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?
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SomethingPitchy Broadcast Exclusive: Interview With ‘Idol’ Alum David Archuleta
, 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.
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Lee DeWyze on Being Inspired by Hometown Fans and Doing His Own Thing on His First Album
, 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.
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Interview: ‘American Idol’ Winner Lee DeWyze — He Did It His Way
, 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.
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Crystal Bowersox on Breaking Up With Her Boyfriend and Predicting Lee’s Victory
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.
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SomethingPitchy Broadcast: The DeWyze Choice?
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.
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Alex Lambert’s Guest Blog: ‘Idol’ Finale and Second Chances
, 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
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MJ’s Take: ‘Idol’ Finale Was Sleepy, Lackluster
Lee DeWyze may have won the season 9 crown last night, but it was departing judge Simon Cowell who ultimately stole the show.
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Simon Cowell Receives Fond Farewell at ‘Idol’ Finale
, 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
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Where Was David Cook in the ‘American Idol’ Finale Reunion?
, 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.
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