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American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
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Paris Bennett (born 1989?) is a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. She has lived with her grandmother the past two years in Fayetteville, Georgia but is originally from Edina, Minnesota. Her audition initially featured "Cowboy Take Me Away" by The Dixie Chicks. When Paula Abdul invited her to sing a second song, she continued with Carmen McRae's vocal version of Paul Desmond's "Take Five", which she sang in a style similar to that of Billie Holiday. Paris Bennett Paris Bennett (born 1989?) granddaughter of Ann Nesby, is a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. ...
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The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
Fayetteville is a city located in Fayette County, Georgia. ...
Edina is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, situated immediately southwest of Minneapolis. ...
The Dixie Chicks: Martie, Natalie and Emily The Dixie Chicks is a country music group, formed in 1989 in Dallas, Texas. ...
Abdul while judging on American Idol Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American dancer, choreographer, singer, and television personality. ...
Carmen McRae (April 8, 1920-November 10, 1994) was an American jazz vocalist. ...
Paul Desmond and Dave Brubeck, October 8, 1954. ...
Take Five is a classic jazz piece recorded by The Dave Brubeck Quartet and released on its 1959 album Time Out. ...
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Ayla Brown Ayla Brown (from Wrentham, Massachusetts) is an American singer and semifinalist on the 5th season of American Idol. She auditioned in Boston. She is the daughter of Massachusetts State Senator Scott P. Brown and local television personality Gail Huff of WCVB-TV. Additionally, she is scheduled to attend Boston College on a basketball scholarship in the fall of 2006. Wrentham is a town located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ...
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The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
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Senator Scott P. Brown represents the Norfolk , Bristol , and Middlesex District, in the Massachusetts State Senate. ...
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Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005 Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop (the basket) under organized rules. ...
A scholarship is an award of access to an institution or a financial aid award for an individual (a scholar) for the purposes of furthering their education. ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
During the first round of semifinals, she sang Reflection (Christina Aguilera). Reflection is the first and only single from the Mulan Soundtrack. ...
Christina Maria Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop singer. ...
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Heather Cox (eliminated) Heather Cox is an American singer and semifinalist on the 5th season of American Idol. She is from Jonesville, NC, and auditioned in Denver, CO. For this audition, she sang "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban. Image File history File linksMetadata Heatherc. ...
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LeAnn Rimes singing in concert A singer is a type of musician who uses his or her voice to produce music. ...
The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
Jonesville is a town located in Yadkin County, North Carolina. ...
This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ...
Joshua Winslow Groban, commonly known as Josh Groban (born February 27, 1981) is an American singer/songwriter, known for his mature, versatile baritone voice. ...
For the first round of the semi-finals, she sang "When You Tell Me That You Love Me". This received disappointing feedback from the judges, particularly Simon, who thought it was "forgettable".
For the second round of the semi-finals, she sang "Hero" by Mariah Carey. She was eliminated after this performance, as she received the second-fewest votes. Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American R&B and pop singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. ...
Heather is from a musical family. Her father, John Cox, is currently the pastor of Trinity Christian Center in Elkin, NC. He was once a member of the gospel group, The Blackwood Brothers. Her mother, Deborah Cox, is a pianist. Elkin is a town located in Surry County, North Carolina. ...
The Blackwood Brothers were an American gospel music singing group. ...
A pianist is a person who plays the piano. ...
In 2002, Heather Cox graduated from Starmount High School, located in Boonville, NC. She has recently graduated from Surry Community College in Dobson, NC with a degree in accounting. For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ...
Boonville Public Library Boonville is a town located in Yadkin County, North Carolina. ...
Dobson is a town located in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. ...
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Brenna Gethers (eliminated) Brenna Mema Gethers (born October 7, 1980) was a semifinalist for the 5th season of American Idol. She is from Mount Vernon, New York, and auditioned in Boston, MA. She is known for being critcized on the show for her selfish and narcissistic attitude about herself and her performance. She was eliminated after she received the lowest number of votes in Week 2 of the semifinals. October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ...
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The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
Mount Vernon is a city located in Westchester County, New York, immediately north of New York Citys The Bronx. ...
Alternative meanings: Boston (disambiguation) The 18th_century Old State House in Boston is surrounded by tall buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries. ...
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Mandisa - Main article: Mandisa
Mandisa hails from Antioch, Tennessee which was auditioned in Chicago, Illinois. She is overweight, and Simon Cowell had made several comments referencing this during her audition. Mandisa Mandisa (born Mandisa Hundley) is an American singer and semi-finalist in the fifth season of American Idol. ...
