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Famous Latter-day Saints
4 Famous LDS "American Idol" Stars and Where They Are Now
By Jeff Hampton
American Idol is, simply put, one of the most iconic shows in television history. Since Kelly Clarkson won its first season in 2002, Idol has broken records and churned out stars at an absurd pace. This is the show that brought us not only Clarkson, but Clay Aiken, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, David Cook, Jordin Sparks, Adam Lambert, Phillip Phillips, Kellie Pickler, Fantasia Barrino, and Kris Allen—just to name a few.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Watch: On ‘American Idol’ reunion, David Archuleta surprises sobbing fans 14 years later: ‘Sorry I didn’t win!’
By Jake Frandsen
On a TV special, the Latter-day Saint singer shocked four viral fans who cried hysterically when he lost the TV show.
Former 'American Idol' finalist explains why she loves the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Editor's note: Former "American Idol" contestant Carmen Rasmusen Herbert writes about her favorite entertainers in her column "What I Love About …"
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Why Katy Perry Thinks This Latter-day Saint Could "Win This Whole Thing" on "American Idol"
By Ashli Kristine Hansen
You know when pop icon Katy Perry tells you, “You could win this whole thing,” you’ve had a great American Idol audition.
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Famous Latter-day Saints
Bad News for Mormons When "American Idol's" Top 10 Were Announced
Despite Harry Connick Jr. calling Jenn Blosil's performance this week a "flawless lyric delivery" and telling Jeneve Rose Mitchell he hears something in her voice that is compelling, different, unexpected, and something he just "gets," bad news came for both LDS contestants in American Idol''s Top 14 Thursday night.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Latter-day Saint teen’s ‘American Idol’ audition sends her to Hollywood
By Haley Lundberg
Latter-day Saint Paige Anne has been singing and watching American Idol since she was six years old. Now she’s watching her dream come true.
Iam Tongi Sings "Silent Night" with the Rexburg Children's Choir
Latter-day Saint Life
Watch: ‘American Idol’ winner’s soul-stirring rendition of ‘Silent Night’
By Maddie Tolk
Iam Tongi’s powerful version of the hymn also features a choir of 100 children.
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Latter-day Saint Life
Platinum-ticket American Idol contestant Kenedi Anderson records song for Church’s youth album
By Emily Linder
Judge and country singer Luke Bryan declared that Anderson “might be the biggest star we’ve ever seen,” and her audition now has over six million views on YouTube.
News roundup: Media on David Archuleta's mission announcement
By LDS Living
CNN: David Archuleta to embark on Mormon mission Fresh-faced “American Idol” star David Archuleta is putting his promising career aside for a higher calling. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Archuleta – or Archie, as he’s known to fans – has announced that he’s embarking on a Mormon mission.GMA: David Archuleta opts for Mormon missionary life "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta has told fans he will become a full-time missionary for the Mormon Church in the next stage of his life. Archuleta, 20, made the tearful announcement at a concert in his hometown of Salt Lake City on Monday to cheers and applause from the audience.
David Archuleta begins filming Philippine TV series
David Archuleta is giving acting a shot.The American Idol season 7 runner-up is set to begin shooting a TV series in the Phillipines. According to the AP, Archuleta was welcomed with flower garlands at the Manila airport by his Filipino co-stars, Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Eula Caballero, on Friday. Together, the group will be shooting the TV5 drama over the course of a few weeks.