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'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.
FOX to air 'American Idol: The Final Five' special on May 3
April 20, 2004
FOX has announced that it will air American Idol: The Final Five 2004, an all-new special that takes American Idol fans back to the beginning of the season and highlights what has happened to date, on Monday, May 3 at 8PM ET/PT.
Jon Peter Lewis becomes the fifth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
April 16, 2004
American Idol took the nation to the movies on Wednesday night, as the Top 8 finalists performed songs from their favorite films. Actor/director Quentin Tarantino joined the judges in critiquing the performances. During last night's live results show, it was announced that Jon Peter Lewis was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes.
Ruben Studdard's tour bus stopped; three passengers busted for pot possession
April 14, 2004
On April 12, a tour bus leased by American Idol 2 winner Ruben Studdard was stopped by Ohio highway patrolmen, and three passengers on the bus were arrested for marijuana possession. According to the Birmingham (AL) News, Ruben was not on the bus at the time, and the arrested men were not part of Ruben's band.
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.
Clay Aiken retains top-selling single, but 'Solitaire' plummets on airplay chart
April 6, 2004
Just give him airplay. That's what he wants.
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.
Clay Aiken's 'Solitaire' opens at #4 in Billboard Hot 100 chart
March 25, 2004
Once again, the Billboard "Hot 100" singles and tracks chart is faced with the issue of whether strong sales should count for more than strong airplay. Once again, the reason for the question is Clay Aiken.
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.
Clay Aiken's 'The Way'/'Solitaire' CD single debuts at #1 in U.S. sales chart
March 24, 2004
A CD-single debuting in the U.S. with six-figure sales? It must be the return of American Idol 2 runner-up Clay Aiken.