| Top 4 Compilation Album Posted: 17 May 2011 11:40 PM PDT The “American Idol Top 4 Season 10” album compilation, featuring the full length Leiber/Stoller and lyrically meaningful songs performed by individual contestants on Wednesday night’s show are now on sale once again exclusively on the iTunes Store.Individual songs are also available for sale. The songs released on iTunes are studio versions recorded by the Idols under the guidance of Jimmy Iovine‘s team, including some of the hottest producers in the business, such as Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, “Tricky” Stewart, Rock Mafia, and Jim Jonsin. The 8 individual tracks and compilation album are being released on the 19 Recordings/Interscope label. The compilation album sells for $6.99. Track listing for the “American Idol Top 4 Season 10″ album compilation is: LEIBER/STOLLER
Haley Reinhart – “I Who Have Nothing”- Ben E. King; produced by Jim Jonsin
James Durbin – “Love Potion #9 – The Searchers; produced by Rock Mafia
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| Top 4 Results and Top 3 Week Posted: 17 May 2011 11:40 PM PDT Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, and Haley Reinhart are this season’s American Idol Top 3 finalists. James Durbin was eliminated on tonight’s show after he received the fewest of America’s almost 72 million votes. On Wednesday’s performance show, the Top 4 performed two songs: one inspirational song and one from the renowned American songwriting and producing duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Durbin, 22, from Santa Cruz, CA, sang “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Love Potion No. 9.” Tonight’s episode also featured the world premiere of the video for Idol judge and rock-and-roll legend Steven Tyler‘s first U.S. solo single, “(It) Feels So Good,” as well as a performance by Season Six Idol winner Jordin Sparks. On Wednesday, May 18 at 8/7c the Top 3 – Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, and Haley Reinhart</… read more
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| Steven Tyler is a Daytime Emmy Nominee Posted: 17 May 2011 11:40 PM PDT On Wednesday, May 11th, the Daytime Emmy nominations were announced, and American Idol Judge Steven Tyler received a nomination! He was nominated for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for his role as The Mad Hatter in Nickelodeon’s The Wonder Pets! The 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards airs live on Sunday, June 19 from Las Vegas. In addition to adding Daytime Emmy nominee to his title which includes Grammy Award-winner, singer, songwriter, and musician, Steven recently became a best-selling author with the release of his memoir, DOES THE NOISE IN MY HEAD BOTHER YOU?, released on May 3rd. Steven also debuted his music video for his new solo single, “(It) Feels So Good” on Thursday’s Top 4 results show. Good luck, Steven! Add your favorite Steven-isms to the community thread. Visit Source 
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| Happy Birthday, RJ Helton! Posted: 17 May 2011 11:40 PM PDT The first American Idol contestant to ever receive a wild card, RJ Helton, celebrates his birthday today. As part of American Idol’s first season, RJ was one of five people given a second chance to receive a spot in the finals via the wild card, and with his performance of Stevie Wonder’s “Lately,” RJ moved on to the Top 10. His journey didn’t end there; RJ made it all the way to fifth place. In 2004, RJ released an album called Real Life, which he also helped co-write. The Christian-oriented album made it to the Top 20 on the Billboard Christian charts. Matthew Knowles, Beyonc’s father, managed RJ and the production of his urban/pop/Latin album. RJ has also participated in concerts with fellow Idol alumni including Scott Savol, Brandon Rogers, Carmen Rasmusen, Haley Scarnato, and Vonzell Solomon in “America’s Favorite Finalists” in 2008. In April 2010, RJ joined Idol alumni at Feeding America food banks to give back in the spirit of American Idol’s Idol Gives Back. View photos of RJ and the Season 1 gang on American Idol. Visit Source 
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| Beyoncé’s Music Video to Premiere on American Idol Posted: 17 May 2011 11:40 PM PDT The intensely-anticipated video for “Run The World (Girls),” the lead single from Beyonc‘s upcoming new album, will premiere on American Idol this Wednesday, May 18. In addition to the music video premiere, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, and Haley Reinhart return to the Idol stage to perform three songs – one selected by the judges, one selected by in-house mentor Jimmy Iovine and one individual choice. In addition, viewers will get a peek at the extraordinary trips the Top 3 took when they visited their hometowns. Join the excitement and chat with fans in the Idol Community. Visit Source 
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