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Ousted finalist Alexis Grace dishes on her 'American Idol' journey
March 23, 2009
Alexis Grace says the hardest part of her American Idol journey was being away from her daughter -- however the ousted eighth-season finalist also feels it would have been worth it to stay in the competition so she could have participated in the summer tour that will follow the season.
'American Idol' cuts Alexis Grace, reveals the season's Top 10 finalists
March 19, 2009
Alexis Grace was revealed to be the third finalist eliminated from American Idol's eighth season during last night's live results show broadcast on Fox.
'American Idol's Top 11 finalists take to the stage and perform live
March 18, 2009
American Idol's Top 11 eighth-season finalists took to the stage and performed during last night's live broadcast of the Fox reality competition's second finals round.

The Top 11 -- consisting of Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta, Adam Lambert, Lil Rounds, Scott MacIntyre, Megan Joy Corkrey, Anoop Desai, and Matt Giraud -- all sang Grand Ole Opry songs for the competition's sometimes infamous "Country Week," with country superstar Randy Travis serving as the week's mentor.
'American Idol' to use Carrie Underwood's 'Home Sweet Home' as exit
March 10, 2009
Carrie Underwood is returning to her American Idol roots with a noble cause -- and an 80's rock anthem -- in hand.
Allison Iraheta talks about making 'American Idol's Top 12 finals
March 2, 2009
Allison Iraheta said she was "nervous" to perform for the first time as an American Idol eighth-season semifinalist, however she added winning a Telemundo singing competition two years ago "most definitely" helped her confidence.