who audition, only forty or so make it through to Hollywood, and those numbers are reduced to 12 male and 12 female contestants for the semi-final rounds.

Seasons one through seven were judged by Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson.  In season eight, a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi, will be added to the show. The judges give critiques of the performances in the final rounds, but it is the American public who decides the winner by phoning in votes for the finalists.

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  • American Idol Season 11: Galveston Auditions


    Eat, Pray and Blog — Authority Authority: 102
    American Idol is now in Galveston looking for the next star. The star wanna-be’s are ready. Let’s watch: Ramiro Garcia sings Amazing Grace from the goodness and sincerity of his heart. Baylie Brown comes back from season 6 and sings Bed of Roses   Skylar Laine sings Hell On Heels   Cortez ...
    3 hours ago

  • American Idol Season 11: Aspen Auditions


    Eat, Pray and Blog — Authority Authority: 102
    The next stop for American Idol is in Aspen . What a lovely place. Very tranquil and serene. Are the participants’ voices as peaceful like their place? Find out and see the best and the worst. Haley Smith , the natural ‘flower’ singing Tell Me Something Good Angie Zeiderman with the Lady Gaga style ...
    4 hours ago

  • Will.I.Am SHITS On The X Factor


    Celebrity Dirty Laundry — Authority Authority: 675
    Will.I.Am , a former member of the Black Eyed Peas, bluntly stated that “The Voice” shits on “The X Factor” because it apparently has better judges. Will.I.Am is in fact going to be a mentor and judge on The Voice UK , but to say a show’s better when you are a judge for it seems incredibly biased to me. ...
    6 hours ago

  • Kelly Clarkson – Mr. Know It All – Country Version


    Rickey.org — Authority Authority: 542
    Kelly Clarkson – Mr. Know It All – Country Version | Source: Rickey.org | The X Factor | The Voice | American Idol Here’s the country version of American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson ‘ Mr. Know It All ‘. It’s so much better than the original! I love this! I hope it is released as a single. Go ...
    8 hours ago

  • Casey Abrams on IBD


    Crohns Colitis IBD and IBS info — Authority Authority: 128
    “American Idol” finalist Casey Abrams talks about his diagnosis with ulcerative colitis, how it affected him during the show and how he has started the IBD Icons campaign to get people to share their stories about living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — either ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease. ...
    8 hours ago

  • KELLY CLARKSON: Coming From A Broken Home Made Me Stronger


    Celebrity News, Celebrity Gossip, Entertainment News - Anything Hollywood — Authority Authority: 543
    Grammy-award winning singer, KELLY CLARKSON says coming from a broken home made her stronger. It must be true because the huge-voiced Texan native turned her “American Idol” triumph into a successful long-term career. Kelly ‘s currently coming out with her fifth album, “Stronger,” which tells the ...
    8 hours ago

  • Kristine Osorio: On Verge of Divorce, Stardom


    The Hollywood Gossip — Authority Authority: 688
    Were not sure if wed recommend the route Kristine Osorio took to arrive in Texas for season 11 auditions on American Idol . This single mother of three took out a loan to help pay for a divorce attorney... and then used those funds instead on a plane ticket south. But, hey, its working out so far for the 28-year ...
    1 day ago

  • Ramiro Garcia on American Idol: Now Ear This!


    The Hollywood Gossip — Authority Authority: 688
    Stories do not come much more inspiring than that of Ramiro Garcia. This church worship leader closed out American Idol auditions in Texas last night and he did it with a background thats hard to believe: the aspiring singer was born without ears and told by doctors hed never hear. But Garcia started to undergo a ...
    1 day ago

  • Is American Idol Trying to Be the Olympics?


