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Candice Glover Wins American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:46 +0000

Candice Glover has gotten confetti-bombed big time. Last night, when she was crowned American Idol champion, Candice belted out her single "I Am Beautiful" with streamers wrapped around her head and pieces of confetti in her mouth. WBKR's Idol expert, Steve Thompson, was tuned in for the coronation and shares his thought about the the champ and the season that was . . .

American Idol Review: Candice and Kree Sing for the Title [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:04:31 +0000

Will it be Candice Glover or Kree Harrison? Last night, our two American Idol finalists competed in the first all-female finale since Idol’s third season. So, who won the night and earned the crown? WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, chimes in . . . Take a listen to this morning’s Idol Chatter with Steve, Moon and [...]

Footage of American Idol's Kree Harrison on The Rosie O'Donnell Show at 10 [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:20 +0000

Tonight, Nashville resident Kree Harrison is going to face off with Candice Glover in part one the American Idol finale. Recently, here at WBKR, we stumbled across some footage of Kree from WAY back in the day. LOL! Check her out in this archived video from The Rosie O'Donnell Show. Ten-year-old Kree belted out Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing!"

American Idol Shocker: Angie Voted Off [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:02:14 +0000

Here at WBKR, we thought we had it all figured out. We just knew that Candice Glover and Angie Miller would be battling it out next in the American Idol finale and that country girl Kree Harrison would finish the season in third place. But, then, America voted and delivered a huge surprise. Our Idol expert, Steve Thompson, explains what may have happened!

'American Idol' May Fire All

Moon Mullins — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:00:57 +0000

The days when 'American Idol' had thirty million viewers has -- at least for now -- dropped to eleven million. Randy Jackson has been there since the start, and many other judges have come and gone, but this may be the first time ALL will be replaced. Who would replace them. I suggest John Legend. That dude was great on Project Runway. Taylor Swift would be brilliant and she would bring those precious 18-49 year-olds back. How about Kelly Ripa? Jimmy Kimmel? Who do you think would be a good choice?

American Idol: The Final Three Battle for the Finale [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:54 +0000

Candice Glover. Kree Harrison. Angie Miller. One of those ladies will be the next American Idol. One of them will finish this season in third place. Last night, our remaining Idol hopefuls took the stage and performed three songs a piece with one goal in mind . . . making the Idol finale. So, who stepped up? Who, as Randy Jackson would say, is really "in it to win it." And who may be missing her ultimate dream by just a single episode. Let's check in with WBKR's American Idol expert, Steve Thompson!

Keith Urban Voted Best 'American Idol' Judge Ever

Megan Pacella — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:40:51 +0000

Even though Keith Urban has only been a judge on ‘American Idol‘ for one season, which is winding down as we speak, his quiet and kind demeanor has already made him a fan favorite. In fact, Urban was recently voted ‘Best Idol Judge Ever’ in a Zimbio readers poll. In the poll of 1,200 Zimbio [...]

American Idol: The Final Three [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:05:06 +0000

And then there were three! Last night on American Idol, Amber was sent home leaving us with just three contenders for the title: Kree Harrison, Candice Glover and Angie Miller. WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson called in this morning to chat with Moon and me about the final stretch . . . and that awesome Twitter feud between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey!

American Idol: The Final Four Compete . . . Again [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:15:53 +0000

It is like a case of deja vu. For the second week in a row, our American Idol Final Four took the stage to compete for spots in the Top Three! And WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his thoughts about who won the night and who's in trouble.

American Idol Live Comes to KFC Yum Center in Louisville

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:30 +0000

40 shows in 40 cities! And you're gonna have the chance to see them live. 19 Entertainment and AEG Live are teaming up to bring American Idol Live to the KFC Yum Center in Louisville on Friday, August 30th. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 3rd and we have a full line-up and all your ticket information here at WBKR.com.

