Filed under: Features Today, season 7 runner-up David Archuleta paid a special, jam-packed visit to the SomethingPitchy studio to promote his new memoir, 'Chords of Strength.' Among the many topics discussed in this 43-minute-plus interview: The inspiration behind writing a book, details on his upcoming CD, his thoughts on 'American Idol' season 9 and a look back at some of his most memorable tweets. When will his next CD hit shelves? And will he go on tour after it's released?
, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics That Lee DeWyze is one chatty dude. Sure, winning 'American Idol' is probably gonna put you in a good mood, but as he gave lengthy, well thought out answers about his past, present and future in a press conference call earlier today, one thing became clear: If the 'AI' producers want to know one thing they should improve upon next season, it's giving viewers the chance to get to know the contestants a little better.
, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics That Lee DeWyze is one chatty dude. Sure, winning 'American Idol' is probably gonna put you in a good mood, but as he gave lengthy, well thought out answers about his past, present and future in a press conference call earlier Friday, one thing became clear: If the 'Idol' producers want to know one thing they should improve upon next season, it's giving viewers the chance to get to know the contestants a little better. In seasons past, we had a good feel for the contestants' personalities, especially as the Top 12 got smaller and smaller and each singer got more screen time.
, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics Crystal Bowersox, a 24-year-old single mom from Ohio, was the clear front-runner for most of season 9, with such memorable performances as 'People Get Ready' (tear!), 'Me and Bobby McGee' and 'Come to My Window.' But in the end, she was defeated by another 24-year-old guitarist: Lee DeWyze, a paint salesman from Chicago.
Filed under: Features It was a long and grueling season, but SomethingPitchy made it all the way to the end to see paint salesman Lee DeWyze be crowned the next 'American Idol.' Did Lee actually deserve to win? That's just one of many hot-button topics on the table in this final episode of the season.
Filed under: Features , Blogosphere , Life After 'Idol' Alex Lambert finished in the Top 24 on this season of 'Idol.' Many viewers were shocked by his elimination and felt he'd gone too early -- enough to gain the attention of Simon Fuller , who offered Lambert a spot in the 'If I Can Dream' house.
, MJ's Take The 'American Idol' 9 finale was more about the man who would be leaving than the one who would be crowned. Lee DeWyze, the humble paint salesman from Illinois, was declared the winner of American Idol. Overwhelmed, he told his runner-up that he loved her, and then sang his coronation song, a cover of U2's 'Beautiful Day' as the confetti flew
Lee DeWyze may have won the season 9 crown last night, but it was departing judge Simon Cowell who ultimately stole the show.
, Hot Topics Departing judge Simon Cowell was supposed to be the center of attention in the 'American Idol' season 9 finale. But ironically, it was the former 'American Idol' winners who stole the show during his special farewell tribute segment, which also featured the return of former judge Paula Abdul
, News & Rumors After 17 weeks of 'Idol' performances, Lee DeWyze won 'American Idol' season 9 in the finale over Crystal Bowersox. Some fans may be mystified that DeWyze took the crown as the next 'Idol,' especially after his performances Tuesday night, where he often sang out of tune, looked uncomfortable onstage and mustered only a negligible amount of energy.
02 June 2010
Filed under: Features Today, season 7 runner-up David Archuleta paid a special, jam-packed visit to the SomethingPitchy studio to promote his new memoir, 'Chords of Strength.' Among the many topics discussed in this 43-minute-plus interview: The inspiration behind writing a book, details on his upcoming CD, his thoughts on 'American Idol' season 9 and a look back at some of his most memorable tweets. When will his next CD hit shelves? And will he go on tour after it's released?
28 May 2010
, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics That Lee DeWyze is one chatty dude. Sure, winning 'American Idol' is probably gonna put you in a good mood, but as he gave lengthy, well thought out answers about his past, present and future in a press conference call earlier today, one thing became clear: If the 'AI' producers want to know one thing they should improve upon next season, it's giving viewers the chance to get to know the contestants a little better.