    TIME.com — Authority Authority: 649
    American Idol has certainly come a long way from its humble beginnings as a summer replacement series in 2002. All things considered, it stepped into its role as a pop culture juggernaut with surprising grace. It’s now unstoppable and ubiquitous and has been for almost a decade. But now there’s one other thing ...
    1 day ago

  • Anoop Desai – OoWee – Promo Picture


    Rickey.org — Authority Authority: 542
    Anoop Desai – OoWee – Promo Picture | Source: Rickey.org | The X Factor | The Voice | American Idol Here’s a photo leak from American Idol finalist Anoop Desai from the photoshoot for his next single ‘OoWee’. Cute! Look: Follow Anoop on his Facebook for the latest news! Follow me on ...
    1 day ago

  • David Archuleta – Nandito Ako – Extended Preview


    Rickey.org — Authority Authority: 542
    David Archuleta – Nandito Ako – Extended Preview | Source: Rickey.org | The X Factor | The Voice | American Idol Here’s an extended preview of American Idol runner-up David Archuleta signing ‘Nandito Ako’ in the Philippines. Omigosh, his accent is perfect! This is going to be a hit! Amazing! Watch ...
    1 day ago

  • American Idol Recap: Baylie Brown Returns, Ramiro Garcia Inspires During Galveston Auditions


    //Neon Limelight | Get in the Limelight// — Authority Authority: 544
    Baylie Brown, Ramiro Garcia The American Idol judges never fail to gather up some of the best talents when they visit the southern states. Their trip to Galveston, Texas on last night’s audition episode was no exception. Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez , and Steven Tyler managed to give away 54 golden tickets to ...
    1 day ago

  • ‘American Idol’ Recap: Ramiro Garcia Was Born Without Ears


    HollywoodLife.com — Authority Authority: 718
    Can you believe Ramiro Garcia can sing as well as he can? Will he get further than Hollywood week? Were getting closer and closer to being through with the American Idol auditions (thank goodness!), but one guy in particular caught our attention Jan. 27. Ramiro Garcia was born without ears (well, technically ...
    1 day ago

  • Siri Freaks Kellie Pickler Out!


    Chip Chick — Authority Authority: 635
    Oh Siri, causing trouble again are you? You would think that after being on American Idol, nothing would freak out Kellie Pickler, but apparently Siri does – and she has shut it off. According to an article in US Magazine she goes on to say “I turned off Siri on my iPhone because she freaks me out!” But other ...
    1 day ago

  • American Idol, Jan. 25 – The Best Aspen Has to Offer


    The Reality Shack Blog — Authority Authority: 115
    The first couple of nights of American Idol auditions went really well, but the San Diego auditions failed to win over anyone, despite the famous name being thrown around. Did they have to use the USS Midway just to make it at least a litter interesting? What’s going to happen tonight in Aspen? Do they need the ...
    2 days ago

  • American Idol 2012 – Episode # 4


    RealityTVFan.org — Authority Authority: 121
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    2 days ago

  • Haley Smith Aims for a Fourth Job on American Idol


    The Hollywood Gossip — Authority Authority: 688
    Shes already a House cleaner, a busser and a meat packer. But Haley Smith, an 18-year old who - by her own admission - lives "in the middle of nowhere" in Colorado, hopes to add a fourth job to her resume: American Idol champion! The nature lover auditioned on last nights Aspen-based episode and blew the judges ...
    2 days ago

  • Kris Allen – ClevverNews / THR Interview


    Rickey.org — Authority Authority: 542
    Kris Allen – ClevverNews / THR Interview | Source: Rickey.org | The X Factor | The Voice | American Idol Here’s a new video interview of American Idol winner Kris Allen from The Hollywood Reporter and ClevverNews. Kris hints that his album might come out May or June — but definitely a single before ...
    2 days ago

  • Laura Prudom: ‘American Idol’ Recap: The 5 Most Memorable Auditions from Aspen, CO


    RockoyBlasty — Authority Authority: 123
    It seemed as though the contestants were definitely feeling the altitude as “American Idol” hit the slopes of Aspen — some of them must’ve been light-headed to convince themselves that they were talented singers. Narrowly missing out on our top five was screechy, lemon-clad Tealana Hedgespeth, who hoped to ...
    2 days ago

  • Carrie Underwood – Good Girl – A Special Message


    Rickey.org — Authority Authority: 542
    Carrie Underwood – Good Girl – A Special Message | Source: Rickey.org | The X Factor | The Voice | American Idol American Idol winner Carrie Underwood’s next single off her fourth album is ‘Good Girl’. So exciting! Carrie you’re so pretty! Watch the video here: Follow me on Facebook! • ...
    2 days ago

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