Antioch is an unincorporated suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, located in the southern part of Davidson County. ...
Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Official website: http://egov. ...
Simon Cowell Simon Philip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is an English artist and repertoire (A&R) executive for BMG, but is best known as a judge on the television programs Pop Idol, American Idol, and The X Factor, where he is notorious for his uncompromisingly harsh and occasionally controversial...
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Melissa McGhee Melissa McGhee is an American singer and semi-finalist on the 5th season of American Idol. She is from Tampa, Florida, and auditioned in Denver, Colorado Image File history File linksMetadata Melissam. ...
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The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
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She sang When The Lights Go Down by Faith Hill in the first round of the semifinals. The following week, she sang Why Haven't I Heard From You by Reba McEntire. The judges praised her on her performance, saying she was improving steadily every week. Audrey Faith Perry, later known as Faith Hill (born September 21, 1967 in Jackson, Mississippi), is a successful American country singer, known for her commercial success as well as her much-publicized marriage to country singer Tim McGraw. ...
Reba Nell McEntire (born on March 28, 1955) is a Grammy Award-winning singer, and one of the best-selling country music performers of all time, known for her pop tinged ballads that include 22 #1 hits, she has issued no less than 29 albums, with more than 45 million...
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Katharine McPhee Katharine Sherry McPhee (born circa 1984 in Sherman Oaks) auditioned in San Francisco, California. Katharine has been singing her entire life. Her mother, a vocal coach, recognized a talent for music in her daughter and started training her. Katharine graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2002. She then attended the Boston Conservatory of Music. A Daily News article [1] states she has both a sister and a boyfriend, though neither have been mentioned on-air. Image File history File linksMetadata Katharinem. ...
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Sherman Oaks is a leafy and exclusive district in the City of Los Angeles, located in the San Fernando Valley. ...
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During her audition she sang "God Bless the Child" - Randy said she was the best voice he had yet heard that season, Paula praised her looks, and Simon said she was amazing and "current." In the final cuts for the Top 24, she was the first to be put through and, in excitement, kissed all three judges on the lips. She began crying both when she passed her initial audition and when she made it into the Top 24. God Bless the Child can refer to two songs, by two different artists. ...
In the first round of the semi-finals, she sang Barbara Streisand's "Since I Fell For You", again earning high praises as Simon said that out of the four very, very good vocalists of the night - she was the best. Barbra Streisand on the cover of her album Higher Ground Barbra Streisand (born April 24, American singer and film actress, producer, and director. ...
During the week leading to the third round of the semi-finals, where Katharine sang Aretha Franklin's "Think", she was rumored to be quitting due to pregnancy. However, during the performance show on March 7, 2006, she denied this accusation. Host Ryan Seacrest, with tongue-in-cheek, asked about her and Kevin Covais. Aretha Franklin Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an iconic American gospel, soul and R&B singer born in Memphis, Tennessee, but raised in Detroit, Michigan. ...
Find-a-Drug (often abbreviated as FAD) is a not for profit distributed computing project which was set up by Treweren Consultants, the company who developed the THINK software. ...
March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ...
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
American Radio and TV Personality Ryan Seacrest Ryan John Seacrest (born December 24, 1974 in Dunwoody, Georgia) is an American radio and television personality, most famous as the host of the reality-television talent-search series American Idol. ...
The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
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Becky O'Donohue (eliminated) - Main article: Becky O'Donohue
Rebecca "Becky" O'Donohue originally auditioned in Boston. Simon Cowell praised her looks, but said no to her voice. She was let through to Hollywood by Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul. Becky ODonohue Becky ODonohue is an American singer and model. ...
Nickname: City on a Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Solar System), Athens of America Motto: Official website: www. ...
Simon Cowell Simon Philip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is an English artist and repertoire (A&R) executive for BMG, but is best known as a judge on the television programs Pop Idol, American Idol, and The X Factor, where he is notorious for his uncompromisingly harsh and occasionally controversial...
Greetings from Hollywood Hollywood is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., that extends from Vermont Avenue on the east to just beyond Laurel Canyon Boulevard above Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards on the west; the north to south boundary east of La Brea Avenue...
Randy Jackson (born on June 23, 1956 Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American musician and record producer, now best known to the general public for being a judge on the television show American Idol. ...
Abdul while judging on American Idol Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American dancer, choreographer, singer, and television personality. ...
O'Donohue made it through to the final twenty-four contestants in the semi-finals, but was the first female to be eliminated from the show when she received the fewest votes on February 23rd's results show.