28 May 2010
, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics That Lee DeWyze is one chatty dude. Sure, winning 'American Idol' is probably gonna put you in a good mood, but as he gave lengthy, well thought out answers about his past, present and future in a press conference call earlier Friday, one thing became clear: If the 'Idol' producers want to know one thing they should improve upon next season, it's giving viewers the chance to get to know the contestants a little better. In seasons past, we had a good feel for the contestants' personalities, especially as the Top 12 got smaller and smaller and each singer got more screen time.
28 May 2010
, Life After 'Idol' , Hot Topics Crystal Bowersox, a 24-year-old single mom from Ohio, was the clear front-runner for most of season 9, with such memorable performances as 'People Get Ready' (tear!), 'Me and Bobby McGee' and 'Come to My Window.' But in the end, she was defeated by another 24-year-old guitarist: Lee DeWyze, a paint salesman from Chicago.
27 May 2010
Filed under: Features It was a long and grueling season, but SomethingPitchy made it all the way to the end to see paint salesman Lee DeWyze be crowned the next 'American Idol.' Did Lee actually deserve to win? That's just one of many hot-button topics on the table in this final episode of the season.
27 May 2010
Filed under: Features , Blogosphere , Life After 'Idol' Alex Lambert finished in the Top 24 on this season of 'Idol.' Many viewers were shocked by his elimination and felt he'd gone too early -- enough to gain the attention of Simon Fuller , who offered Lambert a spot in the 'If I Can Dream' house.
27 May 2010
, MJ's Take The 'American Idol' 9 finale was more about the man who would be leaving than the one who would be crowned. Lee DeWyze, the humble paint salesman from Illinois, was declared the winner of American Idol. Overwhelmed, he told his runner-up that he loved her, and then sang his coronation song, a cover of U2's 'Beautiful Day' as the confetti flew
27 May 2010
Lee DeWyze may have won the season 9 crown last night, but it was departing judge Simon Cowell who ultimately stole the show.
26 May 2010
, Hot Topics Departing judge Simon Cowell was supposed to be the center of attention in the 'American Idol' season 9 finale. But ironically, it was the former 'American Idol' winners who stole the show during his special farewell tribute segment, which also featured the return of former judge Paula Abdul
26 May 2010
, News & Rumors After 17 weeks of 'Idol' performances, Lee DeWyze won 'American Idol' season 9 in the finale over Crystal Bowersox. Some fans may be mystified that DeWyze took the crown as the next 'Idol,' especially after his performances Tuesday night, where he often sang out of tune, looked uncomfortable onstage and mustered only a negligible amount of energy.
26 May 2010
, Hot Topics Many compete, but each year, only one person can be the winner of 'American Idol.' And in the season 9 finale, past 'American Idol' winners (except David Cook) crowded the stage to pay tribute to departing judge Simon Cowell. Now, of course, Lee DeWyze joins their ranks as the winner of 'American Idol' season 9 .
26 May 2010
, Hot Topics Tonight, former judge Paula Abdul -- who left the show after last season -- returned to 'Idol' to give departing judge Simon Cowell an official goodbye. Abdul joked a bit at the beginning, claiming the real reason she didn't return as judge was a surprised pregnancy. "There's a baby backstage with Simon's haircut, and baby, it's your turn to feed him," she quipped to Cowell
26 May 2010
, Music During tonight's 'Idol' finale, 'Celebrity Apprentice' winner Bret Michaels remarkably made his second TV appearance in just three days -- this time, to perform his hit song 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' with third-place finisher Casey James. Michaels was a big secret, according to TMZ .
26 May 2010
Filed under: Features , Fans , Blogosphere Something Pitchy and a few good Twitter friends -- professional 'Idol' news outlets and fans alike -- will be live-blogging the 'Idol' finale tonight via Cover It Live.
26 May 2010
, Blogosphere After last week, the 'Idol' title seemed like a lock for underdog Lee DeWyze. But after last night's final performance show, front-runner Crystal Bowersox was back in the game, with three stellar performances
26 May 2010
Filed under: Features We teamed with Vote for the Worst to name the 12 worst 'American Idol' finalists ever. Check back out our full list below.

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