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First impression: Taylor Hicks at WorkPlay
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
September 26, 2009, 1:59AM
Birmingham's "American Idol" veteran performs two-hour set at sold-out theater Full story »
Bo Bice saves the date: Aug. 8 at Armed Forces Forces Poker Run in Pelham
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
July 23, 2009, 4:39PM
Alabama native set for meet-and-greet at charity event Full story »
'American Idol' auditions set for Georgia Dome in Atlanta
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
June 12, 2009, 9:15AM
Registration Tuesday-Wednesday; auditions on Thursday Full story »
Taylor Hicks returns to 'American Idol,' will perform new single
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
April 29, 2009, 6:33AM
Soul singer from Hoover to present "Seven Mile Breakdown" on results episode Full story »
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Ruben Studdard to appear on 'Idol' results show
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
March 20, 2009, 6:31PM
Birmingham's Ruben Studdard will return to the "American Idol" stage on Thursday to perform his new single, "Together," a publicist for the series has announced. Studdard, 30, came to national prominence as an "Idol" contender in 2003, winning the title on the second season of the Fox TV reality show. He'll appear on the results episode, which airs locally... Full story »
Organizer cancels Birmingham workshops, concert by Diana DeGarmo
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
March 20, 2009, 5:54PM
Showstoppers Promotions has canceled Diana DeGarmo's April 4 appearances in Birmingham. The "American Idol" singer had been scheduled to lead two audition workshops and perform a concert at the Virginia Samford Theatre. Organizer Steve Pennington said "illness within the Showstoppers Promotions' family" was to blame. Refunds for those who bought tickets are available at the Virginia Samford box office,... Full story »
Singing for survival: A closer look at the 'American Idol' 13
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
March 13, 2009, 7:07AM
By the time you read this, two of the 13 finalists on "American Idol" will have been snatched from the spotlight. I bet they've already returned to their hometowns and started picking up the pieces of their former lives as, well, nobodies. If that sounds harsh, you probably don't watch much reality TV. "Idol," in particular, is ruthless about... Full story »
New Taylor Hicks album highlights a 'pretty good comeback story' for Alabama-bred 'American Idol' star
By Paul Cloos
March 11, 2009, 3:48PM
"This time last year, I didn't have a deal," says Taylor Hicks. "I think it's a pretty good comeback story." The comeback involves a couple of things, but at the moment it's mainly about "The Distance," the album that Hicks releases this week. It is his first studio album since the self-titled release that followed his May 2006 victory... Full story »
Kellie Pickler sings for students, friends at Pinson Elementary
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
March 10, 2009, 1:21PM
If you heard the click of red high heels on Monday at Pinson Elementary School -- or maybe a live rendition of the country song -- you weren't imagining things. Singer Kellie Pickler was in the house, serenading a contest winner and her guests. According to spokeswoman for Pickler, the singer performed five songs at the school, courtesy of... Full story »
Taylor Hicks ready to go 'The Distance' with new CD, national tour of 'Grease'
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
March 06, 2009, 6:18AM
If you've seen Taylor Hicks in "Grease," you'll know that his Teen Angel character plummets down from the heavens in a giant ice-cream cone. The Hoover native, 32, also has earned fame for his flamboyant dance moves, Ray Charles dip and shout-outs to fans in the Soul Patrol. But Hicks has a serious side. He harbors earnest notions about... Full story »
That's not our bikini girl, but 'American Idol' debut was a real hoot
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
January 16, 2009, 6:44AM
Call me crazy, but I'm still watching "American Idol." The eighth season of Fox's ultra-cheesy reality series debuted Tuesday night, and like millions of other folks, I made sure to tune in. Look, I understand your reasons, "Idol" haters, but anything that dominates pop culture is a must-see for me. That's why I read Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" saga, why I... Full story »
Will another Alabama talent rise to stardom on 'American Idol'? Watch season eight and we'll see
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
January 13, 2009, 6:50AM
"American Idol," 7 p.m. today and Wednesday, FOX 6 You could, of course, just flip on the television, flop on the couch and settle into the season premiere of "American Idol." The popular reality show and vocal contest -- which, lest we forget, has produced two winners and two runners-up from the Birmingham area -- will launch its 2009... Full story »
'American Idol' hopes? Not me, says Stephanie Britt, a model from Huntsville area
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
January 07, 2009, 12:22PM
Well, it was fun while it lasted. Stephanie Britt, a model from the Huntsville area, tells Chris Welch of The Huntsville Times that she's not involved with "American Idol." Spoiler reports on the Internet listed a contestant named Stephanie Britt, from Huntsville, as one of the top 50 singers chosen for the Fox TV series this season. Britt's name later... Full story »
Will Huntsville's Stephanie Britt earn a spot on 'American Idol'?
By Mary Colurso -- The Birmingham News
January 02, 2009, 6:40AM
Take a deep breath, "American Idol" fans. If spoiler reports on the Internet are true, a model from Huntsville has made it to the top 50 for the TV show's eighth season. She's a leggy beauty named Stephanie Britt, and her Web site is provocative, with a chat room, lingerie photos, bikini shots and other skin-baring pix. According to her... Full story »
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