American Idol Twist: The Final Four Are Safe

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:06:12 +0000

On Wednesday night, Ryan Seacrest hinted that this week’s American Idol results show would feature a twist. However, as WBKR’s Idol expert Steve Thompson explains . . . it wasn’t must of a “twist’ at all. Idol Chatter from this morning’s edition of The WBKR Waking Crew. LISTEN! From Steve Thompson: Not a whole lot [...]

American Idol: The Final Four Battle [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:54:56 +0000

American Idol’s version of the NCAA Final Four is underway and our four remaining contestants were singing for the Final Three last night. It was a night of big voices, even bigger disappoinments and an odd shift in judges’ opinions. What did WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, think about the show? Take a listen to [...]

Janelle Arthur Eliminated From 'American Idol'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:33:43 +0000

After a strong run that saw her land in the Top 5 this season, country singer Janelle Arthur was eliminated from ‘American Idol‘ on Thursday night (April 18), after unsuccessfully singing for her life. This was Arthur’s third time on the show; she made it to Hollywood week two years ago, and all the way [...]

Lazaro Finally Voted Off American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:37:11 +0000

FINALLY! We are free at last! Free at last! Last night on American Idol, Lazaro, whom has been struggling for weeks, received the lowest number of votes and was voted off the Idol stage. For WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson, it was a long time coming and now the best five singers in the competition are left to battle it out!

Idol: Candice Glover and Kree Harrison Win the Night on American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:12:25 +0000

Though ratings for American Idol continue to drop, the talent on the show continues to carry the weight of the series and rise above it. And, last night, Candice Glover gave one of the best performances in the history of the show and reminded viewers how good Idol CAN be when it does what it's supposed to . . . turn everyday singers into international superstars. As Steve Thompson explains, Candice's performance was one for the Idol history books!

American Idol: Burnell Voted Off [Audio]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:02:04 +0000

A lot of country fans were shocked last night when American Idol revealed that Janelle Arthur was one of the bottom two in this week's voting. But, the country starlet was rescued by the fact that Burnell was the lowest vote-getter and was sent packing. Now, six contestants remain and our Idol expert Steve Thompson looks ahead and handicaps the remaining hopefuls.

Review: Rock 'n' Roll Night on American Idol [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:10:11 +0000

No ballads! That was the order from the producers of American Idol last night as the Top 7 too the stage and belted out some of the biggest songs of rock and roll. Who raised the roof and who was pulling up the rear? WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his weekly rankings!

American Idol: Kelly Clarkson vs. Kree Harrison [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:48 +0000

Seven contestants remain on American Idol and odds are looking more and more like this is most definitely a girl's year to win. Of the seven contestants remaining, five of them are female and just two are male. And, let's be honest, Idol has had far more success with its female winners than it has its male champs anyway. Is any Idol out there putting up the sales numbers and topping the charts like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. The answer is a resounding, "No!" And, last Wednesday, during Motown Week, I was reminded of just how different Idol is these days. It seems the true standouts, the true phenoms, have already been on the show and won it. And it was never more apparent than when Kree Harrison, one of this year's frontrunners, took on Aretha Franklin's "Don't Play That Song." It was the same song Kelly Clarkson sang in the same theme week way back in Season One. And, if you ask me, there is just no comparison. WATCH!

Devin Velez Voted Off American Idol

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:18:59 +0000

And then there were seven. On last night’s American Idol results show, bilingual crooner Devin Velez was sent home and our Idol expert Steve Thompson was tuned in for all the drama . . . This morning, Steve and I chatted about Devin’s departure and looked ahead to next week to chat about the upcoming [...]

American Idol Takes on Motown [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:06:29 +0000

It's a tried, tested and true American Idol theme. And, last night, our remaining Idols, like so many in seasons before them, took on the songbook of Motown. So, how did they do? WBKR's Idol expert was tuned in and shares his thoughts about who will coast through to the Top 7 and who will be up for elimination.