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  Five seasons of 'Idol' finalists update what they're doing now

  December 30, 2006
  Everyone knows what former American Idol stars like Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Hicks have been up to recently.  But in its January 8 issue, US Weekly caught-up with more than fifty other former Idol contestants that have appeared as a finalist in the show's five-season history. 
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  Original 'American Idol' finalist Tamyra Gray joins most 'Idol 3' national tour dates

  July 7, 2004
  Billboard reports that Tamyra Gray, the fourth-place finisher in American Idol 1, will appear as a "special guest" on most dates of the American Idol 3 national tour, which starts in mid-July and ends in September.

• American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Live From The Red Carpet"

  May 30, 2004
  Thought Larry Johnson's Gay Idol Journal commentary was over just because American Idol's season was over? Think again -- Reality TV World arranged for Larry to attend American Idol's live season finale, where he wrote his own unique commentary on that greatest of showbiz spectacles -- the classic red carpet arrivals!

• 'American Idol' Top 12 finalists to release "Greatest Soul Classics" album on April 27

  April 22, 2004
  American Idol judges Simon, Randy, and Paula have called them the "best group of twelve in the history of American Idol." Now America will get to hear them via something other than their televisions when the twelve release a new compilation album of the greatest soul classics of all time on April 27.
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  Camile Velasco becomes the fourth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated

  April 8, 2004
  American Idol had the audience grooving Tuesday night, as the Top 9 finalists performed songs from the Elton John songbook. The finalists received a surprise visit from pop icon Sir Elton John as they prepared for this week's competition. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Camile Velasco was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
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  Amy Adams becomes the third 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated

  April 1, 2004
  American Idol had the audience grooving on this week, as the Top 10 finalists performed Motown songs, accompanied by the legendary Funk Brothers as the house band. Producing and songwriting team Ashford & Simpson (Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson) were guest judges. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Amy Adams was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
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  Matthew Rogers becomes the second 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated

  March 25, 2004
  FOX's American Idol finals hit another high note on Tuesday night, as the Top 11 finalists performed country songs for America, delivering the network's highest-rated Tuesday night ever. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Matthew Rogers was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
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  Leah Labelle becomes the first 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated

  March 18, 2004
  The American Idol finals hit a high note on Tuesday night, as the Top 12 finalists performed soul classics for America, delivering FOX's highest-rated Tuesday night EVER. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Leah LaBelle has been eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest number of votes.

• Jon Peter Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Leah LaBelle and George Huff complete 'American Idol's Top 12 finalists

  March 11, 2004
  After a dramatic American Idol "Wild Card Night," Jon Peter Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, Leah LaBelle and George Huff advanced to the finals, completing the Top 12.

• Jasmine Trias and John Stevens advance to 'American Idol' Top 12 as Wild Card contestants revealed

  March 4, 2004
  Last night in a dramatic results show, it was announced that Jasmine Trias from Mililani, HI and John Stevens from East Amherst, NY were chosen by America to become the next two contestants to make the Top 12 on American Idol.

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