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Crystal Bowersox to Tie the Knot
Jackie Tohn’s Song in New Movie
Jason Castro’s Upcoming Album

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 10:08 PM PDT

Season 9s top girl, Crystal Bowersox, plans on getting married next month to musician Brian Walker. The single mom from Ohio told PEOPLE, I hope to give my son a great model of what a happy marriage is or relationship could be.”

So who is the lucky man? Hes no stranger to Crystal, who said, “Brian’s known me for a long time, and so he’s been a part of my life for a long time. He’s known my boy. They laugh constantly. It’s hilarious.”

Just one year ago, Crystal was going through the American Idol audition process, and on Tuesday she attended Hard Rocks Pinktober Breast Cancer Awareness Program Launch, and she was invited to perform by her own Idol, Melissa Etheridge. She is in the process of recording her debut album with 19 Recordings/Jive Records.

Congrats, Crystal & Brian!

While Crystal was on the American Idols LIVE! 2010 Tour this summer, she opened up exclusively to AmericanIdol.com about her family and her album. Read the interview.

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Jackie Tohn’s Song in New Movie

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 10:08 PM PDT

Season 8 semi-finalist Jackie Tohn released her new album, 2.YO, in May. The fifth track on the album, What is Love, is featured in the new movie You Again. Jackie has created an accompanying music video using stop motion animation.

In the words of Jackie, Peep the video.

Last summer, Jackie interviewed Season 9 hopefuls in L.A. Take a look.

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Jason Castro’s Upcoming Album

Posted: 29 Sep 2010 10:08 PM PDT

Season 7s fourth place finalist,Jason Castro, will release another record, Who I Am, on November 9^th exclusively on his website and at all Christian retailers. This album is a unique collection of songs; featuring five fresh tracks including the new single You Are to hit the Christian AC airwaves in October, alongside five fan-favorites from his self-titled debut album released this past spring.

Even though many of the songs are personal to him, Jason doesnt mind giving listeners a view into his world. I feel like the album really captures my personality, the Texan says. People got to know me a bit on the show, so I wanted to build on that by including all these songs Ive written about my life. I wanted to share with people the things that are meaningful to me.

This album includes tracks produced by both Eric Rosse (Tori Amos, Sara Bareilles) and Ian Eskelin (All Star United, Francesca Battistelli, Remedy Drive). Jason also collaborated with a host of top-notch songwriters including Marc Roberge of O.A.R., Gregg Wattenberg (Five For Fighting), Zac Maloy (fellow Season 7 finalist David Cook) and Espionage (Train) all of whom helped Jason create an earthy showcase for his gifts as a vocalist, songwriter and musician, not to mention the warmth and sincerity that shines through everything he does.

The end result is an exceptional collection of truly heartfelt songs about love that relays … read more
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