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Kellie Pickler - Main article: Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler hails from Albemarle, North Carolina. Her mother abandoned her at age three, and her father is in and out of prison. She lives with her grandfather and is a waitress at Sonic. She has also worked as a Wal-Mart associate in North Carolina, was crowned Miss Stanly County, and has participated in North Carolina's Gimme the Mike!. Kellie Pickler Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. ...
The old train depot, now used as a farmers market, in Albemarle. ...
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Stanly County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ...
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- Kellie-Pickler-Fans.com
- American Idol Profile
- Kellie Pickler Online (fan site)
Stevie Scott (eliminated) Stephanie "Stevie" Scott auditioned in Denver, Colorado. She was the second female eliminated from the semi-finals, receiving the second-lowest number of votes from the public on the February 23rd results show. Scott's classical opera training was noted several times on Idol. Nickname: The Mile-High City Motto: Official website: http://www. ...
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She currently lives in Fair Oaks, California, and is a student at California State University, Sacramento and works as a singing waitress at Zigatos Bar and Grille restaurant in Sacramento. Fair Oaks is a census-designated place located in Sacramento County, California. ...
California State University, Sacramento, also known as Sacramento State or Sac State, is a public university located in the city of Sacramento, California. ...
A waiter is a person who waits on tables, often at a restaurant. ...
Toms Diner, a restaurant in New York made familiar by Suzanne Vega and the television sitcom Seinfeld For other uses, see Restaurant (disambiguation). ...
Nickname: City of Trees Motto: Official website: http://www. ...
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- American Idol profile
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Kinnik Sky Kinnik Sky is from Duluth, GA, and auditioned in Greensboro, NC. A picture from the annual Duluth Fall Festival Duluth is a city located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and is a suburb of Atlanta located in the Metro Atlanta area. ...
Greensboro is a city located in Guilford County in North Carolina, a state of the United States of America. ...
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- American Idol Profile
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Lisa Tucker - Main article: Lisa Tucker
Lisa Tucker auditioned for season 5 of American Idol with a song she also sang on Star Search, "One Moment In Time" by Whitney Houston. Simon Cowell said she was the best 16 year-old to ever audition for the show. The judges made a unanimous decision to put her through to the final 24. Lisa Tucker is a semi-finalist on American Idol from Anaheim, California. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
One Moment in Time is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for the 1988 Summer Olympics held in Seoul, South Korea. ...
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Simon Cowell Simon Philip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is an English artist and repertoire (A&R) executive for BMG, but is best known as a judge on the television programs Pop Idol, American Idol, and The X Factor, where he is notorious for his uncompromisingly harsh and occasionally controversial...
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- American Idol profile
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- Lisa Tucker news, pictures, links
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Robert Bennett, Jr. (eliminated) Bobby Bennett was a semifinalist on the 5th season of American Idol. He is from Denver, CO, and also auditioned in that city. He was the first male to be cut from the semifinals, receiving the lowest total of votes from the public on the February 23rd 2006 results show. He sang Copacabana (Barry Manilow) at his grandmother's request. This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ...
Copacabana is a 1978 disco song by Barry Manilow. ...
Barry Manilow Barry Manilow (born Barry Alan Pincus in Brooklyn, New York on June 17, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter best known for his hit recordings I Write The Songs, Mandy and Copacabana (At The Copa). Manilow dominated the soft rock scene in the 1970s with a string...
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- American Idol profile
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Kevin Covais Kevin Covais is a 16-year-old from Levittown, New York. He auditioned in Boston. He started singing at the age of 10 and took singing lessons for four years. He aspires to be professional singer or journalist. His favorite judge is Simon Cowell, because he is "brutally honest". His favorite female singer is Kelly Clarkson and his favorite male singer is Brian McKnight. He also enjoys rap music. Levittown is a census-designated place located on Long Island in Nassau County, New York. ...
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Simon Cowell Simon Philip Cowell (born October 7, 1959) is an English artist and repertoire (A&R) executive for BMG, but is best known as a judge on the television programs Pop Idol, American Idol, and The X Factor, where he is notorious for his uncompromisingly harsh and occasionally controversial...
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and occasional actress who rose to prominence after winning the first season of the reality-television series American Idol in 2002. ...
Brian McKnight (born June 5, 1969 in Buffalo, New York) is an African-American singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, specializing in pop and R&B. He is a multi-instrumentalist and plays the piano, guitar, and trumpet. ...
Covais is the youngest contestant this season. He is also diabetic. This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ...
