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'Anything is possible with hard work and determination'

Stephanie Woodson — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:38:00 EST

Thanks to everyone in Fort Wayne who invested in this incredible cause: Your time, effort, talents and money were not used in vain.

Focusing on performances

Stephanie Woodson — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:00:00 EST

“You all will be surrounded by extra singers (angels) who did not travel here by plane, and did not need visas," Mr. White said. "Make sure that you reach out and greet them. They were sent here to help you.”

Healing the world through Michael Jackson

Stephanie Woodson — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:39:00 EST

The message permeated the room, and was a perfect fit for that awesome moment in time!

Transitioning dreams to reality

Stephanie Woodson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:32:00 EST

Stephanie Woodson, who is traveling with Fort Wayne's Voices of Unity choir to the World Choir Games, will be blogging for The Journal Gazette during the trip. Here is her first report.

'American Idol': Finale features right contestants

Anthony Castro — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:47:00 EST

Finale features right contestants; Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze earned their spots

DeWyze clear winner after final three perform on 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 19 May 2010 14:33:00 EST

The final three contestants on "American Idol" took to the stage, each with a song of their choice and one picked by the judges.

Big Mike sent packing on 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 13 May 2010 22:36:00 EST

"American Idol" voters decided who the final three contestants in this year's competition would be, and Michael Lynche was left off the list.

Michael Lynche bores his way to the bottom on 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:31:00 EST

The final four contestants on "American Idol" took a crack at songs from the movies Tuesday night. Tuesday's episode also featured two duets among the four contestants.

True to himself: The case for Casey James

Anthony Castro — Tue, 11 May 2010 03:00:00 EST

He is who he is, and there's just nothing anyone can do about it.

Oh say can you see Crystal at the Mud Hens?

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:07:00 EST

She’ll make a whirlwind tour through the Toledo area Friday with a mini-concert downtown around noon and then sing a few songs at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds later in the day.

Cracking a smile: The case for Lee DeWyze

Anthony Castro — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:15:00 EST

He's grown the most this season

Last woman standing: The case for Crystal Bowersox

Anthony Castro — Fri, 07 May 2010 03:30:00 EST

Her personality, consistent greatness should carry her to the finish

A second chance: The case for Michael Lynche

Anthony Castro — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:12:00 EST

He's stayed true to his R&B self all along

Catch AP video from Aaron Kelly's departure

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 06 May 2010 21:30:00 EST

Aaron Kelly, the 17-year-old whose voice was bigger than his small frame would suggest, was eliminated Wednesday night on "American Idol."

'American Idol' power rankings: Lee DeWyze head, shoulders above the rest

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:00:00 EST

Has strong performance on Frank Sinatra week

Casey James hangs on as Siobhan Magnus cut on 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:29:00 EST

We think it was the right call

Casey James again leads our 'American Idol' power rankings as Michael Lynche sinks

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:24:00 EST

Here are our rankings for Shania Twain week on "Idol"

Aaron Kelly hangs on as Tim Urban rejected on 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:00:00 EST

We're relieved but still bored

'Idol' leaves us uninspired

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:06:00 EST

Some random thoughts from Tuesday night's episode

'American Idol' power rankings: Tim Urban, Michael Lynche once again worst

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:20:00 EST

Casey James leads the pack, with two others gaining ground

Andrew Garcia, Katie Stevens have left the building

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:38:00 EST

2 eliminated at end of Elvis week

Adam Lambert's return to 'American Idol' controversial as always

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:02:00 EST

Some random thoughts about his visit to the show

'American Idol' power rankings: Is it time for Aaron Kelly to go home now?

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 EST

Tim Urban surprises as Casey James continues to dominate

Bring Epperly, Delamor and Grady back to 'American Idol'!

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:38:00 EST

Paula Abdul should return, too, for good measure

Michael Lynche rejected, then un-rejected on 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:00:00 EST

And our panel isn't pleased

Random thoughts from Tuesday's episode of 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:27:00 EST

Some of our impressions of Tuesday night's episode: Angie Apparently this was "Let's Introduce Random Cultural Instruments" night. Weird.

Casey James soars, Aaron Kelly sinks in 'American Idol' power rankings

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:00:00 EST

But Top 9 as a group leave us bored

Struggling songbird Didi Benami sent home on 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:00:00 EST

Didi Benami took her place among the army of "American Idol" also-rans Wednesday night. She received the fewest viewer votes after her universally panned performance of "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted." Here are our thoughts on her elimination.

Random thoughts on Tuesday's episode of 'American Idol'

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:02:00 EST

Ryan Ellen is so terrible it is ridiculous. She is now trying to say things none of the other judges say to look like she has some keen insight they don't (see Casey James' critique last night), but she just comes off like an idiot. ...

