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Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
Lee Dewyze, the new Idol champ (photo gallery)

May 26, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Lee DeWyze called it “amazing.” He said “there are no words to describe this.” He’d just been named the season nine winner of American Idol, and he didn’t seem to be expecting it. “I’ve never been happier in my life,” he told Ryan Seacrest before launching into U2’s “Beautiful Day,” which will be released as…
Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
But Simon, America got it wrong — again

May 26, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

First the good news. Once again. American Idol put on an entertaining finale Wednesday night. Regardless of the missteps during the season — misguided mentor selections, strange pairings of guest performers and themes, etc. — Idol can be counted on for a season-ending spectacle. Wednesday was no exception. Oh, I got a little concerned when…
Allison Iraheta, New Idol Music
Expect a guest star on Allison Iraheta’s new single

May 25, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

A year removed from the Idol stage, Allison Iraheta is ready to release her third single and head out on tour with Adam Lambert and Orianthi. When the former happens, fans will be in for a surprise. The “Don’t Waste the Pretty” single will include a guest star — Orianthi, who performed on Idol earlier…
Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
Idol’s final two: The song-by-song grades

May 25, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

So, Simon thinks Lee DeWyze will win American Idol. Oh, well, take heart, Crystal fans. He’s been wrong before. Like two years ago, when he predicted the Idol crown would go to David Archuleta. David Cook, of course, wound up winning season seven. And there’s this: Here at The York Dispatch, we have eight avid…
Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
Crystal Bowersox scores a knockout in American Idol finale

May 25, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

They went three rounds on American Idol Tuesday night, did Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze. But the most important factor in Tuesday’s Idol finale might have been something that happened at the end of last week’s results show. A coin was flipped. Crystal won. She opted to perform second on the final performance show of…
Lee DeWyze, Season 9, Season 9 Finals
A look back at Lee DeWyze’s Idol performances

May 25, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Below, you’ll find video clips of all of Lee DeWyze’s live performances from season nine of American Idol. The guy who seemed a bit starstruck by the Idol stage three months ago has clearly come a long way. Just contrast the early performances to last week’s. Lee, of course, squares off against Crystal Bowersox for…
Crystal Bowersox, Season 9, Season 9 Finals
A look back at Crystal Bowersox’s Idol performances

May 25, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Below, you’ll find video clips of all of Crystal Bowersox’s live performances from season nine of American Idol. As you watch, you can’t help but appreciate her consistency. From the day she showed up on the Idol stage, it was clear she was a force to be reckoned with. Of course, she’ll square off tonight…
Season 9, Season 9 Recap
The best and worst of season nine of American Idol

May 25, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox square off tonight in the final performance episode of the season on American Idol. The fun starts at 8 p.m., followed by tomorrow night’s season finale, with the crowning of the season nine winner. Check back here for live blogging during both shows. Meanwhile, here are my picks for the…
Brooke White, Justin Guarini, Season 9, Season 9 Finale
Can’t get enough Idol? Brooke and Justin to the rescue

May 25, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

If watching Tuesday’s 8 p.m. performance show and Wednesday’s two-plus-hour season finale isn’t going to be enough American Idol for you this week … well, the TV Guide Network is rushing to your rescue. The network will offer up three specials around the conclusion of season nine, with season one runner-up Justin Guarini and season…
Season 9, Season 9 Finale
York Dispatch Idol watchers pick the winner

May 24, 2010 By Mark Franklin 0

Normally, it would be time to rank the remaining Idols. But, hey, with only two left, I decided to ask Idol watchers here at the York Dispatch to weigh in on who they think should win the season nine crown. For the record, we voted 6-2 in favor of Crystal. Live blogging from the final…

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