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- American Idol profile
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Bucky Covington Bucky Covington is from Rockingham, NC, and auditioned in Greensboro, NC. He has a twin brother, who also auditioned, but did not make it to the Hollywood round. Rockingham is a city located in Richmond County, North Carolina. ...
Greensboro is a city located in Guilford County in North Carolina, a state of the United States of America. ...
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- American Idol profile
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Chris Daughtry - Main article: Chris Daughtry
Chris Daughtry (born c.1980) is from McLeansville, North Carolina, in the backwoods of Greensboro. The 25-year-old vocalist is married with two children from his wife's first marriage. He is the lead singer of the North Carolina based rock band Absent Element. Chris Daughtry, from American Idol. ...
1980 (MCMLXXX in Roman) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...
McLeansville is a census-designated place located in Guilford County, North Carolina. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 28th 139,509 km² 805 km 240 km 9. ...
Daughtry auditioned for the fifth season of American Idol in Denver, Colorado with Joe Cocker's "The Letter", portrayed as a young rocker with Southern and hard rock influences. The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
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Joe Cocker Joe Cocker (born John Robert Cocker, May 20, 1944) is a pop music singer. ...
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- American Idol: Contestants - Chris Daughtry
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Patrick Hall (eliminated) Patrick Hall is an American singer and semifinalist on the 5th season of American Idol. He is from Gravette, AR and auditioned in Las Vegas, NV. He was the second male contestant to be eliminated from the show when he received the second lowest total of votes from the public on the February 23, 2006 results show. The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
Gravette is a city located in Benton County, Arkansas. ...
This article is about the city of Las Vegas in Nevada. ...
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- American Idol profile
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Taylor Hicks - Main article: Taylor Hicks
Taylor Hicks (born January 24, 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama) auditioned for American Idol in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hicks is best known for his gray hair, his bluesy singing voice, and harmonica playing. Hicks first album, Under the Radar. ...
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Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam Motto: Official website: http://www. ...
Nickname: The Entertainment Capital of the World Motto: Official website: http://www. ...
The blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on a pentatonic scale and a characteristic twelve-bar chord progression. ...
Wikibooks has more about this subject: Harmonica A harmonica is a free reed musical wind instrument (also known, among other things, as a mouth organ, French harp, tin sandwich, blues harp, simply harp, or Mississippi saxophone), having multiple, variably-tuned brass or bronze reeds, each secured at one end over...
Hicks's fans on the Fox American Idol message boards have nicknamed themselves the "Soul Patrol". After Taylor's first performance in the first show featuring the final 24, Taylor mentioned the "Soul Patrol" by name.
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- American Idol profile
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- MySpace Music Profile
William Makar William John Hudson Makar (born March 2, 1989) is from The Woodlands, TX, and auditioned in Austin, TX. Originally from Kentucky, William and his family moved to Texas when William was still a young child. William, or Will, for short is the only contestant from Texas to reach the Semifinals. He is seventeen years old. Will first discovered his talent after singing "Bare Necessities" for his two sisters and their friends. He's been a member of the Houston Children's Choir for 5 years. Will Makar is the third youngest contestant on the show. In his auditions in Austin, he was turned down by Paula, but later accepted by Simon and Randy. Look up March in Wiktionary, the free dictionary March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ...
Events Ariobarzanes II King of Media Atropatene becomes the king of Armenia. ...
1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Woodlands is a census-designated place and master-planned community located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Houston within Montgomery County, Texas. ...
Skyline from Town Lake Austin is the capital of the state of Texas, within the United States of America. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 225 km 610 km 1. ...
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Will's fans on the official American Idol forums on the FOX website refer to themselves as the "Makaritas". Other fans from various websites refer to themselves as "Makaroons". Despite his young age, Will has the second largest fan base on the American Idol forums page. American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
On an interview, Will admitted that he is fluent in Japanese and can do an impression of Chewbacca from Star Wars. Throughout Will's journey on American Idol, he has befriended many of the other contestants, including David Radford, Paris Bennett, and Kevin Covais. Chewbacca (or Chewie) (c. ...
The cover of the 2004 DVD widescreen release of the modified original Star Wars Trilogy. ...
The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
Paris Bennett Paris Bennett (born 1989?) granddaughter of Ann Nesby, is a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. ...
The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
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- Will Makar Links
- American Idol: Contestants - Will Makar
- Myspace Music Profile
- Will Makar Web
Gedeon McKinney Gedeon McKinney (born c. 1988) is from Memphis, TN, and auditioned in Chicago, IL. 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
City nickname: The River City or The Bluff City Location in the state of Tennessee County Shelby County, Tennessee Area - Total - Water 763. ...
