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Colton Dixon Debut Album Set for February, “You Are” October 19

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Check out the official Press Release announcing American Idol Season 11 alum, Colton Dixon’s record deal with EMI CMG Label Group/Sparrow Records. His single, “You Are” will impact radio on October 19. His debut album is set for February.

Demi Lovato Visits Live With Kelly and Michael, Today Show (VIDEO)

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Demi Lovato is in New York City, making the rounds to promote the 2nd season of X Factor. This morning she dropped by the Today Show and Live with Kelly and Michael.

Phillip Phillips Live With Kelly and Michael Episode up 44% Over Last Year

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American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips, was booked on Live with Kelly on Tuesday–the day the talk show host announced her new co-host, Michael Strahan. The ratings are in, and they are predictably good.

Kellie Pickler Shaves Her Head for Breast Cancer Awareness (PHOTO)

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Kellie Pickler shaved her head, in a show of solidarity for a friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Idol Headlines for 9/5/12

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Jessica Sanchez will perform at the Democratic National Convention right before the 8 pm EDT hour. See the schedule HERE. Scotty McCreery tweets, “Wow! First day orders for the Christmas record blew #ClearAsDay’s out of

Idol Sales News – Week Ending 09/02/12

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Now with album numbers! Carrie might not get any love from the cliquey CMA voters, but the public loves her (into the top 10 with an 85% increase in sales). Carrie blows away the competition,

2012 CMA Awards Nominations: Live Blog!

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We’re live blogging the 2012 CMA Awards nominations straight from the press room in New York City! Come on in and see how Idol and The Voice represent!

America’s Got Talent 7 – The Semi-Finals Part 2 Recap and Videos

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Live Blogging America’s Got Talent! Hm. The last half was bottom heavy with talent. But I think these three acts will go through: David Garibaldi and his CMYKs, Olate Dogs and Tim Hockenberry. The Lightwire act looks good,

Idol Headlines for 9/4/12 – The Evening Edition

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Blake Shelton Weighs In on ‘American Idol’ Judge Search – “I hope they choose a country artist,” Blake tells “Country Countdown USA.” “If you watch those shows, it’s the country artists who go on to

American Idols Live 2012 – Syracuse, NY (VIDEOS)

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No Syracuse, NY America Idol live blog tonight. No volunteers and I’M SWAMPED with show news. But here’s a post in case you want a spot to chat about tonight’s concert.