'American Idol' power rankings: Crystal Bowersox, Lee DeWyze in it to win it

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:05:00 EST

But Didi Benami, Tim Urban in the basement

'American Idol' takes on R&B

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:31:00 EST

Video alert: Usher mentored Tuesday night's "American Idol" hopefuls as they performed RB and soul. Andrew Garcia and Lee Dewyze wowed the judges with their performances. To see the Associated Press video, click here

We're mostly annoyed by Miley Cyrus as an 'American Idol' mentor

The Journal Gazette — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:00:00 EST

She makes us feel old

Paige Miles eliminated, misses cut for 'American Idol' tour

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:00:00 EST

Our panel isn't surprised.

'American Idol' fashion fabs and flubs: Lee DeWyze's blackout best

Angie Spencer — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:00:00 EST

Lee DeWyze. I'll give it to him the guy looks good in black. With a sleek, almost silky, suit jacket over a black shirt and a pair of really dark jeans, I found another reason to fall in love with him. On our wedding day, I know he's going to look good in a tux.

'American Idol' power rankings: Casey James, Crystal Bowersox lead the pack

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:45:00 EST

Paige Miles comes in at the bottom of our list

'American Idol' fashion fabs, flubs: Siobhan Magnus rocks combat boots

Angie Spencer — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:43:00 EST

Paige Miles draws praise, Katie Stevens does opposite.

Lacey Brown first to be cut in 'American Idol' Top 12

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:00:00 EST

And we are unmoved

9-year-old reporter catches up with the 'American Idol' Top 12

Anthony Castro — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:00 EST

Are you ready for a major dose of cute, "Idol" style? Lucy of Wonderwall.com is known as a "little mini Chris Matthews."

'American Idol' power rankings: Didi Benami, Siobhan Magnus steal spotlight

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:39:00 EST

Pair impress our panel with 'Play with Fire,' "Paint it, Black"

Top 12 to reveal customized Ford Fiestas on 'American Idol'

Anthony Castro — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:34:00 EST

One contestant eliminated tonight

Paige Miles, Aaron Kelly in hunt as 'American Idol' Top 12 revealed

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:21:00 EST

Epperly, Hall, Lambert, Scott eliminated

'American Idol' Top 16: Tim Urban gets split decision

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:23:00 EST

2 in our panel liked his 'Hallelujah,' 2 didn't

"American Idol" Top 16: Crystal Bowersox continues to impress, unlike Paige Miles

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:20:00 EST

Siobhan Magnus also draws praise

'American Idol' Top 16: Didi Benami needs another shining moment

Anthony Castro — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:31:00 EST

She seems to struggle with standing out

'American Idol' Top 20: Viewers eliminate Jermaine Sellers, John Park, Haeley Vaughn, Michelle Delamor

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:00:00 EST

Voters whittled the field down to 16 contestants Thursday night

'American Idol' Top 10 girls: Crystal Bowersox must stay, Haeley Vaughn must go

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:21:00 EST

The 10 remaining female contestants returned to the stage

'American Idol' Top 10 guys: Lee DeWyze is the standout

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:10:00 EST

The Top 10 girls were supposed to perform Tuesday night on American Idol. But host Ryan Seacrest announced that Crystal Bowersox had been taken to the hospital, and that the 10 remaining male contestants had agreed to perform instead.

Idolholic caught issuing challenge to Tyler Grady of 'American Idol'

Anthony Castro — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:04:00 EST

Little did I know, someone using the alias Idolholic A. Nonymous captured video of me issuing a karaoke challenge to Grady, and posted it on YouTube.

"American Idol" Top 24: Ashley Rodriguez, Janell Wheeler, Joe Munoz, Tyler Grady eliminated

The Journal Gazette — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:00:00 EST

Remaining 10 women return Tuesday, 10 men Wednesday

'American Idol' Top 24: Casey James blows away competition

The Journal Gazette — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:37:00 EST

First eliminations tonight

'American Idol' Top 24: Patti LaBelle defends contestants

Anthony Castro — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:19:00 EST

But she should know: Not everyone can be a star

'American Idol' Top 24: Katelyn Epperly soars, Ashley Rodriguez bores

The Journal Gazette — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:38:00 EST

Top 12 female contestants take stage

'American Idol' alum Amanda Overmyer kicks off national tour

Angie Spencer — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:26:00 EST

Season 7 finalist Amanda Overmyer will kick off her national tour this Saturday in West Lafayette (that's in Indiana for you out-of-state readers). The tour is to promote her recently released album Solidify.

'American Idol' bonus: Michael Lynche parties it up with the rest of the Top 24 finalists

Anthony Castro — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:00:00 EST

First live broadcasts, voting begin today

Disqualified “American Idol” contestant Chris Golightly to write autobiography

Angie Spencer — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:37:00 EST

The hardships, if you will, of disqualified contestant Chris Golightly will soon be printed for the world to see. He has agreed to write a book, according to American Idol Now