This article is about the largest city of Illinois. ...
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- American Idol: Contestants - Gedeon McKinney
José "Sway" Penala (eliminated) José Galang "Sway" Penala (born c.1977 in the Philippines) is a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. He attended La Salle Greenhills, in Mandaluyong, Philippines before his family migrated to the United States, in 1989, settling down in South San Francisco, California. For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ...
The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) is a school for boys located in Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. ...
Mandaluyong City is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. ...
1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
South San Francisco is a city located in San Mateo County, California. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ...
He started singing at the age of seven, in 1984. 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Penala auditioned in San Francisco with "Superstar" and advanced to the consequent Hollywood round, receiving positive feedback from all three judges. Nickname: The City by the Bay Motto: Official website: http://www. ...
He was eliminated after receiving the second-fewest votes among the males in Week 2 of the semi-finals.
External Links
- José "Sway" Penala Fansite
- JoseSwayPenala.com Fansite
- José "Sway" Penala Links
- American Idol: Contestants - José "Sway" Penala
- People Magazine
David Radford (eliminated) David Radford is a 17 year old semifinalist on the 5th season of American Idol. He is from Crystal Lake, IL and auditioned in in Chicago, IL. He was eliminated after receiving the lowest number of votes among the males in Week 2 of the semi-finals. American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
Crystal Lake is a city located in McHenry County, Illinois. ...
This article is about the largest city of Illinois. ...
External Links
- David Radford Links
- American Idol: Contestants - David Radford
- David Radford Interview
Elliott Yamin Elliott Yamin was born in c.1978 in California. He auditioned for American Idol in Boston. He started singing at the age of 5. He has not had formal training. He attended Douglas S. Freeman High School in suburban Richmond until he asked to leave his sophomore year. He eventually received his GED. His favorite artists are Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, and Usher. On February 23, he remained among the top 12 males. 1978 (MCMLXXVIII in Roman) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...
Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 3rd 410,000 km² 402. ...
Nickname: City on a Hill, Beantown, The Hub (of the Solar System), Athens of America Motto: Official website: www. ...
Douglas S. Freeman High School is a high school located in the West End of Henrico County, Virginia. ...
The West End is a suburban region of Richmond, Virginia and is historically known as one of the more affluent portions of the Richmond area. ...
The GED, or General Educational Development Test, is a test that certifies the taker has attained American or Canadian high school-level academic skills. ...
This article needs a complete rewrite for the reasons listed on the talk page. ...
Gwen Renée Stefani (born October 3, 1969) is an American singer, fashion designer, and occasional actress; and is the frontwoman of the ska/rock band No Doubt. ...
Usher Raymond IV, known commonly as Usher, born on October 14, 1978 in Dallas, Texas, United States (Ushers mother moved the family to Chattanooga, Tennessee soon after Usher was born. ...
Elliott has Type I diabetes. He wears an insulin pump. This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ...
Elliott's mother, Claudette Yamin, suffers ill health due to complications resulting from a gastric bypass surgery she underwent several years ago.
Elliott's Music
- February 22, 2006, he sang "If you really love me"
- March 1, 2006, he sang "Moody's mood for love"
External Links - Elliott Yamin Fans
- Elliott Yamin Links
- American Idol: Contestants - Elliott Yamin
- Richmond Times Dispatch article about Elliott Yamin and Chris Daughtry
- Elliott Yamin Interview
Ace Young Ace Young (born November 15, 1980) is an American singer and a semifinalist on the 5th season of American Idol. He is originally from Boulder, CO and auditioned in Denver. For the past three years, he has resided in Los Angeles. The 24 Semi-Finalists The fifth season of American Idol began on January 17, 2006 and will end on May 24, 2006. ...
American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, more commonly known as just American Idol, is a singing talent contest in which viewers can call in and vote on contestants to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the United States, with the winner receiving a major record deal, although many...
Pearl Street Mall in Downtown Boulder Boulder (40n01, 105w16 MST) is a city located in Boulder County, Colorado, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 94,673. ...
This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ...
This article is about the largest city in California. ...
He was one of the 24 to make it to the semifinals. During the first week, he sang "Father Figure" by George Michael. Randy Jackson said he was one of the best he had seen this season, while Simon Cowell said he had "the X-Factor". George Michael (born June 25, 1963) is an English Greek-Cypriot pop singer/songwriter. ...
External Links
- American Idol profile
- Ace-Source.org Fan Site (#1 Fan Site)
- Ace Young links
- Pop Tower - Ace Young
- Ace Young Online Fan Site
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