Carrie Underwood wins CMA’s female vocalist of the year award
Associated artist: Carrie Underwood
Source: Reality Blurred

"'American Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood was named the Female Vocalist of the Year last night at the Country Music Awards." FULL STORY

posted November 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Country Music Icon Randy Owen of Alabama and Country Star Blak Shelton Join Anastasia Brown as Judge
Associated artist: Blake Shelton
Source: The Futon Critic

"Over 20,000 singers auditioned nationwide over the past few months and thousands more submitted via tape for USA's hit talent search 'Nashville Star.'" FULL STORY

posted November 1, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Kelly Clarkson gets 'hammered' on stage at a Metal Skool concert
Associated artist: Kelly Clarkson
Source: Reality Blurred

"Kelly Clarkson, the first and, really, the only 'American Idol,' went to a Metal Skool concert Monday." FULL STORY

posted August 16, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Hamlin, Lawrence Go 'Dancing'
Associated artist: Sara Evans
Source: Zap2It

"Actress Lisa Rinna finished fourth on 'Dancing with the Stars' last season, and nearly every week her husband, Harry Hamlin, was in the audience supporting her." FULL STORY

posted August 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Country Label Picks Pickler
Associated artist: Kellie Pickler
Source: E! Online

"The term 'also-ran' should be applied loosely with regard to 'American Idol.'" FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Taylor, Katharine, and Kellie's Albums Will Be Released on the Same Day
Associated artist: Kellie Pickler
Source: Reality Blurred

"November 14 will be a big day for 'American Idol 5' fans: it’s the day that albums from Taylor Hicks, Katharine McPhee, and Kellie Pickler will all be released." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Kellie Pickler Inks Record Deal, Gets Rosie's Approval
Associated artist: Kellie Pickler
Source: Extra TV

"Professional 'American Idol' ditz Kellie Pickler is officially the fourth contestant from last season’s show to land a record deal." FULL STORY

posted July 18, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Clarkson Can’t Pull Off Bad-Girl Act
Associated artist: Kelly Clarkson
Source: The Boston Herald

"Kelly Clarkson exudes goodness. And baggy, black cargo pants, midriff-baring shirts or nose piercings can’t change that. OK, maybe some nose piercings could." FULL STORY

posted July 17, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Kelly Clarkson Lands an HBO Concert
Associated artist: Kelly Clarkson
Source: Entertainment Tonight

"Two-time Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson, who is spending the summer covering the U.S. coast-to-coast for her 'Addicted' tour, has just been signed to headline her first HBO concert event next February." FULL STORY

posted July 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Duff Sisters, Kelly Clarkson, JoJo On New Compilation
Associated artist: Kelly Clarkson
Source: MTV

"Hilary and Haylie Duff keep Kelly Clarkson and JoJo company on (Lip Smackers Presents) Girl Next, Hollywood Records' new compilation-CD series..." FULL STORY

posted July 11, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM