A collection of David Archuleta’s photos during his performances at the American Idol Season 7.

Full credit goes to American Idol for the photos. No intentions of copyright infringement.

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Keywords: david archuleta longer think of me long and winding road
Added: September 30, 2008

To say that Kellie Pickler is excited about her sophomore album, which dropped today, is an understatement.  With more time to dedicate to recording (For her first album, her main recording time was in between shows on the AI tour.), a more seasoned approach, and even a new outlook on life, Kellie’s new CD will reflect all the changes she’s experienced since her debut album.

As she explained in our exclusive interview yesterday, she had more time “to be able to make it me.”  She also called the whole experience this time around more “enjoyable,” as she was able to do some fun things, like collaborating with her new best friend Taylor Swift.  The two sing a duet on the album called “Best Days Of Your Life,” about a bad break-up.  While there are other heartbreak songs on the album, Kellie is quick to note that it has a bit of everything, from the angst-ridden numbers to the more fun, rockin’ songs.  In fact, “Rocks Instead of Rice,” written by Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins (who also wrote “Before He Cheats” for Carrie Underwood) is a revenge fantasy about a girl who crashes an ex’s wedding.

The songs are all very personal to Kellie and her experiences, but she named two songs as being closest to her heart:  “Somebody To Love Me” and “One Last Time”.  Somebody was a song that reflects a time in her life when all of her business endeavors were coming together but her personal life was “crumbling.”  Writing the song with Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey gave her the sense of closure she needed on some tough issues in her life.

On top of a whirlwind media tour to promote the new album, Kellie leaves right from an appearance on “Live With Regis And Kelly” to go tour with the band Sugarland.  Having toured with Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts already, Kellie feels very blessed these days.  She calls the live shows an “incredible feeling,” going on to say that hearing her fans sing along to her songs and scream her name “never gets old.”

Kellie is quite open about some initial missteps in her career just after her stint on “Idol,” calling herself young and naïve.  These are all things she’s been able to learn from, however, and unlike her image as a bit of an airhead while on AI, she definitely has a good head on her shoulders.  She has learned to put her foot down, and she’s making smarter decisions these days.  Before American Idol, Kellie had never been on an airplane or even seen the inside of an airport for that matter.  Now, she’s traveled the world, including a trip to Iraq with the USO, which she will be doing again later this year.

With her star on the rise and a recent CMA nomination for Best New Artist, Kellie hasn’t forgotten her “Idol” roots.  Instead, she says she feels “so blessed to have been a part of the show.”  She went on to say that it has done nothing but help her in her career, and she even considers her fellow Idols and the people behind the scenes to be like family, saying that it’s like a giant reunion when she goes back to perform.

Kellie gushed about her relationship with the AI producers, saying that she knows each of them would help her if she ever found herself in crisis.  “Another amazing thing American Idol gave to me was long-lasting friendships,” Kellie said.  She stays in touch with Bucky Covington and Mandisa, whom she calls “one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met in my life.”  She was in Katharine McPhee’s wedding back in February and counts her as one of her best friends.  She’s generally impressed with each of her fellow Idols from season five, saying that each person in the top 10 is very successful.

Kellie is most excited for her fans to be able to listen to the album in its entirety, as only clips have been available to them until now.  She looks forward to the feedback, and if her fans feel half as strongly as she does about this album and all of the songs’ underlying means, they are going to love it.  It makes sense that her debut album was called “Small Town Girl” while her sophomore effort will be self-titled, as this is the real Kellie Pickler.

Check out Kellie’s Transformation gallery from Season 5!

Light On, the debut single by American Idol Season 7 winner David Cook, played with my electric guitar. The song is pretty easy and is always repeating, so I started with the solo part and then the end of the song. HD!!!

Author: good71cd
Keywords: Light On New Debut Single American Idol Season David Cook Winner Electric Guitar Cover HD Tutorial Rock Hong Kong Teen Solo
Added: September 30, 2008

Jasmine Trias, 2nd runner up, American Idol, season 3, gives a brilliant performance with this award winning, certified double platinum album (Philippines.) Best album of the year in Hawaii, #1 in the Philippines in less than 3 weeks, and voted Best International new album by MTV. This album is a must have. Reviewed by Itunes as “the best American Idol contestant album yet.” Album for sale on Itunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, http://www.jasminetrias.net or Snocap store on http://www.myspace.com/clockworkentertainment . Sample more Jasmine Trias music at http://www.imeem.com/clockworkentertainment

Author: clockwkceo
Keywords: jasmine trias american idol clockwork entertainment starmaker mtv philippines hawaii pop music news vh1 mcdonalds finals
Added: September 29, 2008

Jasmine Trias, 2nd runner up, American Idol, season 3, gives a brilliant performance with this award winning, certified double platinum album (Philippines.) Best album of the year in Hawaii, #1 in the Philippines in less than 3 weeks, and voted Best International new album by MTV. This album is a must have. Reviewed by Itunes as “the best American Idol contestant album yet.” Album for sale on Itunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, http://www.jasminetrias.net or Snocap store on http://www.myspace.com/clockworkentertainment . Check samples of all Jasmine Trias music at http://www.imeem.com/clockworkentertainment

Author: clockwkceo
Keywords: jasmine trias american idol clockwork entertainment starmaker mtv philippines hawaii pop music news vh1 mcdonalds finals diddy bad boy universal warner atlantic constestants princess
Added: September 29, 2008

I am actaully the huge fan with my favorite with the American Idol Season 7 runner- up winner sweetheart with Mr.David James Archuleta:)

Author: davidarchuletafan900
Keywords: Archuleta David Faclub OneTrueMedia
Added: September 29, 2008

The top 2 on American Idol Season 6 singing “I Saw Her Standing There” by the Beatles on the Finale show

*I do not own this video. I’m just supporting American Idol and the contestants on the show.

Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis

Author: germbowl
Keywords: american idol AI6 finale top saw her standing there blake lewis jordin sparks the beatles
Added: September 29, 2008

Syesha Mercado singing Beyone’s “Listen” at the American Idol Season 7 LIVE tour.

Author: addisnotadisease
Keywords: Syesha Mercado American Idol live tour
Added: September 29, 2008

David Cook performing “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 (Clive Davis’s Choice) on the American Idol Season 7 top 2 performance show

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Author: germbowl
Keywords: american idol season AI7 finale top david cook still haven’t found what i’m looking for u2 clive davis
Added: September 29, 2008

David Archuleta performing “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me” by Elton John (Clive Davis’s Choice) on the American Idol Season 7 top 2 performance show

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Author: germbowl
Keywords: american idol season AI7 finale top david archuleta don’t let the sun go down on me elton john clive davis
Added: September 29, 2008