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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 [...]

American Idol Review: The Top 5 Divas [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:24:13 +0000

For the first time in the history of American Idol, there's an all female Top 5. And, last night, they tackled two songs a piece: a song from the year in which they were born and a song from a diva! So, how did they'd do? WBKR's American Idol expert Steve Thompson shares his review of last night's show!

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!

Paul Jolley, Janelle Arthur and Kree Harrison Make American Idol's Top Ten [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:28:11 +0000

The field is set and three country singers have found themselves in American Idol’s Top Ten. Last night, the finalists were revealed and WBKR’s Idol expert, Steve Thompson, was tuned in to rate and handicap the field! This morning, Steve joined us on The WBKR Waking Crew to chat about last night’s results show . [...]

American Idol: The Top Ten Girls Battle for the Finals [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:20:49 +0000

Ten girls. Only five spaces available for them in the American Idol Top Ten. Last night in Las Vegas, our final ten girls stepped to the mic and sang for survival. How did they do? Well, as WBKR's Idol expert Steve Thompson explains, some rose to the occasion and some assured themselves plane rides home. Check our Steve's full review of last night's show, watch video highlights and see how he ranked the Idol wannabes.

American Idol: Girls Battle in Sudden Death Round [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:19:28 +0000

Last night on American Idol, the remaining girls with dreams of making the Top 20 took the stage to sing in Sudden Death. Among them . . . two country girls. WBKR's Idol expert, Steve Thompson was tuned in and shares his thoughts on how the field rounded out.